Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay County, MI from $640 (32 Rentals)

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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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4640 Fox Pointe Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4640 Fox Pointe Dr

4640 Fox Pointe DrBay City, MI 48706
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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 Pineview Apartments (55 and older community) priced from $640. Pine Grove Apartments in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pineview Apartments (55 and older community)1 bedroom standard1BR,1BA$640
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$700
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio,1BA$735
GolfView Apartments By The Bay2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$779
Lux off WashingtonLuxury Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$799
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$874
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$875
East Bay Village2 Br2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay County, MI

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay County area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath 2-Story Model at Woodland Creek Townhomes - Saginaw, MI in the starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Bay County apartment is the 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath 2-Story Model at Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI starting at $1,865 with a $1.33 price per square foot . 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.
Woodland Creek Townhomes - Saginaw, MI3 Bed | 1.5 Bath 2-Story3BR,1.5BA$1.23
Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI2 Bed | 2.5 Bath 2-Story2BR,2.5BA$1.33
816 N Sheridan St, Unit 1300 5th st middle unit816 N Sheridan St2BR,1BA$0.72
600 N Monroe St, Unit Lower Unit 1600 N Monroe St2BR,1BA$1.00
GolfView Apartments By The Bay2 Bedrooms Non Smoking2BR,1BA$1.02
Auburn Meadows Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.04
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.46
Pineview Apartments (55 and older community)1 bedroom standard1BR,1BA$1.18

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 $640 at Pineview Apartments (55 and older community).

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 $712 at Pineview Apartments (55 and older community).

What is the most affordable Bay County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Creek Townhomes - Saginaw, MI and starts from $1,850.

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