Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
Bay City, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bay City
$950/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Bay City is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bay City
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bay City rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bay City, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Bay City, MI
Average rent prices in Bay City have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $934, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Bay City run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $939.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 |  3% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $829 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $929 | 9% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,219 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,350 | 7% | - |
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 | $934 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,100 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$829
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$929
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,219
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
7%
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
$934
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
10%
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
50%lower than the national median
52%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bay City, MI is 5% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MI.
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1d ago
512 S Chilson St, Bay City, MI 48706
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
2206 S Ryan Ct #1, Bay City, MI 48706
5 beds
3 baths
$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
701 N Lincoln St, Bay City, MI 48708
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
House for rent in Bay City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
2d ago
1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$699–$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1011 Fraser St, Bay City, MI 48708
1 bed
1 bath
$804
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
702 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Studio
1 bath
$700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1011 Fraser St, Bay City, MI 48708
1 bed
1 bath
$804
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3465 Kiesel Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
1–2 beds
1 bath
$829–$969
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
1d ago
Verified
2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$699–$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Studio
1 bath
$699
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$699–$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1011 Fraser St, Bay City, MI 48708
1 bed
1 bath
$804
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Bay City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 $950 per month as of October 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bay City?
Average rent prices in Bay City have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Bay City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bay City is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/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).