
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay Shore, MI from $400 (51 Rentals)
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Riverview Terrace

Oak Terrace

PARK MEADOW APARTMENTS

Bay Hill I

Green Meadows Apartments

Pines45 Apartments

Hillside Club Apartments

Harbour Ridge Apartments

107 Cass St, Unit Condo 2
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Studio's at The Vic

Aspen Village

SPRING HARBOR APARTMENTS - No Vacancy

Lake Pointe Village

Ridge45 Apartments

Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments

Sugar Plum Apartments

Little Traverse Village

The Block at Petoskey

Village Glen Apartments
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Townhouse Lane

Annika Place

Townline Flats

Emerald Creek Apartments

1788 St Joseph St

Pinecrest

Bear Creek Meadows - Petoskey, MI

Edge 72

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Chelsea Park West

Bayview of Traverse City
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Holiday Village Townhomes

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Legends Morgan Farms

West End Lofts

245 Lake Ave, Unit B

Victories Square

Stargate Motel

Huron Apartments

Mackinaw Apartments

Lighthouse Village

Inland Lakes Motel
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Cheboygan Shores

Lighthouse Gardens Apartments

The Flats at Carriage Commons

Garfield Oaks

Brookside Commons

Liv Arbors

Totem Lodges

Manitou Woods

Ruth Park

Oleson's West
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Bay Shore, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay Shore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Shore Studio Apartments | $1,392 | $1,095 | $1,600 |
| Bay Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $694 | $3,200 |
| Bay Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $818 | $4,300 |
| Bay Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $1,080 | $3,500 |
| Bay Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,985 | $2,775 | $3,145 |
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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 Oak Terrace priced from $796. Mackinaw Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay Shore apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Terrace | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $796 |
| Mackinaw Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| Aspen Village | New Double-Wide | 3BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Brookside Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,227 |
| Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Little Traverse Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Village Glen Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,374 |
| Townhouse Lane | Townhouse Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Annika Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,414 |
| Ruth Park | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Shore, MI and Nearby
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay Shore area is the $1.57 price per square foot Ottawa Model at Liv East Bay in the starting from $3,279. The second greatest value Bay Shore apartment is the 3BD/2.5BA Model at Manitou Woods starting at $2,025 with a $1.52 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Shore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liv East Bay | Ottawa | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
| Manitou Woods | 3BD/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.52 |
| Pines45 Apartments | Birch | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Townhouse Lane | Townhouse Ln | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Brookside Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Village Glen Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Hillside Apartments | APT 2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
| Pinecrest | Pinecrest | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Mackinaw Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Oak Terrace | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,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 $796 at Oak 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 $835 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 Aspen Village and starts from $1,200.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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