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Bay City, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, MI

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bay City, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bay City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Bay City$600$6001
Uptown Bay City$600$6001

Cheapest Available Bay City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay City, MI is a Studio unit found at 704 N Grant St in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood priced from $600. Pine Grove Apartments in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
704 N Grant StStudioStudio,1BA$600
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$700
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio,1BA$725
Lux off WashingtonLuxury Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$800
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI and Nearby

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $1.06 price per square foot 701 Litchfield St Model at 701 Litchfield St, Unit 3 in the starting from $950. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the 1 Br Model at East Bay Village starting at $949 with a $1.23 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
701 Litchfield St, Unit 3701 Litchfield St1BR,1BA$1.06
East Bay Village1 Br1BR,1BA$1.23
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.04
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio ,1BA$1.77
704 N Grant StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38
Lux off WashingtonFurnished Luxury Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$4.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay City

What type of rentals are currently available in Bay City?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI with pricing that ranges from $565 to $1,391. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bay City ranging from $580 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bay City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bay City ranges from $580 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,085.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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