Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay County, MI from $500 (31 Rentals)

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2301 Fraser 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 $680. Lux off Washington in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$680
Lux off WashingtonADA Accessible Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$699
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio,1BA$725
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$764
GolfView Apartments By The Bay2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$779
Old Orchard By The Bay ApartmentsThe Ellie1BR,1BA$789
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
Huntington Place ApartmentsHeritage - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$888
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay County, MI

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay County area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2 Bath Ranch Model at Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI in the starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Bay County apartment is the 701 Litchfield St Model at 701 Litchfield St, Unit 1 starting at $950 with a $1.02 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 | 2 Bath Ranch2BR,2BA$1.37
701 Litchfield St, Unit 1701 Litchfield St1BR,1BA$1.02
GolfView Apartments By The Bay2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.97
Old Orchard By The Bay ApartmentsThe Ellie1BR,1BA$1.13
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.01
Huntington Place ApartmentsHeritage - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Eagle Ridge Villas1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.58
Garfield Manor - Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Bay Valley Harbor ApartmentsStudio BedsitterStudio ,1BA$1.77

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 Lux off Washington listed at $699.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay County Apartment is $680 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 $779 at GolfView Apartments By The Bay.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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