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Featured Apartments in Bay City, MI
Bay Valley Harbor Apartments
Flexible Leases are available to fit your needs! Will work with you! Furnished and Unfurnished units are available and ready for move-ins!
Bay City MI, 48706
Bay Manor Apartments
Close to Shopping, Schools and Bus Lines...Private Entrances in a Garden Like Setting...Our Friendly Staff is Here to Help You... Ask about our FREEdom discount program for Police, Fire, Military & Paramedics!
Bay City MI, 48706
Golfview Apartments
Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and Essexville Schools... Country living 10 minutes from Downtown Bay City.
Bay City MI, 48732
Old Orchard By The Bay
BAY AREA'S FINEST APARTMENT COMMUNITY. COME SEE WHY WE WERE VOTED THE BEST IN BAY COUNTY 5 YEARS IN A ROW!!!
Bay City MI, 48732
Hampton House Villas
ALWAYS FREE HEAT AND WATER AT HAMPTON HOUSE VILLAS! No Steps to Climb...Private Entrance...CLOSE TO GROCERIES, GAS, RESTAURANTS, AND SHOPPING, YET SAFE AND PEACEFUL! SEASONAL SWIMMING POOL & PICNIC AREA. GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY.
Bay City MI, 48732
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Bay City, MI
Overview of Bay City
Located in the crook of Michigan's thumb, Bay City offers residents a high quality of life on the Saginaw Bay. With a local slogan of "People, Partnerships, Progress," Bay City opens its doors to new residents and takes pride in local accomplishments. With approximately 35,000 residents, Bay City maintains a small-town environment that makes the city a great place to raise a family. Search for Bay City apartments for rent, and find a scenic community with regional appeal.
Living in Bay City, MI
The first settler to reside in Bay County was Leon Trombley, who built a log cabin on the bank of the Saginaw River in 1831. Many pioneers moved into the area from Saginaw because large ships were unable to navigate the shallow waters farther north. Today, Bay City has joined other towns in the Saginaw River renaissance. Local residents and agencies are working to maintain a vibrant community that celebrates its heritage. The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded city's historic downtown district with the "Great American Main Street" award, honoring Bay City for its numerous shopping opportunities, public recreation activities and entertainment. Local families live in Bay City apartments to enjoy Midwestern hospitality without paying high living expenses. The city's cost of living index is 81.5, which is significantly below the United States average.
Bay City Attractions and Special Events
Bay City's location near the Saginaw Bay provides the city with unique natural attractions. Visitors can enjoy the Riverwalk Pier, Schooner Appledore IV BaySail, Bay City State Recreation Area, Veterans Memorial Park and Ted Putz Nature Area to enjoy the beautiful outdoors during the warmer months. The city is also home to the Dobson Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum and Historical Museum of Bay County, which offer visitors a different perspective on the Great Lakes region. The Bay City Fireworks Festival is one of the greatest fireworks shows in Michigan and attracts attendees from all over the Midwest.
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