
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay City, TX from $409 (65 Rentals)
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2006 Grace St, Unit 1

Palm Village

Nichols Square

New Haven Apartments

Shadow Bay Apartments

Lantana Apartments

3021 Sycamore Ave

2400 Nile Valley Rd

2809 Avenue F, Unit 3
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2809 Avenue F, Unit 2

Meadow Chase

New Haven 2 Apartments

Holly Lane

2200 Peach Ave

801 Avenue M

2504 Avenue H

Mayfair Apartments

2100 Austin St

3602 4th St
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The Lodge at Timbercreek

Olde Oaks Apartments

Royal Wildewood Manor Apartments

LakeVue Apartments

Oyster Creek

Briar Pointe Apartments

Lake Jackson Landings

Castlewood Apartments

The Monaco Villas Apartments

CrescentWood Apartments
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The Landing

Brazoria Oaks Apartments

The Palms of Lake Jackson Apartments

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Greenbriar Apartments

Raintree Apartments

Villages of Lake Jackson

Bayshore Manor Apartments

Brazosview Terrace Apartments

Brazos Crossing

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Urban Crest
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Edgewater Apartments

Pearl at Oyster Creek Apartments

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Reserve at Lake Jackson

Residence at Lake Jackson

Windmill Run

Plantation Park Apartments

Springs of Lake Jackson Apartments

Move-In Special | Affordable Angleton

Shadow Park Apartments

Whispering Pines
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Bay City Studio Apartments | $947 | $945 | $950 |
| Cheap Bay City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $921 | $409 | $1,731 |
| Cheap Bay City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $479 | $2,071 |
| Cheap Bay City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $549 | $2,591 |
| Cheap Bay City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $2,060 | $2,155 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, TX
Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Bay City, TX area range in price from $800 to $2,800 with an overall median price of $1,100. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bay City Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown District | $1,100 | $800 | 7 |
Cheapest Available Bay City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay City, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Bay Ranch Apartments in the Downtown District neighborhood priced from $479. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Ranch Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $479 |
| The Lodge at Timbercreek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $499 |
| Palm Village | PV A1 & A2 - Studio | 1BR,1BA | $549 |
| Springs of Lake Jackson Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $569 |
| Nichols Square | Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $584 |
| Royal Wildewood Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $590 |
| LakeVue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Briar Pointe Apartments | Baptisia | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Monaco Villas Apartments | 0350-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Shadow Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, TX
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $1.00 price per square foot C Model at The Lodge at Timbercreek in the starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Windmill Run starting at $1,099 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Lakes of Fairhaven neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge at Timbercreek | C | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Windmill Run | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| LakeVue Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Nichols Square | Colorado | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Castlewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom x 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Bay Ranch Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.53 |
| Lantana Apartments | SUNFLOWER | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
| Shadow Bay Apartments | 0365-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Oyster Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Royal Wildewood Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay City Apartments
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 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 $479 at Bay Ranch 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 Bay Ranch Apartments and starts from $549.
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