Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI from $600 (41 Rentals)

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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 Forest Apartments in the West neighborhood priced from $650. 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 Forest Apartments1 x 1 775sf River Forest1BR,1BA$650
Oak Park Manor1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Clovertree Apartments1BD TH1BR,1BA$730
Southgate TownhomesOne Bed/One Bath Hammerberg Road1BR,1BA$750
Residences at Grand Blanc ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$799
Genesee Village - Flint, MIThe Brentwood1BR,1BA$815
Stonehenge Gates1 Bedroom 1 Bath 700 sq ft1BR,1BA$846
Westgate Manor1 BD1BR,1BA$879
Meadowview ApartmentsStandard2BR,1BA$895
Thornridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Cypress1BR,1BA$901

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gaines area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Upper Floor - Garage Model at The Grand in the in the South Flint Grand Blanc neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Gaines apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Grand Summit starting at $1,899 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the South Flint Grand Blanc neighborhood. 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.
The Grand2 Bedroom Upper Floor - Garage2BR,2BA$1.15
Grand Summit2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.16
Riverwood Luxury Apartments2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
The LUX off LindenDeluxe 2 Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,2BA$1.17
Miller West ApartmentsLongway2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Southgate TownhomesTwo Bed/One Bath/ Basement2BR,1BA$1.00
Westgate Manor2BD2BR,1BA$1.11
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 816sf River Forest1BR,1BA$0.86
Genesee Village - Flint, MIThe Brentwood1BR,1BA$1.09
Oak Park Manor1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.17

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Getting Around Gaines, MI

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $650 at River Forest 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 $800 at River Forest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gaines Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gaines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Miller West Apartments and starts from $1,279.

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