Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI from $500 (35 Rentals)

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910 N Grant St
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

910 N Grant St

910 N Grant StBay City, MI 48708
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1700 21st St

Bay CityMI48708

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Raven Lane Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raven Lane Apartments

4495 Raven LnBay City, MI 48706
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704 N Grant St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

704 N Grant St

704 N Grant StBay City, MI 48708
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Riverwalk Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Meadows

505 GermaniaBay City, MI 48706
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Alderwood Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alderwood Estates

4015 Cambria DrBay City, MI 48706
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Webb Drive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webb Drive Apartments

715-717 Webb DrBay City, MI 48706
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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East Bay Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East Bay Village

1877 W Eastbay PkyEssexville, MI 48732

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Bay City, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, MI

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2026

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$695$6951
Uptown Bay City$695$6951

Cheapest Available Bay City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay City, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Grove Apartments in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood priced from $700. Bay Valley Harbor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$700
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio,1BA$735
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$899
Lux off WashingtonFurnished Luxury Studio Apartment - Short Term ...Studio,1BA$975

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

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $1.10 price per square foot 315 W Thomas St Model at 315 W Thomas St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood starting from $800. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
315 W Thomas St, Unit 2315 W Thomas St2BR,1BA$1.10
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.04
901 Marquette St, Unit 4901 Marquette St2BR,1BA$1.12
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.50
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio ,1BA$1.79
Lux off WashingtonFurnished Luxury Studio Apartment - Short Term ...Studio ,1BA$4.43

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment is $700 at Pine Grove Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay City is starting from $1,000 at Bay Valley Harbor Apartments.

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