713 APTS review · Updated September 2026
Shadowbay Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on Shadowbay: 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
Shadowbay is an apartment community in Alvin/Angleton/Lake Jackson, built in 1978 with 232 units. Current pricing ranges from $550 for 1 bd to $1,926 for 2 bd. The community is currently advertising: 1mo free w/12+mo. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 75 Alvin/Angleton/Lake Jackson communities we track typically run $645–$930, and Shadowbay's $550 starting price sits under that range.
Current special
🎉 1mo free w/12+mo
Pricing & floorplans
Studio
$565 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
9 units on file · 4 listed as available now
Unit details and move-in dates on file.
Community availability checked today. Units move fast; register and we'll confirm what's still open.
| Unit | Sq ft | Move-in on file | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| #204 1 bd / 1 ba | 611 | Now | $625 |
| #208 1 bd / 1 ba | 611 | Now | $625 |
| #44 2 bd / 1 ba | 782 | Now | $755 |
| #516 2 bd / 1 ba | 725 | Now | $755 |
| #54 1 bd / 1 ba | 611 | Sep 19 | $600 |
| #40 2 bd / 1 ba | 782 | Sep 19 | $725 |
| #118 1 bd / 1 ba | 611 | Sep 20 | $600 |
| #33 2 bd / 1 ba | 782 | Sep 20 | $725 |
| #601 2 bd / 2 ba | 950 | Not listed | $754 |
Underlined units link to their floorplan page — the others don't have a plan diagram from the community yet. Ask us and we'll chase it down.
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba | 460 | — | $565 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 600 | *Full connections | $550–$710 |
| 1x1 TH 1 bd / 1 ba | 750 | *Full connections | $750 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba | 782 | Full connections | $725–$1,926 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 950 | Full connections | $754 |
| 3x2 3 bd / 2 ba | 1150 | Full connections | $1,183 |
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 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
- +Standouts here: a pool and a fitness center
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $550
- +Managed by Austin Mgmt Group, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $50 application fee + $75 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 $150+. 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, 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 Shadowbay, not to 713 APTS.
- Deposit: $150+
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $75
Utilities
Rent + 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 $565/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, so 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?
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?
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