Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 9, 2026

Average rent in
Bay City, MI

Last updated on April 9, 2026

Last updated on April 9, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bay City, MI is $929. This is -52%, or $987, lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$929

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bay City, MI is $929. This is -52%, or $987, lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
83%
5%
$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 5% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $909. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bay City, MI costs about $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Bay City, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $962.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$809

11%

3%

2 bedroom

$950

16%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,050

4%

12%

Studio

$700

No Change

91%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

91%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$809

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

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$929
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,079
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bay City, MI is 14% lower than the median rent in Auburn, MI.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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311 N Van Buren St - Photo 1 of 1

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2 bedroom 1 bathroom Apartment

311 N Van Buren St, Bay City, MI 48708

2 beds

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600 18th St, Bay City, MI 48708

2 beds

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512 S Chilson Duplex

512 S Chilson St, Bay City, MI 48706

3 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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