MSU Lofts
200 E 1st St,
Flint, MI 48502
$1,740 - $1,777
1 Bed
Area Guide
Downtown Flint Flint, MI
Find your home in the heart of Flint
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Walkable
Sitting at the heart of the largest city in Michigan and positioned around the intersection of U.A.W. Freeway & I-475 & I-69, Downtown Flint puts all of life's necessities right at your fingertips. The homes and apartments in Downtown Flint provide easy access to the area's many businesses, shops, and restaurants. It is also a popular area for students from the University of Michigan-Flint, located along the Flint River. Wilson Park sits in the heart of downtown next to the university, providing an excellent location for students to study or for residents to enjoy a sunny afternoon.
Residents enjoy the plentiful restaurants, shops, and boutiques found in this area. The 501 Bar and Grill is a favorite hotspot among locals for its excellent food and reasonably-priced drinks. Many locals consider the Flint Farmers Market the go-to place for local produce, baked goods, and handmade items. Voted one of the best places in America, this artisan market stays open year-round, stocked with specialty foods and fresh produce offered by sought-after vendors. The Patterson House, located on 3rd Street, is a downtown landmark and historic site, built in 1885. Other nearby destinations include the Whaley House Museum, the Flint Institute of Arts, the Sloan Museum, and Mott Community College.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Flint is $668 for a studio, $859 for one bedroom, $1,067 for two bedrooms, and $1,412 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Flint has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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556 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$668/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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642 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$859/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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940 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,067/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,150 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,412/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Flint - Flint, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Downtown Flint - Flint, MI, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Flint - Flint, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Applewood
- Longway Planetarium
- Flint Children's Museum
- For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
- Genesee Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat
Military Bases
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.