Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sanford, MI from $400 (17 Rentals)
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1211 State St
Sanford, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sanford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sanford Studio Apartments | $823 | $600 | $1,046 |
Sanford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $962 | $438 | $1,620 |
Sanford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,170 | $512 | $3,500 |
Sanford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $576 | $2,075 |
Sanford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,064 | $425 | $1,499 |
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Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Lakeview Mobile Home Park priced from $550. Rest All Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanford apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakeview Mobile Home Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
Rest All Suites | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Eastlawn Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $827 |
Horizon Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Heritage Arms | The Emerson | 2BR,1BA | $869 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, MI and Nearby
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath 2-Story + Basement Model at Freeland Rental Homes - Freeland/Bay City, MI in the starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the D1 Model at Village at Bluegrass starting at $450 with a $0.31 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Sanford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Freeland Rental Homes - Freeland/Bay City, MI | 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath 2-Story + Basement | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
Village at Bluegrass | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.31 |
Summerhill Village | Clayton 734 Zero Energy Ready Home | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Timber Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Oak Tree Village Apartments | Two Bed Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
The Edge at 1815 | Two Bedroom Den/Storage*Per Person Rates | 2BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Heritage Arms | The Curry | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Lakeview Mobile Home Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
Eastlawn Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Canterbury East Apartments | Deluxe One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 $827 at Eastlawn Arms Apartments.
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 $550 at Lakeview Mobile Home Park.
What is the most affordable Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summerhill Village and starts from $1,150.
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