713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
Shadowbay Review
Here's our honest take on Shadowbay — 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
Shadowbay is an apartment community in Alvin/Angleton/Lake Jackson, built in 1978 with 232 units. Current pricing runs Studio from $555, 1 bd from $550, 2 bd from $725, 3 bd from $1,183. Right now the property is offering: 1mo free w/12+mo. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Current special
🎉 1mo free w/12+mo
Pricing & floorplans
Studio
$555 from
460 sq ft
1 bd
$550 from
600–750 sq ft
2 bd
$725 from
782–950 sq ft
3 bd
$1,183 from
1150 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba▾ view layout | 460 | — | $555 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 600 | *Full connections | $550–$705 |
| 1x1 TH 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 750 | *Full connections | $825 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 782 | Full connections | $725–$866 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 950 | Full connections | $799 |
| 3x2 3 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1150 | Full connections | $1,183 |
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 Baywood Dr, Bay City, 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 $550
🚩 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 + $75 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: $150+
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $75
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water, trash
Location
1700 Baywood Dr, Bay City, TX · Alvin/Angleton/Lake Jackson
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Shadowbay: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Shadowbay?
Studio units start around $555/mo; 1 bd units start around $550/mo; 2 bd units start around $725/mo; 3 bd units start around $1,183/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 Shadowbay?
Deposit: $150+. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $75. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Shadowbay located?
1700 Baywood Dr, Bay City, TX, in the Alvin/Angleton/Lake Jackson area of Houston.
Does Shadowbay have any specials right now?
1mo free w/12+mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour Shadowbay with 713 APTS?
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