Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay City, OR from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Laurelwood Short-Stays
2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood Short-Stays

38950 S Laurelwood RdGaston, OR 97119
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Willet Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Willet Apartments

400 Ocean PlTillamook, OR 97141
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Cheapest Available Bay City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay City, OR is a 2 Beds unit found at Heritage Place priced from $1,039. City Center Apartments in the Oakhurst South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,122. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,039
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,122
Fresa Park3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,265

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

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $1.79 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Commons at Hawthorn Village Apartments in the in the Southeast neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the Abalone Model at Quatama Crossing starting at $1,765 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Oakhurst South 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.
Commons at Hawthorn Village ApartmentsBerkeley2BR,2BA$1.79
Quatama CrossingAbalone2BR,2BA$1.67
Fresa Park3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.33
Heritage Place2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Lively Downtown McMinnville2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.72
Bluebird Cozine Creek Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.68
134-Valley Pointe Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.74
The Vineyards2x22BR,2BA$1.74
Quail Hollow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.61

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Getting Around Bay City, OR

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay City is at Platform 14 listed at $1,420.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment is $1,122 at City Center Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay City is starting from $1,039 at Heritage Place.

What is the most affordable Bay City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fresa Park and starts from $1,265.

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