
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Drayton Plains, MI from $600 (47 Rentals)
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Cedargate Apartments

Adams Lake Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

Rivers Edge Apartments

Colony Hill Apartments

Edgewood Park Apartments

Heritage Park East

Cass Lake Shore Club
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Chalet Villa Lakefront Community

Elizabeth Lake Estates

Woodlake Hills

34 North of Waterford

Ashton Pines

Greyberry Park Apartments

Cherokee Hills Apartments

Laketree

Independence Square Apartments
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Glengarry Park - Waterford Twp, MI

Pine Lake Apartments

Crescent Manor

Bridgewater Park

The Crossing at Auburn Hills

Waterford Pines

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Legends Fox Creek

Grosvenor North Townhomes

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Hidden Lakes Apartments
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150 Summit View Ct

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Greens Lake Apartments

Lancaster Lakes

78 E Fairmount Ave

54 E Princeton Ave

3188 Sashabaw Rd

4081 Airport Rd

Driftwood Apartments

638 Joslyn Ave
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57 Joy St

CLARKSTON APT

774 E Beverly Ave

849 Brandon Ave

260 W Longfellow Ave

96 Oliver St

162 Summit View Ct

5015 Sashabaw Rd

Lakeland Place
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2802 Stoney Ridge Dr

111 W Rundell St
Drayton Plains, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Drayton Plains?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Plains Studio Apartments | $762 | $693 | $831 |
| Drayton Plains 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $750 | $1,745 |
| Drayton Plains 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $850 | $2,700 |
| Drayton Plains 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,350 | $2,204 |
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Cheapest Available Drayton Plains Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Drayton Plains, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Hill Apartments in the Waterford neighborhood priced from $850. Adams Lake Apartments in the Waterford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Drayton Plains apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Adams Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Heritage Park East | Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Cass Lake Shore Club | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Chalet Villa Lakefront Community | 1/1 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Ashton Pines | Frasier | 2BR,1BA | $979 |
| Greyberry Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
| Woodlake Hills | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Marigold | 2BR,1BA | $1,077 |
| Laketree | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drayton Plains, MI and Nearby
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Drayton Plains area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Large Model at Cass Lake Shore Club in the in the Waterford neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Drayton Plains apartment is the 25L- 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Lake Front Model at Independence Square Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.15 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Drayton Plains apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Lake Shore Club | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Independence Square Apartments | 25L- 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Lake Front | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Elizabeth Lake Estates | 2B15B5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Colony Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Laketree | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Crescent Manor | Deluxe 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Adams Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Ashton Pines | Douglas | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Woodlake Hills | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Heritage Park East | Sterling Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Drayton Plains Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Drayton Plains Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Drayton Plains Apartment is $850 at Colony Hill Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Drayton Plains Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Drayton Plains is starting from $850 at Adams Lake Apartments.
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