Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 25, 2026
Average rent in
Bay City, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bay City
$929/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Bay City is $929 per month as of August 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $996 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bay City
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bay City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bay City, MI
Average rent prices in Bay City have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bay City, MI
Rent prices in Bay City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bay City is $899, whereas a house costs $975. 1-bedroom apartments in Bay City run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $799 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 11% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 4% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,185 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,266 | 10% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bay City, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $899 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $875 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $975 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $775 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$799
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,185
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,266
Last 30 days
10%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bay City, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$775
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.
How does rent in Bay City, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bay City and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bay City
52%lower than the national median
53%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.
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Discover rentals in Bay City, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
263 State Park Dr #2, Bay City, MI 48706
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
708 N Sheridan St #UPPER, Bay City, MI 48708
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
316 N Jackson St, Bay City, MI 48708
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bay City
403 Polk St, Bay City, MI 48708
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$1,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$1,675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$699–$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5d+ ago
316 N Jackson St, Bay City, MI 48708
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$699–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
708 N Sheridan St #UPPER, Bay City, MI 48708
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
263 State Park Dr #2, Bay City, MI 48706
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Verified
2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706
Studio
0 baths
$699
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5d+ ago
316 N Jackson St, Bay City, MI 48708
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4535 N Woodbridge Ave, Bay City, MI 48706
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bay City, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Bay City rental market.
How much is rent in Bay City?
The average rent in Bay City is $929 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bay City?
Average rent prices in Bay City have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Bay City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bay City is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $996 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bay City?
To comfortably afford rent in Bay City, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).