713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
Bay Oaks Review
Here's our honest take on Bay Oaks — current pricing, real fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour so the community knows we sent you.
The quick take
Bay Oaks is an apartment community in Baytown, built in 1978 with 146 units. Current pricing runs 1 bd from $706, 2 bd from $934, 3 bd from $1,252. Right now the property is offering: 1mo free w/12mo. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Current special
🎉 1mo 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▾ view layout | 625 | — | $706–$731 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 815 | — | $934 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 900 | — | $943 |
| 3x2 3 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1112 | Full connections | $1,252–$1,382 |
Pricing checked July 7, 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
- +Genuinely budget-friendly — pricing starts around $706
- +Smaller community (146 units) — quieter than the mega-complexes
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1978) — ask about renovation status on the specific unit you're quoted
- –Plan for upfront fees: $50 application fee + $150 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: $300
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $150
Utilities
Rent Plus 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 — 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?
1mo free w/12mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
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