Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI from $600 (33 Rentals)

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Midtown Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Flats

4050-4233 W Court StFlint, MI 48532
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2211 Dort Hwy

FlintMI48507

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Westgate Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Manor

3601 Balfour CtFlint, MI 48507
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Cavalier Greene
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier Greene

106 S Shiawassee StCorunna, MI 48817
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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. Clovertree Apartments in the West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. 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
Clovertree Apartments1BD TH1BR,1BA$730
Southgate TownhomesOne Bed/One Bath Hammerberg Road1BR,1BA$750
River Rock of Flushing Apartments5247 Harold Dr- 2 Bed2BR,1BA$800
Thornridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Cedar1BR,1BA$836
Meadowview ApartmentsStandard2BR,1BA$895
Genesee Village - Flint, MIBradford2BR,1BA$930
Residences at Grand Blanc ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$935
Cavalier GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$949
13366 North Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI and Nearby

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gaines area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Grand Summit in the in the South Flint Grand Blanc neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Gaines apartment is the Devonshire Model at Georgetown Park Apartments starting at $1,544 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Fenton Argentine 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.
Grand Summit2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.16
Georgetown Park ApartmentsDevonshire2BR,2BA$1.19
Cavalier GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
The LUX off LindenLuxurious Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,2BA$1.12
Southgate TownhomesTwo Bed/One Bath/ Basement2BR,1BA$1.00
Genesee Village - Flint, MIThe Astor2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Stonehenge Gates2 Bedroom 1 Bath 960 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.05
The Elms at Granada2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 816sf River Forest1BR,1BA$0.86
Meadowview ApartmentsStandard2BR,1BA$1.19

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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 Silver Lake Hills and starts from $2,059.

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