Cheap Apartments for Rent near Bay Shore, MI from $694 (38 Rentals)

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property at 853 E Front St
$950 - $1,350

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Base Rent$950 - $1,350
Total Monthly Price$950 - $1,350
1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent
Available Oct 27
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853 E Front St

Traverse CityMI49686
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property at 7621 Thomas St
$1,225

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Base Rent$1,225
Total Monthly Price$1,225
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 9

7621 Thomas St, Unit 1

7621 Thomas St
Central LakeMI49622
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Victories Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victories Square

1899 Migizi WayPetoskey, MI 49770
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Annika Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annika Place

947 S Garfield AveTraverse City, MI 49686
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Ruth Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ruth Park

520 Wellington StTraverse City, MI 49686
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Brookside Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Commons

4155 Sprucewood DrTraverse City, MI 49684
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Stargate Motel
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stargate Motel

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

Lighthouse Village

400 Duncan AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Inland Lakes Motel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Inland Lakes Motel

1225 S Grandview Beach RdIndian River, MI 49749
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Cheboygan Shores
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cheboygan Shores

328 Duncan AveCheboygan, MI 49721
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Garfield Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Oaks

3011 Garfield Rd NTraverse City, MI 49686
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Liv Arbors
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Liv Arbors

2955 Leggett DrTraverse City, MI 49685
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Totem Lodges
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Totem Lodges

4846 S Straits HwyIndian River, MI 49749
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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 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Terrace in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $50. Annika Place in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $463. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay Shore apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Terrace1 Bedroom R1BR,1BA$50
Annika Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$463
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$694
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$796
Mackinaw ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$855
Brookside Commons2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$887
PARK MEADOW APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,080
Lighthouse Gardens Apartments1Br1BR,1BA$1,146
Aspen VillageNew Double-Wide3BR,1BA$1,200
Little Traverse Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350

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

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay Shore area is the $1.63 price per square foot Ottawa Model at Liv East Bay in the starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Bay Shore apartment is the Townhouse Ln Model at Townhouse Lane starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 price per square foot . 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.
Liv East BayOttawa5BR,2.5BA$1.63
Townhouse LaneTownhouse Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Brookside Commons2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.37
Annika Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath C2BR,1BA$1.91
Edge 72Traveler1BR,1BA$1.92
Mackinaw ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Little Traverse Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Lighthouse Gardens Apartments1Br1BR,1BA$1.76
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $50 at Riverview Terrace.

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 $855 at Mackinaw Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bay Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at PARK MEADOW APARTMENTS and starts from $1,080.

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