Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay City, WI from $400 (11 Rentals)

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River Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Place Apartments

1431 Wildcat CtRiver Falls, WI 54022
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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 Great River priced from $905. River Ridge Apartments in the Dakota Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $910. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Great River1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$905
River Ridge Apartments2 bed/1bath2BR,1BA$910
The Depot- A 55 PLUS Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Stonehouse ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$970
Crossing Meadows50/1/H1BR,1BA$999

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

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath Model at Milltown Residences in the in the Downtown River Falls neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath + Fireplace Model at Voyageur Estates starting at $1,980 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Dakota Hills 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.
Milltown Residences3 Bedroom | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.45
Voyageur Estates3 Bedroom 2 Bath + Fireplace3BR,1.75BA$1.54
The Current Bldg. 03Wild Ridge (2b/2b)- 3rd Floor & Great Tier2BR,2BA$1.45
River Ridge Apartments2 bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.01
551 18th St E2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Riverside Apartments2BR Apartment2BR,1BA$1.28
Crossing Meadows60/11BR,1BA$1.33
Stonehouse ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Depot- A 55 PLUS Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Great River1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51

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Getting Around Bay City, WI

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Avanti listed at $1,025.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment is $905 at Great River.

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 $910 at River Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bay City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Milltown Residences and starts from $1,900.

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