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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Community room
  • Swimming pool
  • Fully equipped fitness center
  • Covered carport parking
  • Welcoming community
  • Thoughtfully designed apartment homes

Location

1401 Thompson Dr, Bay City, TX 77414, USA
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Management

Bay Ranch Apartments

Leasing office

(979) 401-4463 ext. 2

Property Overview

Bay Ranch offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and amenities, with a high overall Zumper rating, excellent price and location scores, and a well-rounded set of features including a swimming pool, fitness center, community room, and covered carport parking. It also stands out for its extensive photo gallery, top value-for-money ranking, nearby elementary school access, and pet-friendly area resources.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Bay Ranch is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bay Ranch has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Welcome to Bay Ranch - 2 Bed | 2 Bath2 bed2 bath904 sqft$1,049 /mo1 unit available
Welcome to Bay Ranch - 2 Bed | 2 Bath2 bed2 bath904 sqft$1,099 /mo1 unit available
Welcome to Bay Ranch - 3 Bed | 2 Bath3 bed2 bath1,134 sqft$989 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Bay Ranch

Appliances

DishwasherFridge Dishwasher Stove
Fridge Stove Dishwasher

Tech

High Speed Internet Access

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units64

About Bay Ranch

HomeApartments in Bay City Bay Ranch

Welcome to Bay Ranch, where modern comfort, outstanding amenities, and coastal convenience come together in beautiful Bay City, Texas. Our thoughtfully designed apartment homes feature granite countertops, LVP flooring, contemporary finishes, and spacious floor plans that provide the comfort and style you're looking for. Whether you're starting a new chapter or searching for your next home, Bay Ranch offers a welcoming community you'll love coming home to. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities designed to enhance everyday living. Cool off in the sparkling swimming pool, stay active in the fully equipped fitness center, host gatherings in the community room, and enjoy the added convenience of covered carport parking. With spaces designed for relaxation, recreation, and connection, Bay Ranch makes it easy to feel at home. Conveniently located on Thompson Drive, Bay Ranch places you just minutes from Matagorda Regional Medical Center, Bay City ISD schools, and many of the area's largest employers, including Tenaris, STP Nuclear Operating Company, Chevron, Formosa Plastics, Matagorda County, and businesses throughout the energy, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and petrochemical industries. With easy access to Highway 35 and Highway 60, commuting throughout Bay City and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities is simple. When you're ready to explore, enjoy everything Bay City has to offer. Visit Le Tulle Park, spend the day at Matagorda Beach, fish or boat along the Colorado River, tour the Matagorda County Museum, or discover the area's local restaurants, shopping, and year-round community events. At Bay Ranch, you'll find the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and community. Contact our leasing office today to schedule your personal tour and discover why Bay Ranch is the perfect place to call home! Income restrictions apply; this community participates in an affordable housing program


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Bay Ranch is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bay Ranch has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Bay Ranch
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Bay Ranch stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Bay Ranch is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Bay Ranch is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Bay Ranch does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Bay Ranch provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Bay Ranch is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Bay Ranch compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.5 miles away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

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Rent trends in Bay City

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Bay Ranch to be 29% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Bay City.

3-bedroom apartments at Bay Ranch cost about 38% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Bay City.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Bay City
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Bay City
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$640
December 2024$645
January 2025$642
February 2025$608
March 2025$588
April 2025$595
May 2025$588
June 2025$560
July 2025$560
August 2025$560
November 2025$661
December 2025$625
January 2026$638
February 2026$646
March 2026$625
May 2026$618
June 2026$633
July 2026$630
August 2026$616
September 2026$638
October 2026$642

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1401 Thompson Dr?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$42,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,074.
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Schools near Bay Ranch

Linnie Roberts Elementary School

4100 hiram brandon dr

bay city, TX, 77414

1-2Public
C

John H. Cherry Elementary School

2916 8th st

bay city, TX, 77414

PK, KPublic
C+

Tenie Holmes Elementary School

3200 5th st

bay city, TX, 77414

3-5Public
C+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Bay City near 1401 Thompson Dr

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 1401 Thompson Dr, Bay City

Groceries

3/10
Some groceries within a short drive

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within a short drive

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

4/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within a short drive

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