Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 23, 2026

Average rent in
Bay City, MI

Last updated on February 23, 2026

Last updated on February 23, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bay City, MI is $885. This is -53%, or $1,015, lower than the national average.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Median rent

$885

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bay City, MI is $885. This is -53%, or $1,015, lower than the national average.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
81%
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 5% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $839 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $900. Houses for rent in Bay City, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,095.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$801

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$900

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,100

8%

17%

4 bedroom

$999

4%

27%

Studio

$750

1%

91%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

91%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$801

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

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$885
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bay City, MI is 7% lower than the median rent in Auburn, MI.

More data insights and reports

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311 N Van Buren St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

$700

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5d+ ago

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917 Marsac St, Bay City, MI 48708

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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Orchard Manor - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Orchard Manor

4730 Orchard Manor Boulevard, Bay City, MI 48706

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4d ago

8.3

Very good

512 S Chilson Duplex

512 S Chilson St, Bay City, MI 48706

3 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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