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Burton, MI Area Guide

Cozy neighborhoods and lush greenery define this east Flint suburb

Suburb Affordable Interstate Parks Nature

The city of Burton is a large suburban community on the east side of Flint. Largely defined by its residential neighborhoods, Burton is home to a multitude of locally-owned restaurants and pubs that serve as popular hangouts for locals: Start your day with breakfast at New Café or grab a drink after work at Redline Brewing Company.

The north side of town offers a wide array of options for recreation: bask in the tranquil beauty of For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, hit the links at Brookwood Golf Course, or lace up your skates at Crystal Fieldhouse Ice Arena. The diverse rental market offers a wide selection of options for every budget or lifestyle, from sensible apartments to charming single-family homes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Burton, MI is $728 for one bedroom, $943 for two bedrooms, and $1,223 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burton has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$728/month
632 Sq Ft
House
$1,134/month
974 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burton, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

35 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Burton Glen Charter Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Atherton High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Bentley Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Bendle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Bentley Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Bendle High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Atherton High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Bentley BOLD Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
  • Applewood
  • Longway Planetarium
  • Flint Children's Museum
  • Genesee Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat

Airports

  • Bishop International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.