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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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Downtown District, Bay City, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown District area of Bay City, TX is a Studio unit found at Shadow Bay Apartments priced from $499. Meadow Chase has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Downtown District apartments for rent in Bay City, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shadow Bay ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$499
Meadow ChaseA11BR,1BA$599
New Haven Apartments1x1 644 SF1BR,1BA$699
Palm VillageD1 & D2 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$699
Nichols Square Apartments1A - Brazos1BR,1BA$718

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown District, TX

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown District area is the $0.93 price per square foot The Maple Model at Oak Manor Villas Bay City in the in the Downtown District neighborhood starting from $1,352. The second greatest value Downtown District apartment is the 2307 Elm Ave Model at 2307 Elm Ave, Unit 2307 starting at $1,100 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Downtown District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Manor Villas Bay CityThe Maple3BR,2BA$0.93
2307 Elm Ave, Unit 23072307 Elm Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
Raystone Apartment HomesThe Raven2BR,2BA$1.54
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
New Haven Apartments2x1 795 SF2BR,1BA$1.16
Nichols Square Apartments1A - Brazos1BR,1BA$1.15
Meadow ChaseA11BR,1BA$1.11
Shadow Bay ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$1.08

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Downtown District, Bay City, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown District is at Shadow Bay Apartments listed at $499.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown District Apartment is $550 at Shadow Bay Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown District is starting from $699 at Shadow Bay Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nichols Square Apartments and starts from $839.

Expert Rental Resources

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.