
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown District Bay City, TX from $400 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown District area of Bay City.


Meadow Chase

Palm Village

Nichols Square

Shadow Bay Apartments

New Haven Apartments
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3021 Sycamore Ave

Lantana Apartments

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2303 Elm Ave, Unit 2

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2818 Avenue G, Unit 2818

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2307 Elm Ave, Unit 2307

New Haven 2 Apartments
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Holly Lane

2200 Peach Ave

2504 Avenue H

Mayfair Apartments

2217 Avenue G

2036 Avenue F
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Downtown District, Bay City, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown District Studio Apartments | $525 | $525 | $525 |
| Downtown District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $694 | $409 | $879 |
| Downtown District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $804 | $479 | $1,465 |
| Downtown District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $549 | $1,795 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Downtown District Neighborhood of Bay City, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown District area of Bay City, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Bay Ranch Apartments priced from $479. Palm Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $549. Here are the most affordable Downtown District apartments for rent in Bay City, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Ranch Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $479 |
| Palm Village | PV A1 & A2 - Studio | 1BR,1BA | $549 |
| Nichols Square | 1A - Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $594 |
| Shadow Bay Apartments | 0365-A4 | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| New Haven Apartments | 0550-A3 | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown District, TX
As of July 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 3A - Matagorda Model at Nichols Square starting at $1,184 with a $1.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Manor Villas Bay City | The Maple | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Nichols Square | 3A - Matagorda | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 2307 Elm Ave, Unit 2307 | 2307 Elm Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Bay Ranch Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.53 |
| Lantana Apartments | SUNFLOWER | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
| 2818 Avenue G, Unit 2818 | 2818 Avenue G | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 2303 Elm Ave, Unit 2 | 2303 Elm Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Shadow Bay Apartments | 0365-A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| New Haven Apartments | 0550-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Palm Village | PV A1 & A2 - Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown District Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown District Apartment is $549 at Palm Village.
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 $479 at Bay Ranch 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 Bay Ranch Apartments and starts from $549.
Expert Rental Resources
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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