
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay City, TX from $300 (20 Rentals)
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Shadow Bay Apartments

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The Lodge at Timbercreek

The Palms of Lake Jackson Apartments

Lake Jackson Landings

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The Monaco Villas

CrescentWood Apartments

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Bay City, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bay City Studio Apartments | $619 | $555 | $856 |
Bay City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $895 | $498 | $1,434 |
Bay City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $599 | $1,845 |
Bay City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $875 | $1,939 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, TX
Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown District | $1,665 | $526 | 105 |
Cheapest Available Bay City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay City, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Palms of Lake Jackson Apartments priced from $499. The Lodge at Timbercreek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $499. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Palms of Lake Jackson Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $499 |
The Lodge at Timbercreek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $499 |
Nichols Square Apartments | 1A - Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $526 |
Lake Jackson Landings | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $545 |
Shadow Bay Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $555 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, TX and Nearby
As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $0.88 price per square foot Plan C Model at The Palms of Lake Jackson Apartments in the starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the B2 Model at The Lodge at Timbercreek starting at $990 with a $1.06 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Palms of Lake Jackson Apartments | Plan C | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
The Lodge at Timbercreek | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Nichols Square Apartments | 2B - Colorado | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
Castlewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom x 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
2303 Elm Ave, Unit 2 | 2303 Elm Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Palm Village | C1 & C2 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
2006 Grace St, Unit 3 | 2006 Grace St | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Oyster Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
The Monaco Villas | 1x1 682 SF | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Lantana Apartments | BLUEBONNET | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Getting Around Bay City, TX
Walk Score®
30 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Shadow Bay Apartments listed at $555.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment is $499 at The Palms of Lake Jackson 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 $599 at The Lodge at Timbercreek.
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 $864.
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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