Bay City, MI rental market
What is the average rent in Bay City, MI?
Last updated June 30, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Bay City, MI is $1,100.
Average rent
$1,100
Month-over-month change
+$20
Year-over-year change
+$200
Available rentals
39
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $1,995.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 8 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $900 | 4 |
| $1,000 | 8 |
| $1,100 | 7 |
| $1,200 | 5 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $850 | $982 |
| Feb | $918 | $995 |
| Mar | $900 | $1,003 |
| Apr | $1,057 | $999 |
| May | $918 | $1,065 |
| Jun | $950 | $1,080 |
| Jul | $900 | No data |
| Aug | $850 | No data |
| Sep | $825 | No data |
| Oct | $850 | No data |
| Nov | $900 | No data |
| Dec | $976 | No data |
Market temperature
The Bay City, MI rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Bay City, MI is 45% lower than the national average.
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