Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Bay City, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bay City
$828/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Bay City is $828 per month as of May 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,122 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bay City
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 11% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,687. 1-bedroom apartments in Bay City run $619 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $799.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $795 | 7% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $845 | 12% |  6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,349 | 4% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 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 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,687 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
1 bedroom
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$845
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,349
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
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
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,687
Last 30 days
1%
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
58%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bay City, TX is 19% lower than the median rent in Alvin, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,024
34%$895
15%$1,000
4%$2,100
1%$2,500
12%$1,250
5%$1,255
13%$1,745
23%$1,249
6%$1,515
22%$1,770
5%$1,025
36%Discover rentals in Bay City, TX
1d ago
5001 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$549–$978
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2901 Hamman Rd, Bay City, TX 77414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$592–$1,220
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1901 Palm Village Blvd, Bay City, TX 77414
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$749–$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bay City
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bay City
252 Flamingo St, Bay City, TX 77414
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Verified
2604 Avenue K, Bay City, TX 77414
2 beds
2 baths
$1,415
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bay City
2806 Hamman Rd #2588, Bay City, TX 77414
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2600 Avenue K, Bay City, TX 77414
3 beds
2 baths
$1,665
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2604 Avenue K, Bay City, TX 77414
2 beds
2 baths
$1,415
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
10h ago
1700 Baywood Dr, Bay City, TX 77414
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$555–$1,183
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2901 Hamman Rd, Bay City, TX 77414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$592–$1,220
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2600 Avenue K, Bay City, TX 77414
3 beds
2 baths
$1,665
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2604 Avenue K, Bay City, TX 77414
2 beds
2 baths
$1,415
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
19h ago
2901 Hamman Rd, Bay City, TX 77414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$592–$1,220
Price drop
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
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1700 Baywood Dr, Bay City, TX 77414
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$716–$1,183
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2901 Hamman Rd, Bay City, TX 77414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$592–$1,220
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1901 Palm Village Blvd, Bay City, TX 77414
2 beds
1 bath
$749–$849
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5001 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$549–$978
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 $828 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bay City?
Average rent prices in Bay City have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Bay City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bay City is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,122 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 $33,000/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).