Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bay City Neighborhood of Bay City, MI (53 Rentals)

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property at 1113 Center Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1113 Center Ave

Bay CityMI48708
property at 1113 Center Ave

$1,250

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Total Monthly Price

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$1,250

Total Monthly Price
$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1113 Center Ave

Bay CityMI48708
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Mill End Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill End Lofts

808 N Water StBay City, MI 48708
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701 Center Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

701 Center Ave

701 Center AveBay City, MI 48708
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714 N Monroe St N
1 Bedroom Apartments

714 N Monroe St N

714 N Monroe St NBay City, MI 48708
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Jennison Place
Studio Apartments

Jennison Place

901 N Water StBay City, MI 48708
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814 Center Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

814 Center Ave

814 Center AveBay City, MI 48708
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Maplewood Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Manor

1200 N Madison AveBay City, MI 48708
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1013 N Grant St
4 Bedroom Apartments

1013 N Grant St

1013 N Grant StBay City, MI 48708
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918 N Grant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

918 N Grant St

918 N Grant StBay City, MI 48708
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913 McKinley St
2 Bedroom Apartments

913 McKinley St

913 McKinley StBay City, MI 48708
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612 N Farragut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

612 N Farragut St

612 N Farragut StBay City, MI 48708
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1112 Center Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1112 Center Ave

1112 Center AveBay City, MI 48708
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1300 McKinley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 McKinley St

1300 McKinley StBay City, MI 48708
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512 N Lincoln St
1 Bedroom Apartments

512 N Lincoln St

512 N Lincoln StBay City, MI 48708

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807 11th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

807 11th St

807 11th StBay City, MI 48708
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The H Residence
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The H Residence

9 E Main STBay City, MI 48708
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415 N Birney St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415 N Birney St

415 N Birney StBay City, MI 48708
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308 S Henry St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

308 S Henry St

308 S Henry StBay City, MI 48706
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214 S Henry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

214 S Henry St

214 S Henry StBay City, MI 48706
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306 N Birney St
2 Bedroom Apartments

306 N Birney St

306 N Birney StBay City, MI 48708
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1712 Woodside Ct
5 Bedroom Apartments

1712 Woodside Ct

1712 Woodside CtBay City, MI 48708
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610 N Trumbull St
1 Bedroom Apartments

610 N Trumbull St

610 N Trumbull StBay City, MI 48708
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917 S Madison Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

917 S Madison Ave

917 S Madison AveBay City, MI 48708
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701 Germania St
3 Bedroom Apartments

701 Germania St

701 Germania StBay City, MI 48706

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North Union
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Union

805 N WenonaBay City, MI 48706
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1025 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 S Madison Ave

1025 S Madison AveBay City, MI 48708
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601 W Midland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

601 W Midland St

601 W Midland StBay City, MI 48706
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901 Germania St
1 Bedroom Apartments

901 Germania St

901 Germania StBay City, MI 48706
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510 Cass Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Cass Ave

510 Cass AveBay City, MI 48708
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Westshore Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westshore Estates

3201 S Euclid AveBay 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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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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Downtown Bay City, Bay City, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Bay City

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Bay City area of Bay City, MI?

As of today, August 30, 2026, there are currently 53 available Downtown Bay City apartments priced from $699 to $1,675, with an average monthly rent of $977.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Bay City?

There are currently 4 Studio Apartments in Downtown Bay City with rent ranges from $699 to $1,066 with an average price of $862.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bay City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Bay City range from $750 to $1,675. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,087.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.