
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay County, MI from $500 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Bay County.


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GolfView Apartments By The Bay

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Lux off Washington

Pine Grove Apartments

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Bay Valley Harbor Apartments

Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments
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600 18th St

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Old Orchard By The Bay Apartments

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Huntington Place Apartments

55+ Country Meadows

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Eagle Ridge Villas

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Erin Manor

704 N Grant St
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Bay County, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay County Studio Apartments | $835 | $699 | $1,144 |
| Bay County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $924 | $679 | $1,620 |
| Bay County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $779 | $2,100 |
| Bay County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $1,050 | $2,000 |
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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 $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
| Lux off Washington | Luxury Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $774 |
| Old Orchard By The Bay Apartments | The Ellie | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| GolfView Apartments By The Bay | 2 Bedrooms Non Smoking | 2BR,1BA | $819 |
| Eagle Ridge Villas | 1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
| Auburn Meadows Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI | 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Ranch | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay County, MI
As of February 28, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI | 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Ranch | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.52 |
| 701 Litchfield St, Unit 3 | 701 Litchfield St | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| GolfView Apartments By The Bay | 2 Bedrooms Non Smoking | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Auburn Meadows Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Old Orchard By The Bay Apartments | The Ellie | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Eagle Ridge Villas | 1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
| Lux off Washington | Furnished Luxury Studio Apartment - Short Term ... | Studio ,1BA | $4.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bay County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bay County is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay County?
The cheapest apartment in Bay County is Pine Grove Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Bay County costs $1,770.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Bay County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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