Cheap Apartments for Rent near Bay City, WI from $400 (48 Rentals)

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The Downtown Plaza
$1,306 - $3,000
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$1,169 - $2,863
Required Monthly Fees
$137

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$1,306 - $3,000
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The Downtown Plaza

434 W 4th StRed Wing, MN 55066
Senior Living
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Lake Isabel Flats
$1,355 - $2,256
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$1,320 - $2,221
Required Monthly Fees
$35

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$1,355 - $2,256
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 4

Lake Isabel Flats

412 3rd St EHastings, MN 55033
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Avanti
$1,355 - $1,860
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$1,295 - $1,800
Required Monthly Fees
$60

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$1,355 - $1,860
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 5

Avanti

314 W 4th StRed Wing, MN 55066
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Trailside Acres 1
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Acres 1

211-215 Sargent DrRed Wing, MN 55066
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Malmquist Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Malmquist Estates

2622 Malmquist AveRed Wing, MN 55066
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Crossing Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossing Meadows

739-819 Lucas LnEllsworth, WI 54011
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River Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Place Apartments

1431 Wildcat CtRiver Falls, WI 54022
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Stonehouse Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehouse Apartments

115 Minnesota St WCannon Falls, MN 55009
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Eagle Ridge Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Ridge Apartments

582 Tyler Rd SRed Wing, MN 55066
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Boxrud Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boxrud Flats

419 Main StRed Wing, MN 55066
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Vermillion Shores II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vermillion Shores II

950 31st St WHastings, MN 55033
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property at 260 Frenn Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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260 Frenn Ave

Red WingMN55066
property at 13546 Postier Dr NW

$1,675

Total Monthly Price1 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 28

13546 Postier Dr NW

OronocoMN55960

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$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

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1101 2nd St W

HastingsMN55033
property at 720 10th St SW

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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720 10th St SW

Pine IslandMN55963

Bay City, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bay City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay City, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at River City Apartments in the Downtown River Falls neighborhood priced from $1,120. Riverside Apartments in the St Croix Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River City ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,120
Riverside Apartments2BR Apartment2BR,1BA$1,135
Hidden Valley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
551 18th St E2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,295
Boxrud FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,315
City StationOne bedroom CityOne1BR,1BA$1,395
Park Place ApartmentsB - View2BR,2BA$1,530
The UplandMeadow B1BR,1BA$1,575
The Bank - Red Wing2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,725
Current 33Cove (C3)2BR,2BA$1,865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, WI and Nearby

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $1.34 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Model at 1063 E. Cascade Ave- Next to UWRF and CVTC in the in the Downtown River Falls neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at University Falls Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Downtown River Falls neighborhood. 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.
1063 E. Cascade Ave- Next to UWRF and CVTC5 Bedroom5BR,2BA$1.34
University Falls Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.40
Current 33Cove (C3)2BR,2BA$1.78
Park Place ApartmentsB2BR,2BA$1.57
The Bank - Red Wing2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
551 18th St E2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Hidden Valley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
City StationOne bedroom CityOne1BR,1BA$1.99
River City ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Riverside Apartments1BR Apartment1BR,1BA$1.78

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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 $1,201 at Riverside 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 $1,120 at River City Apartments.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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