Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI from $600 (35 Rentals)

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Sycamore House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore House

100 W Sycamore StDurand, MI 48429
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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 Sycamore House priced from $630. River Forest Apartments in the Northwest Flint Flushing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sycamore House1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$630
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 775sf River Forest1BR,1BA$650
River Rock of Flushing Apartments5247 Harold Dr- 1 Bed1BR,1BA$699
Clovertree Apartments1BD TH1BR,1BA$730
Southgate TownhomesOne Bed/One Bath Hammerberg Road1BR,1BA$750
Residences at Grand Blanc Apartments - Grand Blanc, MIBirch1BR,1BA$849
Westgate Manor1 BD1BR,1BA$879
Miller West ApartmentsDurant1BR,1BA$884
Meadowview ApartmentsStandard2BR,1BA$895
Maple Park TerracesTwo Bed One Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$904

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI and Nearby

As of December 30, 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 Cumberland Model at Georgetown Park Apartments starting at $1,460 with a $1.12 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 ApartmentsCumberland2BR,2BA$1.12
Riverwood Luxury Apartments2Bed 1.75Bath2BR,1.75BA$1.17
Genesee Village - Flint, MIBradford2BR,1BA$0.93
Southgate TownhomesTwo Bed/One Bath/ Basement2BR,1BA$1.00
Maple Park TerracesTwo Bed One Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$0.95
Westgate Manor2BD2BR,1BA$1.11
Miller West ApartmentsDurant1BR,1BA$1.08
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 816sf River Forest1BR,1BA$0.86
Sycamore House1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$0.95

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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 $630 at Sycamore House.

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 $749 at River Rock of Flushing 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 $1,284.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!