Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay City, TX from $400 (58 Rentals)

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New Haven 2 Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Haven 2 Apartments

2300 Hamman RdBay City, TX 77414
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Holly Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Lane

2218 Bordeaux DrBay City, TX 77414
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Bay Ranch Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Ranch Apartments

1401 Thompson DrBay City, TX 77414
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Urban Crest
$881 - $2,117
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Urban Crest

221 Highway 332 WLake Jackson, TX 77566
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Shadow Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Park Apartments

420 Garland DrLake Jackson, TX 77566
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Whispering Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Pines

205 N ColumbiaWest Columbia, TX 77486
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River Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks

1000 W Ashley Wilson RdSweeny, TX 77480
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Costa Verde
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Costa Verde

101 Verde DrClute, TX 77531
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Oak Haven Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Haven Apartments

2910 Old Lane City RdWharton, TX 77488
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River Bend Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Bend Apartments

2500 Junior College BlvdWharton, TX 77488
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Garden Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Oaks

142 Oyster Creek DrLake Jackson, TX 77566
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Bay City, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bay City, TX 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 District$1,352$475109

Cheapest Available Bay City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay City, TX is a Studio unit found at Meadow Chase in the Downtown District neighborhood priced from $475. Shadow Bay Apartments in the Downtown District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $499. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow ChaseE1Studio,1BA$475
Shadow Bay ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$499
New Haven Apartments1x1 501 SF1BR,1BA$549
The Lodge at TimbercreekA21BR,1BA$549
Nichols Square Apartments1A - Brazos1BR,1BA$552
LakeVue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$559
Oyster CreekA11BR,1BA$599
Pearl at Oyster Creek ApartmentsD11BR,1BA$599
Heritage Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$600
The Monaco Villas1x1 520 SF1BR,1BA$600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, TX

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Windmill Run in the in the Lakes of Fairhaven neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the B1 Model at Pearl at Oyster Creek Apartments starting at $999 with a $0.85 price per square foot . 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.
Windmill Run3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.89
Pearl at Oyster Creek ApartmentsB13BR,2BA$0.85
2307 Elm Ave, Unit 23072307 Elm Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
Nichols Square Apartments2B - Colorado2BR,2BA$1.03
Castlewood Apartments2 Bedroom x 1 Bath C2BR,1BA$0.85
Lantana ApartmentsSUNFLOWER2BR,1.5BA$0.89
2303 Elm Ave, Unit 22303 Elm Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Palm VillageC1 & C2 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Oyster CreekA21BR,1BA$1.06
LakeVue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03

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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 Meadow Chase listed at $475.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment is $549 at The Lodge at Timbercreek.

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 $699 at Shadow Bay Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bay City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nichols Square Apartments and starts from $935.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.