Apartments For Rent in Bay City, MI

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Apartments For Rent Near Bay City, MI

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What Locals Say about Bay City

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Bay City pulses with riverfront fun, easy commutes, and small-town ease by the Saginaw Bay. Walkable to parks, riverfront festivals, downtown eats; friendly, safe, easy to get around. Loose dogs and few fences; limited top schools; occasional odors and traffic, car‑centric jobs.
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  • Denise Komperda
    "Great place to live. Minimal crime; great community feel ❣️. I lived here years ago, and came back for some health care that I knew would be best done here than where I was at previously. I might stay a while longer."
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  • My4z4rmf6n
    "Multiple summer festivals at the river near here. It is also close enough to enjoy the massive 4th of July fireworks display"
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  • Betty Councilman
    "Dogs run off leash everywhere in my neighborhood and heard it’s a problem everywhere in Bay City ….."
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  • Brianna Imker
    "People aren’t the nicest but most of my family live here and there’s only one good elementary school"
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  • Lorabora319
    "Our waterfront is a tourist attraction. A lot of great restaurants and art festivals take lace on the waterfront. "
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  • Kimberly R.
    "Friendly community vibe. Nice people. Clean yards. Kid and pet friendly. Easy to walk and ride bikes around. Lots of stuff to do that’s a short bike ride or drive. "
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  • Dani S.
    "I grew up in this neighborhood and recently moved back into the house that I grew up in. Many of the same neighbors were still there. I will always feel at home here and everyone is so lovely. "
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  • Kimberly R.
    "Very dog friendly. Big park close by where a lot of families bring their dogs. All dogs are usually leashed. Very safe. "
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  • Denise B.
    "lots of space for walking dogs. lots of sidewalks. I have a dog and we love the area. if your dog likes to chase people would not be good due to a lot of bike riders."
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  • Lopezabby207
    "I think it’s important for parents to know it’s a friendly town and we can help each other out in any problem. "
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  • Tpierce1998
    "It’s right down town by the hospital and school and close to the river and easy highway access my neighborhood is very friendly and look out for each other also we have tons of things to do here "
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  • Queenjackieklump
    "lots of pitbulls in this neighborhood. but for the most part, they are well controlled. for some reason people feel the need to have multiples of these dogs.i don't get it. we're looking for a different place to live."
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  • abigail e
    "I’ve lived here for almost five years and I’ve run into a lot of family I didnt know I had. Great town. The sugar beat smell though. 🤮"
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  • Tina C. T.
    "Quiet with great neighbors. Nice place to walk your dogs. Lighted streets make it feel safer. The kids in the neighborhood place quietly and are friendly. "
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  • Rebecca P.
    "while being a town with great water views and awesome outdoor summer activities.. it does not have the over populated tourist feel. Home town feel and now with the new construction to revive the city I look forward to seeing what the next few years bring."
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  • Peanut4460rae
    "not enough fences to keep dogs away from people who might be uncomfortable around dogs. it is a quiet neighborhood."
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  • Emily H.
    "I have to drive to the nearest larger city for work. The commute is less than thirty minutes. It is mostly freeway. "
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  • Helen R. O.
    "There are a number of parks in short walking distance, many events especially in the summer. Diversity neighborhoods Has a gifted and talented education program. "
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  • Dbear380
    " Close to parks schools and major shopping area. Very convenient my family is into all kinds of sports. So we are always at ball park not many have a garage on our street and we have a double garage. "
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  • KM
    "Our neighborhood is older and lower middle class but we know our neighbors, people look out for each other, and there are good schools in the area according to our friends with children at home."
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  • Sarahf772@gmail.com
    "there is a park within walking distance. downtown is a couple blocks away. There is a pedal bus, horse and carriage, and trollies offered seasonally downtown. "
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  • Salenadebusschere
    "There are sidewalks in many areas. There is also a small park area. But, does not allow dogs to run free."
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  • Rodriguezmarcelia
    "Traffics bad I lost two dogs to car accidents. My two poms got hit by a truck. My current dog loves going to the dog parks."
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  • Bambigirl
    "There are many nice parks and family events to attend throughout the year. A lot of the schools are within walking distance from where you live. A word of caution, a lot of people do NOT leash their dogs in Bay City and there are a lot of dogs allowed to run loose. I do like the fact that cats must be licensed, the same as dogs. It cuts down on the number of stray cats in the city. "
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  • Nathan K.
    "I moved here for work and really enjoy living and working here. neigh ors are friendly and everything I need is very accessible."
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  • Kris A.
    "I lived in this area for a year now. I see ppl walking their dogs every day. What I like about my neighborhood is that it's quite. Thank not traffic I hear are vechicals on the close main street That's what makes my neighborhood unique. "
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Average Rent Trends in Bay City, MI

Rent in Bay City, MI varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Apr 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$900
Aug 2025$850
Sep 2025$825
Oct 2025$850
Nov 2025$900
Dec 2025$976
Jan 2026$982
Feb 2026$995
Mar 2026$1,003
Apr 2026$999
May 2026$1,065
Jun 2026$1,080
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$900$1,080$1,300$1,325$1,080
Townhomes—$1,550——$1,550
Apartments and Condos$900$1,080$995—$1,080
Houses$700$1,000$1,300$1,325$1,295
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Bay City, MI

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Bay City, MI?
    The average rent of an apartment in Bay City, MI is $954 per month. This is about 51% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Bay City, MI?
    The average rent of a house in Bay City, MI is $1,295 per month. This is about 34% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Bay City, MI?
    The average rent of a townhome in Bay City, MI is $1,550 per month. This is about 21% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Bay City, MI?
    In the last year, the average rent in Bay City, MI was lowest in Sep 2025 when it was $825 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Bay City, MI?
    In the last year, the average rent in Bay City, MI was highest in Apr 2025 when it was $1,057 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Bay City, MI?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Bay City, MI is $900 per month. That is about $82 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Bay City, MI?
    There are 34 available rental listings in Bay City, MI.
  • What are some zip codes in Bay City, MI?
    Bay City, MI includes zip codes such as: 48706, 48708, 48707.
  • What are some cities near Bay City, MI?
    Some nearby cities include: Essexville, Bangor Township, Portsmouth, Monitor, Hampton. These cities may have more rental options to explore.