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Drayton Plains, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Drayton Plains Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Drayton Plains, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Adams Lake Apartments in the Forestbrook neighborhood priced from $700. Garden Court Apartments in the East Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Drayton Plains apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Lake Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$700
Garden Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$899
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drayton Plains, MI and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Drayton Plains area is the $1.12 price per square foot Baldwin Square - GENERAL INFO Model at Baldwin Square Townhomes in the in the Hills at Indianwood neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Drayton Plains apartment is the The Maple Model at Mosaic of Auburn Hills starting at $1,795 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drayton Plains apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baldwin Square TownhomesBaldwin Square - GENERAL INFO3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Mosaic of Auburn HillsThe Maple2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Bridgewater Park of ClarkstonCambridge3BR,2BA$1.24
Greens Lake ApartmentsThe Cypress2BR,1BA$1.33
Garden Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom TH2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Colony Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Heritage Park East2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Glengarry Park - Waterford Twp, MIThe Sylvan2BR,1BA$1.17
Adams Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.87
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment with Den2BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Drayton Plains

What type of rentals are currently available in Drayton Plains?

There are currently 33 Apartments for Rent in Drayton Plains, MI with pricing that ranges from $693 to $2,800. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Drayton Plains ranging from $995 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Drayton Plains?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Drayton Plains ranges from $995 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,322.

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