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Bay City, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025

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$1,665$526105

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palms of Lake Jackson ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$499
The Lodge at TimbercreekA11BR,1BA$499
Nichols Square Apartments1A - Brazos1BR,1BA$526

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Palms of Lake Jackson ApartmentsPlan C3BR,1.5BA$0.88
The Lodge at TimbercreekB22BR,2BA$1.06
Nichols Square Apartments2B - Colorado2BR,2BA$0.96
Castlewood Apartments2 Bedroom x 1 Bath C2BR,1BA$0.93
2303 Elm Ave, Unit 22303 Elm Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
Palm VillageC1 & C2 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.92
2006 Grace St, Unit 32006 Grace St1BR,1BA$0.79
Oyster CreekA21BR,1BA$1.06
The Monaco Villas1x1 682 SF1BR,1BA$0.95
Lantana ApartmentsBLUEBONNET1BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay City

What type of rentals are currently available in Bay City?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Bay City, TX with pricing that ranges from $499 to $1,939. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bay City ranging from $675 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bay City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bay City ranges from $675 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,801.

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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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.