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Flint, MI

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Just 60 miles from Detroit, Flint provides a rich history and a great location.

College Town Wooded Great Location Family-Friendly

Living in Flint combines affordability with access to arts, education, and recreation. The city's rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $753 per month, representing a 2.7% annual increase. Housing options span across several neighborhoods, including the College/Cultural District and the University Avenue area, home to the University of Michigan-Flint and Kettering University campuses. The Flint Cultural Center anchors the arts community with the Flint Institute of Arts and Sloan Museum.

The city features an extensive parks system, including Stepping Stone Falls and For-Mar Nature Preserve, while the Flint River Trail offers opportunities for walking and cycling. The historic Carriage Town district preserves the city's architectural heritage with its Victorian-era homes. Annual events like Back to the Bricks car show and cruise celebrate the community's automotive history. Flint continues to evolve through development initiatives, including downtown revitalization projects and educational expansion, while maintaining affordable housing options compared to other Michigan cities.

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Kettering University is one of three universities in Flint.

Flint is creating a walkable entertainment hub downtown.

The iconic Stepping Stone Falls in Flint is a tremendous local relaxing destination.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Flint, MI is $646 for a studio, $781 for one bedroom, $919 for two bedrooms, and $950 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flint has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$781/month
673 Sq Ft
House
$1,052/month
946 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Flint, MI is 9.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Flint is 30.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $646 - $950. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 0.4% more for utilities, and 2.2% less for transportation.

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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

17

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Kate Dowdall Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

403 Students

Randels Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

388 Students

Freeman School

Public

Grades PK-6

246 Students

Eisenhower School

Public

Grades PK-6

229 Students

Durant Tuuri Mott School

Public

Grades PK-6

422 Students

CarmanAinsworth High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,033 Students

CarmanAinsworth Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

690 Students

Armstrong Middle School

Public

Grades 5-9

651 Students

Hamady Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

249 Students

Elmer A. Knopf Learning Center

Public

Grades K-12

346 Students

Genesee Early College

Public

Grades 9-12

143 Students

Kearsley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

887 Students

Mott Middle College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

332 Students

CarmanAinsworth High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,033 Students

Hamady Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

498 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Bishop International

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Living in Flint

Highlights

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Flint's sister city is Hamilton, Ontario, which is famous for its beautiful waterfalls and spectacular scenery.

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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 November 2025.