Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI from $400 (28 Rentals)

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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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Cheapest Available Gaines Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaines, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Cavalier Greene priced from $457. 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
Cavalier GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$457
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 775sf River Forest1BR,1BA$650
Sycamore House1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$661
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
Mapleridge1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$773
Residences at Grand Blanc Apartments - Grand Blanc, MIBirch1BR,1BA$799
Westgate Manor1 BD1BR,1BA$879
Miller West ApartmentsDurant1BR,1BA$884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI and Nearby

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaines area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at The Elms at Granada in the in the Cole Creek Estates neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Gaines apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Loft Model at Maple Park Terraces starting at $1,044 with a $0.87 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 Elms at Granada3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.83
Maple Park TerracesTwo Bed Two Bath Loft2BR,2BA$0.87
Cavalier GreeneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.41
Southgate TownhomesTwo Bed/One Bath/ Basement2BR,1BA$1.00
Stonehenge Gates2 Bedroom 1 Bath 960 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.08
Westgate Manor2BD2BR,1BA$1.11
Miller West ApartmentsDurant1BR,1BA$1.08
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 816sf River Forest1BR,1BA$0.86
Mapleridge1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Sycamore House1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$0.99

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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 $457 at Cavalier Greene.

What is the most affordable Gaines Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gaines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Charter Oak Drive and starts from $1,100.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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!