Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay City, WI from $400 (51 Rentals)

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Avanti
$1,085 - $1,710
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$1,025 - $1,650
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$60

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$1,085 - $1,710
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Avanti

314 W 4th StRed Wing, MN 55066
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The Downtown Plaza
$1,306 - $3,000
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$1,169 - $2,863
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$137

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

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

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$1,355 - $2,256
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Lake Isabel Flats

412 3rd St EHastings, MN 55033
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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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Vermillion Shores II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vermillion Shores II

950 31st St WHastings, MN 55033
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property at 118 25th St W

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

118 25th St W

HastingsMN55033
property at 710 W 4th St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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710 W 4th St

Red WingMN55066
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

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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 1 Bed unit found at Trailside Acres 1 in the Harliss neighborhood priced from $631. Malmquist Estates in the Harliss neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $882. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trailside Acres 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$631
Malmquist Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$882
Boxrud FlatsAll Floorplans1BR,1BA$1,025
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,026
Park Place PlazaA2Studio,1BA$1,055
AvantiStudio AStudio,1BA$1,085
The Depot1br4111BR,1BA$1,225
The Bank1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,290
551 18th St E2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,295
Town Center ApartmentsB21BR,1BA$1,325

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

As of May 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 Pacific Dunes (2b/2b)- 1st Floor & Premium Tier Model at The Current starting at $1,795 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the St Croix Far Eastern Suburbs 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
The CurrentPacific Dunes (2b/2b)- 1st Floor & Premium Tier2BR,2BA$1.57
Current 33Cove (C3)2BR,2BA$1.85
Park Place ApartmentsB - View2BR,2BA$1.49
Voyageur Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.80
551 18th St E2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Cannonball ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$1.79
Town Center ApartmentsB21BR,1BA$1.76
Trailside Acres 12 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Malmquist Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay City is at Riverside Apartments listed at $1,026.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment is $631 at Trailside Acres 1.

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 $985 at Malmquist Estates.

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