
Cheap Homes for Rent in Bay City, MI from $500 (14 Rentals)
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311 Adams St

801 Lafayette Ave

1918 Kendrick St

813 Sheridan Ave

11101 E Pickard Rd

523 Pine St
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25 S 3rd St

613 Cleveland St

1417 Division St

117 Grove St

810 State St

720 S 23rd St

203 Provincial Ct
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Bay City, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Bay City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bay City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,072 | $580 | $1,800 |
Bay City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,191 | $693 | $1,700 |
Bay City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,275 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, MI
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Bay City | $1,250 | $565 | 9 |
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 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 |
Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Lux off Washington | Luxury Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $800 |
55+ Country Meadows | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI and Nearby
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 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 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 |
714 Litchfield St, Unit Upper Unit | 714 Litchfield St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
704 N Grant St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
Lux off Washington | Furnished Luxury Studio Apartment | Studio ,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 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bay City ranging from $580 to $1,800.
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 $1,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,037.
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