Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 10, 2026
Average rent in
Bay City, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bay City
$919/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Bay City is $919 per month as of July 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,031 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bay City
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Bay City run $819 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $929.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $799 | 1% |  97% | |
1 bedroom | $886 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $929 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,100 | 8% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $1,275 | 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 | $850 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $925 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,250 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
97%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$886
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$929
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
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
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$925
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
13%
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
53%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bay City, MI is 8% lower 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
$825
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
263 State Park Dr #1, Bay City, MI 48706
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 6
1d ago
512 S Chilson St, Bay City, MI 48706
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Bay City
701 11th St #NA, Bay City, MI 48708
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 13
2d ago
1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$699–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2d ago
1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$699–$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
316 N Jackson St, Bay City, MI 48708
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Bay City
701 11th St #NA, Bay City, MI 48708
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 13
1d 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
263 State Park Dr #2, Bay City, MI 48706
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
1305 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2486 North Harbor Drive, Bay City, MI 48706
Studio
0 baths
$699
Apartment for rent
1d ago
512 S Chilson St, Bay City, MI 48706
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
311 Adams St #2, Bay City, MI 48708
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
263 State Park Dr #2, Bay City, MI 48706
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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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 $919 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bay City?
Average rent prices in Bay City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Bay City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bay City is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,031 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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bay City?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bay City, Mi is $777, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $913.
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).