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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bay City Studio Apartments | $1,264 | $946 | $1,550 |
Bay City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $840 | $1,899 |
Bay City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $603 | $2,590 |
Bay City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $859 | $2,245 |
Bay City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $2,000 | $2,080 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Great River | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
River Ridge Apartments | 2 bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
Stonehouse Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, WI and Nearby
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $1.18 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 $1,850. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the Princeton Valley (3b/2b)- 2nd Floor & Great Tier Model at The Current Bldg. 03 starting at $1,945 with a $1.40 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1063 E. Cascade Ave- Next to UWRF and CVTC | 5 Bedroom | 5BR,2BA | $1.18 |
The Current Bldg. 03 | Princeton Valley (3b/2b)- 2nd Floor & Great Tier | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Peregrine Bldg. 01 | Erin Hills- Lower (2b/2b) | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Voyageur Estates | 2 Bedroom 1.75 Bath | 2BR,1.75BA | $1.74 |
The Quill 55+ Apartments | B1 60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
River Ridge Apartments | 2 bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
551 18th St E | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Riverside Apartments | 2BR Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Milltown Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Great River | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,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
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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 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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