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Lux off Washington
1305 Washington AveBay City, MI 48708
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216 N Sheridan St, Unit #2
216 N Sheridan St
Bay CityMI48708
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311 Adams St
Bay CityMI48708
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304 Caroline St
EssexvilleMI48732
520 S Andre St
SaginawMI48602
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Bay City, MI Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Studio Apartments | $866 | $699 | $1,150 |
| Bay City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $904 | $520 | $1,197 |
| Bay City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $992 | $800 | $1,391 |
| Bay City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $1,050 | $1,250 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, MI
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bay City | $1,250 | $520 | 13 |
| Uptown Bay City | $1,250 | $520 | 13 |
Cheapest Available Bay City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay City, MI is a Studio unit found at Lux off Washington in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood priced from $699. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lux off Washington | ADA Accessible Studio Apartment Home | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI and Nearby
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $0.75 price per square foot 816 N Sheridan St Model at 816 N Sheridan St, Unit 816 Corner unit in the in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the 708 N Sheridan St Model at 708 N Sheridan St, Unit Upper starting at $800 with a $1.07 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 816 N Sheridan St, Unit 816 Corner unit | 816 N Sheridan St | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 708 N Sheridan St, Unit Upper | 708 N Sheridan St | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 55+ Country Meadows | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Village Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Garfield Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
| Lux off Washington | Furnished Luxury Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.23 |
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Getting Around Bay City, MI
Walk Score®
46 / 100
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Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bay City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bay City is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay City?
The cheapest apartment in Bay City is Pine Grove Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Bay City costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Bay City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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