Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sanford, MI from $400 (11 Rentals)

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Sanford, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, MI is a Studio unit found at Rest All Suites priced from $625. Northwind Forest in the Downtown Midland MI neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rest All SuitesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$625
Northwind ForestBirch1BR,1BA$830
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom Park Place Non-Renovated2BR,1BA$850
Horizon Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$850
Timber Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, MI and Nearby

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $0.25 price per square foot 4 BR 3.5 BATH Model at Tallgrass Apartments in the starting from $380. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the Townhome Model at Appian Way Apartments starting at $425 with a $0.30 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Sanford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tallgrass Apartments4 BR 3.5 BATH4BR,3.5BA$0.25
Appian Way ApartmentsTownhome4BR,2BA$0.30
Canterbury East ApartmentsDeluxe Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Timber Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Oak Tree Village ApartmentsOPEN WAITLIST2BR,1BA$1.31
The Edge at 1815 - Student HousingTwo Bedroom Two Bath Apartment *Per Person Rates2BR,2BA$0.56
Village at BluegrassB12BR,2BA$0.65
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom Park Place Non-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.02
Northwind Forestbirch fu1BR,1BA$1.33
Horizon Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.31

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Getting Around Sanford, MI

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sanford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sanford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sanford Apartment is $830 at Northwind Forest.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sanford is starting from $850 at Horizon Court Apartments.

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