Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Average rent in
Bay City, MI

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bay City, MI is $872. This is -54%, or $1,027, lower than the national average.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$872

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bay City, MI is $872. This is -54%, or $1,027, lower than the national average.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

25%
71%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

Households

68%
32%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Bay City, MI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Bay City, MI have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Bay City, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Bay City, MI is $850. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bay City, MI costs about $804 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $909. Houses for rent in Bay City, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$809

15%

5%

2 bedroom

$939

18%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,200

5%

21%

4 bedroom

$1,275

4%

16%

Studio

$880

No Change

81%

Studio

Average rent

$880

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

81%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$809

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$939

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bay City, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Bay City, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in Bay City, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Auburn, MI.

Bay City

Median rent price$872
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bay City, MI is 3% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MI.

More data insights and reports

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311 N Van Buren St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bay City

2 bedroom 1 bath Upper Apartment

311 N Van Buren St, Bay City, MI 48708

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Condo for rent

Available Jan 5

706 S Monroe St #2 - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$850

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Available Jan 10

Orchard Manor - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

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Orchard Manor

4730 Orchard Manor Boulevard, Bay City, MI 48706

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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Available Aug 21

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917 Marsac St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bay City

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917 Marsac St, Bay City, MI 48708

2 beds

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$900

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710 Holmes Dr #193 - Photo 1 of 1
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22h ago

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3 beds

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Available Jan 6

4515 Woodbridge - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

4515 Woodbridge

4515 N Woodbridge Ave, Bay City, MI 48706

2 beds

1 bath

$990

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751 Auvil Dr #82 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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3 beds

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$1,020

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Available Jan 6

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,020

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Available Jan 6