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Bay City, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

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$1,250$52014
Uptown Bay City$1,250$52014

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 $680. Bay Valley Harbor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$680
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio,1BA$725
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$764

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

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $1.13 price per square foot 917 Marsac St Model at 917 Marsac St, Unit #2 in the in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Village Square Apartments starting at $810 with a $1.16 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.
917 Marsac St, Unit #2917 Marsac St2BR,1BA$1.13
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Huntington Place ApartmentsLegacy - Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.01
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.50
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio ,1BA$1.77
Lux off WashingtonFurnished Luxury Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay City

What type of rentals are currently available in Bay City?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI with pricing that ranges from $520 to $1,391. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bay City ranging from $625 to $2,695.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bay City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bay City ranges from $625 to $2,695 with an average monthly rent of $1,354.

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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