Cheap Homes for Rent in Bay County, MI from $850 (4 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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501 Pine St

EssexvilleMI48732

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay County, MI

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay County area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath 2-Story Model at Perry Creek Townhomes - Midland, MI in the starting from $1,865. The second greatest value Bay County apartment is the 600 N Monroe St Model at 600 N Monroe St, Unit Lower Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 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 | 2.5 Bath 2-Story2BR,2.5BA$1.33
600 N Monroe St, Unit Lower Unit 1600 N Monroe St2BR,1BA$1.00
Woodland Creek Townhomes - Saginaw, MI2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Ranch2BR,1.5BA$1.50
1607 6th St, Unit 1607 6th St lower unit1607 6th St2BR,1BA$0.90
East Bay Village2 Br2BR,1BA$1.09
GolfView Apartments By The Bay2 Bedrooms Non Smoking2BR,1BA$1.02
55+ Country Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
315 W Thomas St, Unit 1315 W Thomas St2BR,1BA$1.07
Pine Grove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1.04
Pineview Apartments (55 and older community)1 bedroom standard1BR,1BA$1.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay County

What type of rentals are currently available in Bay County?

There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in Bay County, MI with pricing that ranges from $640 to $2,015. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bay County ranging from $850 to $1,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bay County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bay County ranges from $850 to $1,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,091.

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