Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay Shore, MI from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Huron Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huron Apartments

210 W EtheringtonMackinaw City, MI 49701
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Mackinaw Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mackinaw Apartments

1327 Mackinaw AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Stargate Motel
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stargate Motel

4646 S Straits HwyIndian River, MI 49749
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Lighthouse Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lighthouse Village

400 Duncan AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Cheboygan Shores
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cheboygan Shores

328 Duncan AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Garfield Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Oaks

3011 Garfield Rd NTraverse City, MI 49686
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Bay Shore, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bay Shore Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay Shore, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Ruth Park in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $454. Annika Place in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $476. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay Shore apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ruth ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$454
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$476
Lighthouse Gardens Apartments2Br2BR,1BA$1,028
The Flats at Carriage CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,081
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,227

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Shore, MI and Nearby

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay Shore area is the $1.48 price per square foot Cedar Model at Pines45 Apartments in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Bay Shore apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Ruth Park starting at $1,800 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pines45 ApartmentsCedar2BR,2BA$1.48
Ruth ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.61
Legends Morgan FarmsNorthport2BR,2BA$1.92
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.52
107 Esterly St, Unit 2nd Floor Duplex107 Esterly St2BR,1BA$1.39
Chelsea Park WestArcadia Bay1BR,1BA$2.28
Lighthouse Gardens Apartments1Br1BR,1BA$1.62
The Flats at Carriage CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Shore Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Shore Apartment is $1,050 at Lighthouse Gardens Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay Shore is starting from $454 at Ruth Park.

What is the most affordable Bay Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lighthouse Gardens Apartments and starts from $1,357.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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