Rent by ZIP · Bay County
Rent in Bay City, MI 48706
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,090 (+1.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $922 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $840 | +2.4% | $774–946 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $850 | +1.2% | $774–946 | $736 ±$146 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 | $1,070 | +1.9% | $981–1,199 | $874 ±$54 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,450 | +2.1% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,237 ±$186 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,580 | +0.6% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,216 ±$110 |
Small Area FMRs for the Bay City, MI MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Bay City, MI MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,055.
What renters pay in 48706
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48705 | Barton City | $1,090 | – |
| 48708 | Bay City | $1,010 | $927 |
| 48703 | Au Gres | $1,010 | $681 |
| 48701 | Akron | $1,050 | $794 |
| 48720 | Bay Port | $1,220 | $706 |
| 48722 | Bridgeport | $1,230 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Bay County, MI · All MI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.