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Townsend Manor I & II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townsend Manor I & II

365 W Capac RdImlay City, MI 48444
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Sashabaw Meadows
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sashabaw Meadows

4359 Dogwood BlvdClarkston, MI 48348

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Legacy at Verwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy at Verwood

54 S Broadway StLake Orion, MI 48362
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

1070-1080 Raleigh AveLapeer, MI 48446
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Kingsbrook Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kingsbrook Estates

4600 Van Dyke RdAlmont, MI 48003
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property at 803 Plate St

$1,100 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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803 Plate St

RochesterMI48307

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315 E Nepessing St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 E Nepessing St

315 E Nepessing StLapeer, MI 48446
Corporate Housing

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Imlay City, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Imlay City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Imlay City, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakeshire Apartments in the Lapeer County neighborhood priced from $800. Colonial Hills Apartments in the Lapeer County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Imlay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakeshire ApartmentsDrakeshire Apartments - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Colonial Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Davison Mobile Home CommunityLot 232BR,1BA$850
Pines Lapeer West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Arbors of Lapeer ApartmentsThe Spruce-Second Floor1BR,1BA$930
Hope Senior Apartments-62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Village Manor of OxfordEssex1BR,1BA$975
Eagles Landing of WashingtonThe Harding Includes Heat1BR,1BA$975
23 W Burdick St1 bedroom apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
Orion Cove ApartmentsThe Orion1BR,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Imlay City, MI and Nearby

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Imlay City area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Windemere East in the in the Shelby Township Utica neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Imlay City apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section Model at Sashabaw Meadows starting at $1,399 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Hills at Indianwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Imlay City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windemere East3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Sashabaw Meadows3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section3BR,2BA$0.83
Manitou Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.08
Springbrook Estates2 Bed 2 Bath Single Section2BR,2BA$1.16
Rolling Hills ApartmentsThe Augusta Upper2BR,1BA$1.29
Stony on Van DykeStony on Van Dyke Apartments - Two Bedroom, Two...2BR,2BA$1.31
Colonial Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Orion Cove ApartmentsThe Orion1BR,1BA$1.27
Paint Creek Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Drakeshire ApartmentsDrakeshire Apartments - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Imlay City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Imlay City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Imlay City Apartment is $800 at Drakeshire Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Imlay City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Imlay City is starting from $850 at Davison Mobile Home Community.

What is the most affordable Imlay City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Imlay City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Davison Mobile Home Community and starts from $875.

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