Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 14, 2026
Average rent in
Bay City, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bay City
$842/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Bay City is $842 per month as of October 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,057 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bay City
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bay City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bay City, TX
Average rent prices in Bay City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, TX
Rent prices in Bay City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bay City is $799, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Bay City run $635 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $575 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $635 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 11% | 37% | |
4 bedroom | $2,397 | 31% | - |
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, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $799 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$575
1 bedroom
Average rent
$635
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
37%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
31%
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, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bay City, TX, 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, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bay City and Alvin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bay City
56%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bay City, TX is 16% lower than the median rent in Alvin, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,004
5%$895
13%$925
18%$1,857
13%$2,300
3%$1,196
1%$1,323
16%$1,694
11%$1,400
5%$1,535
7%$1,825
$985
6%Discover rentals in Bay City, TX
21h ago
1901 Palm Village Blvd, Bay City, TX 77414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$549–$1,199
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
5001 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414
1–2 beds
1 bath
$555–$1,748
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
16h ago
1700 Baywood Dr, Bay City, TX 77414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$1,748
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
2901 Hamman Rd, Bay City, TX 77414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$644–$1,697
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
House for rent in Bay City
252 Flamingo St, Bay City, TX 77414
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
2806 Hamman Rd #2588, Bay City, TX 77414
1 bed
1 bath
$750
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
4d ago
1401 Thompson Dr, Bay City, TX 77414
2 beds
2 baths
$1,049–$1,099
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
10h ago
2400 5th St, Bay City, TX 77414
1 bed
1 bath
$635
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
16h ago
1700 Baywood Dr, Bay City, TX 77414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$1,748
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
5001 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414
1–2 beds
1 bath
$555–$1,748
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
10h ago
2400 5th St, Bay City, TX 77414
1 bed
1 bath
$635
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
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bay City
2100 Austin St #1, Bay City, TX 77414
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
2806 Hamman Rd #2589, Bay City, TX 77414
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
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
2806 Hamman Rd #2590, Bay City, TX 77414
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
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
21h ago
1901 Palm Village Blvd, Bay City, TX 77414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$549–$1,199
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
1700 Baywood Dr, Bay City, TX 77414
2 beds
1–2 baths
$755–$1,748
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
5001 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414
1–2 beds
1 bath
$555–$1,748
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
2901 Hamman Rd, Bay City, TX 77414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$644–$1,697
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
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Frequently asked questions for Bay City, TX
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 $842 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bay City?
Average rent prices in Bay City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Bay City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bay City is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,057 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 $34,000/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).