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Cavalier Greene
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier Greene

106 S Shiawassee StCorunna, MI 48817

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Sycamore House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore House

100 W Sycamore StDurand, MI 48429
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Midtown Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Flats

4050-4233 W Court StFlint, MI 48532
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Gaines, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gaines Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaines, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at River Rock of Flushing Apartments in the Flushing neighborhood priced from $699. Oak Park Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Rock of Flushing ApartmentsAvailable Now! Flushing Schools!1BR, 1BA$699
Oak Park Manor1 Bed1BR, 1BA$700
Clover Tree Apartments1BD TH1BR, 1BA$770
Residences at Grand BlancBirch1BR, 1BA$799
Royal Durand Apartments1x1 8501BR, 1BA$850
Cavalier Greene2 Bedroom C2BR, 1BA$851
Westgate Manor1 BD1BR, 1BA$879
Meadowview ApartmentsStandard2BR, 1BA$895
Southgate Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR, 1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaines area is the $0.96 price per square foot 4 Room 2 Bed 2 Den/ 2 Bath Model at Grand Summit in the South Flint Grand Blanc neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Gaines apartment is the Cumberland Model at Georgetown Park Apartments in the Fenton Argentine neighborhood starting at $1,575 with a $1.21 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gaines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Summit4 Room 2 Bed 2 Den/ 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$0.96
Georgetown Park ApartmentsCumberland2BR, 2BA$1.21
Riverwood Luxury Apartments2Bed 1.75Bath2BR, 1.75BA$1.18
Genesee Village - Flint, MIThe Astor2BR, 1.5BA$1.00
Royal Durand Apartments2x1 9502BR, 1BA$0.89
Mapleridge2 Bed / 1 Bath - Premium Upgrade2BR, 1BA$1.19
Westgate Manor2BD2BR, 1BA$1.11
Cavalier Greene2 Bedroom C2BR, 1BA$1.04
Meadowview ApartmentsStandard2BR, 1BA$1.19
126 Church St., Unit 2126 Church St.1BR, 1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gaines Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gaines Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gaines Apartment is $699 at River Rock of Flushing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gaines Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gaines is starting from $851 at Cavalier Greene.

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