Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bay City Neighborhood of Bay City, MI from $600 (17 Rentals)

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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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901 Germania St
1 Bedroom Apartments

901 Germania St

901 Germania StBay City, MI 48706
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Jennison Place
Studio Apartments

Jennison Place

901 N Water 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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1013 N Grant St
4 Bedroom Apartments

1013 N Grant St

1013 N Grant StBay 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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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
Senior Living
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Downtown Bay City, Bay City, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Bay City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bay City area of Bay City, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Grove Apartments priced from $700. Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $764. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bay City apartments for rent in Bay City, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$700
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$764
Lux off WashingtonLuxury Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$774
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$974

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bay City, MI

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bay City area is the $0.83 price per square foot 1607 6th St Model at 1607 6th St, Unit 1607 lower unit in the in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Downtown Bay City apartment is the 701 Litchfield St Model at 701 Litchfield St, Unit 3 starting at $950 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bay City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1607 6th St, Unit 1607 lower unit1607 6th St2BR,1BA$0.83
701 Litchfield St, Unit 3701 Litchfield St1BR,1BA$1.06
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.04
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.62
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Lux off WashingtonFurnished Luxury Studio Apartment - Short Term ...Studio ,1BA$4.43

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Downtown Bay City, Bay City, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bay City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bay City?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bay City is Pine Grove Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Bay City costs $1,018.

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