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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bay City, TX 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 District$900$5953

Cheapest Available Bay City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay City, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Nichols Square Apartments priced from $524. Lake Jackson Landings (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $542. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nichols Square Apartments1A - Brazos1BR,1BA$524
Lake Jackson Landings (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$542
shadow Bay ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$555

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

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $0.64 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Lake Jackson Landings (55+) in the starting from $542. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath B Model at Castlewood Apartments starting at $698 with a $0.99 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.
Lake Jackson Landings (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.64
Castlewood Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$0.99
Greenbriar Apartment Homes1Bp1S1BR,1BA$1.17
The Palms of Lake Jackson ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.10
Lantana ApartmentsBLUEBONNET1BR,1BA$1.10
Oyster CreekA11BR,1BA$1.12
Nichols Square Apartments1A - Brazos1BR,1BA$0.84
Royal Wildewood Manor Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.09
The Lodge at TimbercreekA11BR,1BA$1.10
The Monaco Villas1x1 520 SF1BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay City

What type of rentals are currently available in Bay City?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Bay City, TX with pricing that ranges from $524 to $2,753. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bay City ranging from $395 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 $395 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,984.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.