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Cheapest Available Gaines Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaines, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at River Rock of Flushing Apartments in the Flushing neighborhood priced from $699. 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 Rock of Flushing ApartmentsAvailable Now! Flushing Schools!1BR,1BA$699
Oak Park Manor1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Clover Tree Apartments1BD TH1BR,1BA$770
Residences at Grand Blanc Apartments - Grand Blanc, MIBirch1BR,1BA$815
Royal Durand Apartments1x1 8501BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaines area is the $0.96 price per square foot 4 Room 2 Bed 2 Den/ 2 Bath Model at Grand Summit in the in the South Flint Grand Blanc neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Gaines apartment is the Cumberland Model at Georgetown Park Apartments starting at $1,520 with a $1.17 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 Summit4 Room 2 Bed 2 Den/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.96
Georgetown Park ApartmentsCumberland2BR,2BA$1.17
Miller West ApartmentsLongway2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Riverwood Luxury Apartments2Bed 1.75Bath2BR,1.75BA$1.18
Fenton Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Genesee Village - Flint, MIThe Bellvue - Washer/Dryer2BR,1BA$1.08
Royal Durand Apartments2x1 9502BR,1BA$0.89
Westgate Manor2BD2BR,1BA$1.11
Oak Park Manor2 bed2BR,1BA$1.22
Meadowview ApartmentsStandard2BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaines

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaines?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Gaines, MI with pricing that ranges from $699 to $3,299. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaines ranging from $750 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gaines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gaines ranges from $750 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,352.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gaines?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gaines range from $1,184 to $2,599, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $985 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,499.

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