Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay County, MI from $500 (28 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1708 10th St

Bay CityMI48708
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Raven Lane Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raven Lane Apartments

4495 Raven LnBay City, MI 48706
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Erin Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Erin Manor

103 Erin CtAuburn, MI 48611
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704 N Grant St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

704 N Grant St

704 N Grant StBay City, MI 48708
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Riverwalk Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Meadows

505 GermaniaBay City, MI 48706
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Alderwood Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alderwood Estates

4015 Cambria DrBay City, MI 48706
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East Bay Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East Bay Village

1877 W Eastbay PkyEssexville, MI 48732
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Webb Drive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webb Drive Apartments

715-717 Webb DrBay City, MI 48706
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Cheapest Available Bay County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay County, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Grove Apartments in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood priced from $700. Bay Valley Harbor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$700
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio,1BA$735
Lux off WashingtonLuxury Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$750
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$764
Old Orchard By The Bay ApartmentsThe Ellie1BR,1BA$809
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$974
Auburn Meadows Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,250
Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Ranch2BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay County, MI

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay County area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Ranch Model at Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI in the starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Bay County apartment is the 701 Litchfield St Model at 701 Litchfield St, Unit 3 starting at $950 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Ranch2BR,1.5BA$1.52
701 Litchfield St, Unit 3701 Litchfield St1BR,1BA$1.06
Auburn Meadows Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.67
315 W Thomas St, Unit 4315 W Thomas St2BR,1BA$1.10
Old Orchard By The Bay ApartmentsThe Ellie1BR,1BA$1.16
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.04
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.62
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio ,1BA$1.79
Lux off WashingtonFurnished Luxury Studio Apartment - Short Term ...Studio ,1BA$4.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay County is at Bay Valley Harbor Apartments listed at $735.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay County Apartment is $700 at Pine Grove Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay County is starting from $889 at Old Orchard By The Bay Apartments.

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