713 APTS review · Updated September 2026
Bay Oaks Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on Bay Oaks: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour.
The quick take
Bay Oaks is an apartment community in Baytown, built in 1978 with 146 units. Current pricing ranges from $706 for 1 bd to $1,382 for 3 bd. The community is currently advertising: 4wks free w/12mo. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 59 Baytown communities we track typically run $706–$1,037, and Bay Oaks's $706 starting price sits inside that range.
Current special
🎉 4wks free w/12mo
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$706 from
625 sq ft
2 bd
$934 from
815–900 sq ft
3 bd
$1,252 from
1112 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 625 | — | $706–$731 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba | 815 | — | $934 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 900 | — | $943 |
| 3x2 3 bd / 2 ba | 1112 | Full connections | $1,252–$1,382 |
Pricing checked September 13, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily — treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
1700 Bob Smith Dr, Baytown, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Standouts here: a pool
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $706
- +Smaller community (146 units), quieter than the mega-complexes
- +Managed by Karya Mgmt, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $50 application fee + $150 admin fee. Ask if either is waived or credited right now, and whether the admin fee is refundable if you are not approved.
- 2.The deposit is listed as $300. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric, water, gas, trash are added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to Bay Oaks, not to 713 APTS.
- Deposit: $300
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $150
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, gas, trash
Location
1700 Bob Smith Dr, Baytown, TX · Baytown
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Bay Oaks: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Bay Oaks?
1 bd units start around $706/mo; 2 bd units start around $934/mo; 3 bd units start around $1,252/mo. Pricing changes daily, so register with 713 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at Bay Oaks?
Deposit: $300. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $150. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Bay Oaks located?
1700 Bob Smith Dr, Baytown, TX, in the Baytown area of Houston.
Does Bay Oaks have any specials right now?
4wks free w/12mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour Bay Oaks with 713 APTS?
Sign up and hit "Register me at this property." Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour, with 713 APTS as your referral source. Check your Tours page for the latest status, and your locator can confirm today's pricing and specials for you.
What does registering mean?
When you register with 713 APTS, your locator receives your information (beds, budget, move-in date) as a guest card and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour. When you tour and apply, make sure to list 713 APTS as your referral source, that's what earns you your rewards.
What happens when I click register?
Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office. Check your Tours page for the latest status before you visit.
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How we make money: 713 APTS is a licensed apartment locating service. When you list us as your referral source on your application (when it asks 'how did you hear about us?'), that property pays us a referral commission for the introduction. Properties don't pay to be reviewed, can't edit our reviews, and we flag the downsides we know about. Pricing and fees change daily; always confirm details on your official quote.