
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI from $500 (30 Rentals)
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Pine Grove Apartments

Bay Valley Harbor Apartments

1306 Columbus Ave

Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments

55+ Country Meadows

Total Monthly Price
104 N Walnut St
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Raven Lane Apartments

704 N Grant St

Riverwalk Meadows

Shirwinjo Apartments

Sheridan Arms Apartments

Alderwood Estates

4640 Fox Pointe Dr
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Webb Drive Apartments

Orchard Manor Apartments

403 Polk St

Village Square Apartments

Huntington Place Apartments

2310 Jerome St

201 W Piper Ave
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1807 Union Ave

East Bay Village

Eagle Ridge Villas

1108 W Holland St

1150 Peachtree Dr

2421 Concord St

314 Robbie Ln
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5905 Griggs Dr

2829 Plainfield Ave
Bay City, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Studio Apartments | $824 | $699 | $999 |
| Bay City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $888 | $700 | $1,070 |
| Bay City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $860 | $1,675 |
| Bay City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,116 | $1,050 | $1,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, MI
Pricing Updated: 06/22/2026Current 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 | $1,200 | $699 | 9 |
| Uptown Bay City | $1,200 | $699 | 9 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Lux off Washington | Luxury Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Huntington Place Apartments | Cambridge Studio | Studio,1BA | $824 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1 Bd Model at Pine Grove Apartments in the in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments starting at $815 with a $1.51 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Huntington Place Apartments | Cambridge Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
| Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
| 104 N Walnut St | 104 N Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Lux off Washington | Furnished Luxury Studio Apartment - Short Term ... | Studio ,1BA | $4.54 |
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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 $824.
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 $1,200.
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