Cheap Apartments for Rent in Imlay City, MI from $400 (37 Rentals)

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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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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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315 E Nepessing St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 E Nepessing St

315 E Nepessing StLapeer, MI 48446
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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 (Suzanne Apartments LLC) priced from $800. Colonial Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Imlay City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakeshire Apartments (Suzanne Apartments LLC)Drakeshire Apartments - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Colonial Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$815
Davison Mobile Home CommunityLot 232BR,1BA$850
Pines Lapeer West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Arbors of Lapeer ApartmentsThe Spruce-Second Floor1BR,1BA$930
Hope Senior Apartments-62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Paint Creek Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Eagles Landing of WashingtonThe Harding Includes Heat1BR,1BA$975
Legacy at Verwood1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
23 W Burdick St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000

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

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Imlay City area is the $1.00 price per square foot The Best Downtown Loft Around Model at 2 N Washington St in the in the Downtown Oxford neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Imlay City apartment is the 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Windemere East starting at $2,100 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Shelby Township Utica 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.
2 N Washington StThe Best Downtown Loft Around1BR,1.5BA$1.00
Windemere East3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Stoney Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1.20
Turrill EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Stony on Van DykeStony on Van Dyke Apartments - Two Bedroom, One...2BR,1BA$1.26
Manitou Lake Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.17
Colonial Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Orion Cove ApartmentsThe Orion1BR,1BA$1.30
Paint Creek Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Drakeshire Apartments (Suzanne Apartments LLC)Drakeshire 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 (Suzanne Apartments LLC).

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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