Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Average rent in
Bay City, MI

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bay City, MI is $864. This is -56%, or $1,109, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Median rent

$864

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bay City, MI is $864. This is -56%, or $1,109, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
79%
3%
$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 increased by 3% 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 $850. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bay City, MI costs about $819 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $899. Houses for rent in Bay City, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$814

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$899

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,112

10%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,275

4%

-

Studio

$880

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$880

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$814

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,112

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

4%

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$864
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$879
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bay City, MI is 2% lower than the median rent in Auburn, MI.

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311 N Van Buren St - Photo 1 of 1

13h 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

$740

Condo for rent

Available Jun 6

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1 bath

$800

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511 S Monroe St, Bay City, MI 48708

2 beds

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302 N Farragut St #3, Bay City, MI 48708

3 beds

1 bath

$850

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Available Sep 24

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1h 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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710 Gee St #95 - Photo 1 of 1
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3 beds

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$1,020

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Available Sep 30

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,020

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Available Sep 30

512 S Chilson Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8

Very good

512 S Chilson Duplex

512 S Chilson St, Bay City, MI 48706

3 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent