
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI from $600 (38 Rentals)
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River Forest Apartments

Oak Park Manor

River Rock of Flushing Apartments

Clovertree Apartments

Stonehenge Gates

Genesee Village - Flint, MI

Mapleridge

Riverside Manor Townhouses
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Royal Durand Apartments

Westgate Manor

Thornridge Apartments

Miller West Apartments

Residences at Grand Blanc Apartments - Grand Blanc, MI

Meadowview Apartments

Ripley Tickner Apartments

13366 North Rd

The Elms at Granada
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Georgetown Park Apartments

The LUX off Linden

4010 Milton Dr

Sycamore House

915 Barney Ave

3509 Ridgecliffe Dr

1417 KNIGHT

Midtown Flats

2524 Tyrone St
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1023 Barrie Ave

1220 Alvord Ave

Cavalier Greene

936 Stocker Ave

Apple Creek Station Apartments

3505 Ridgecliffe Dr

1248 Ingleside Ave

988 S Ballenger Hwy

2421 Concord St
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9359 Valley View Dr

9379 Valley View Dr
Gaines, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gaines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaines Studio Apartments | $907 | $779 | $1,050 |
| Gaines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,027 | $650 | $1,899 |
| Gaines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $650 | $2,999 |
| Gaines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $1,525 | $2,599 |
| Gaines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $2,499 | $3,299 |
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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 Sycamore House priced from $642. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore House | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $642 |
| River Forest Apartments | 1 x 1 775sf River Forest | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Southgate Townhomes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Oak Park Manor | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| River Rock of Flushing Apartments | Welcome to River Rock of Flushing Apartments! | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Clovertree Apartments | 1BD TH | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Cavalier Greene | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| Royal Durand Apartments | 1x1 850 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Westgate Manor | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| Residences at Grand Blanc Apartments - Grand Blanc, MI | Cove | Studio,1BA | $894 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI and Nearby
As of April 15, 2026 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 $1,455 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Summit | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Georgetown Park Apartments | Cumberland | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Maple Park Terraces | Two Bed Two Bath Loft | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Cavalier Greene | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Stonehenge Gates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 960 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Royal Durand Apartments | 2x1 950 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Westgate Manor | 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Southgate Townhomes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| River Forest Apartments | 1 x 1 816sf River Forest | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Sycamore House | 1 Bedroom Unit | 1BR,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 $642 at Sycamore House.
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