
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bay City Neighborhood of Bay City, MI from $500 (5 Rentals)
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Downtown Bay City, Bay City, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bay City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Bay City Studio Apartments | $800 | $565 | $1,026 |
Downtown Bay City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $847 | $660 | $1,239 |
Downtown Bay City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $975 | $850 | $1,391 |
Downtown Bay City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Bay City Neighborhood of Bay City, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bay City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bay City area of Bay City, MI is a Studio unit found at 704 N Grant St priced from $600. Pine Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bay City apartments for rent in Bay City, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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704 N Grant St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Lux off Washington | Luxury Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bay City, MI
As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bay City area is the $1.21 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 55+ Country Meadows in the in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Downtown Bay City apartment is the 1 Bd Model at Pine Grove Apartments starting at $700 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bay City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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55+ Country Meadows | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
704 N Grant St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
Lux off Washington | Furnished Luxury Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Bay City, Bay City, MI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Bay City Neighborhood in Bay City, MI
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bay City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bay City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bay City is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bay City?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bay City is Pine Grove Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Bay City costs $1,250.
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