Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bay City Neighborhood of Bay City, MI from $500 (7 Rentals)

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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
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 $680. Lux off Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. 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$680
Lux off WashingtonADA Accessible Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$699
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$764

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bay City, MI

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bay City area is the $0.97 price per square foot 507 S Wenona St Model at 507 S Wenona St, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Downtown Bay City apartment is the 701 Litchfield St Model at 701 Litchfield St, Unit 1 starting at $950 with a $1.02 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.
507 S Wenona St, Unit 3507 S Wenona St2BR,1BA$0.97
701 Litchfield St, Unit 1701 Litchfield St1BR,1BA$1.02
917 Marsac St, Unit #2917 Marsac St2BR,1BA$1.13
East Bay Village1 Br1BR,1BA$1.23
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.01
Huntington Place ApartmentsHeritage - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Lux off WashingtonFurnished Luxury Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.23

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From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bay City, Bay City, MI

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Bay City Neighborhood in Bay City, MI

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bay City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bay City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bay City is under $949.

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 $680, while the average apartment in Downtown Bay City costs $1,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Bay City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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