Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI from $600 (31 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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 Northwest Flint Flushing 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
Clover Tree Apartments1BD TH1BR,1BA$770
Royal Durand Apartments1x1 8501BR,1BA$850
Westgate Manor1 BD1BR,1BA$879
Thornridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Cypress1BR,1BA$887
Meadowview ApartmentsStandard2BR,1BA$895
Southgate Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$895
Residences at Grand Blanc Apartments - Grand Blanc, MIBirch1BR,1BA$905
Ripley Tickner ApartmentsTickner - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI and Nearby

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaines area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - Upper Floor - Garage Model at The Grand in the in the South Flint Grand Blanc neighborhood starting from $2,199. 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 Grand3 Bedroom - Upper Floor - Garage3BR,2BA$1.04
Grand Summit2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.16
Fenton Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Royal Durand Apartments2x1 9502BR,1BA$0.89
Westgate Manor2BD2BR,1BA$1.11
Miller West ApartmentsDurant1BR,1BA$1.15
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 816sf River Forest1BR,1BA$0.86
The Elms at Granada1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Meadowview ApartmentsStandard2BR,1BA$1.19
Oak Park Manor1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.17

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.