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3188 Sashabaw Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3188 Sashabaw Rd

3188 Sashabaw RdWaterford, MI 48329

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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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4081 Airport Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4081 Airport Rd

4081 Airport RdWaterford Township, MI 48329
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Driftwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood Apartments

3058 Dixie HwyWaterford, MI 48328
Corporate Housing
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CLARKSTON APT
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CLARKSTON APT

6800 LingorClarkston, MI 48346

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Lakeland Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeland Place

2700 Elizabeth Lake RdWaterford, MI 48328
Senior Living
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Drayton Plains, MI Local Guide

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 Adams Lake Apartments in the Forestbrook neighborhood priced from $750. Colony Hill Apartments in the Forestbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Drayton Plains apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Lake Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$750
Colony Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899
Greyberry Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$902
Rivers Edge ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$903
Cass Lake Shore Club1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
Chalet Villa Lakefront Community1/1 Premium1BR,1BA$950
Edgewood Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Ashton PinesFrasier2BR,1BA$975
Woodlake Hills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drayton Plains, MI and Nearby

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Drayton Plains area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Large Model at Cass Lake Shore Club in the in the Forestbrook neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Drayton Plains apartment is the 2B15B5 Model at Elizabeth Lake Estates starting at $1,425 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Forestbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drayton Plains apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cass Lake Shore Club2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Large2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Elizabeth Lake Estates2B15B52BR,1.5BA$1.27
Independence Square Apartments21B- 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Heritage Park East2 Bedroom Apartment Premium2BR,1BA$1.26
Crescent ManorDeluxe 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Adams Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.92
Pine Lake ApartmentsThe Spruce2BR,1BA$1.24
Woodlake Hills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Greyberry Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $750 at Adams Lake 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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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.