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Rental Market Trends in Flint, MI

What is the average rent in Flint, MI?

$781/month

Average Rent

674 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Flint, MI is $781 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Flint more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Flint, you can expect to pay about $662 per month for a studio, $781 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $913 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $951 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$662/month
459 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$781/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$913/month
966 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$951/month
1,188 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$936/month
745 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,194/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,580/month
1,595 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Flint, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $14 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Flint, MI
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Flint, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
32% Below $700/month
45% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Flint?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Flint, Greenbrook and Northwest Flint/Flushing are the most affordable neighborhoods in Flint.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Flint
$791/month
653 Sq Ft
Greenbrook
$844/month
576 Sq Ft
Northwest Flint/Flushing
$865/month
713 Sq Ft
South Flint/Grand Blanc
$945/month
649 Sq Ft
Maplebrook Condominiums
$956/month
620 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Flint?

Based on current rent prices, Maplebrook Condominiums, South Flint/Grand Blanc and Northwest Flint/Flushing are the most expensive neighborhoods in Flint.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Maplebrook Condominiums
$956/month
620 Sq Ft
South Flint/Grand Blanc
$945/month
649 Sq Ft
Northwest Flint/Flushing
$865/month
713 Sq Ft
Greenbrook
$844/month
576 Sq Ft
Downtown Flint
$791/month
653 Sq Ft

Which Flint neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Flint with the most apartments available are South Flint/Grand Blanc, Maplebrook Condominiums and Northwest Flint/Flushing .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Flint/Grand Blanc
$945/month
649 Sq Ft
Maplebrook Condominiums
$956/month
620 Sq Ft
Northwest Flint/Flushing
$865/month
713 Sq Ft
Downtown Flint
$791/month
653 Sq Ft
Greenbrook
$844/month
576 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Flint, MI?

Because the average rent in Flint is $781, you’ll want to make about $2,603 per month or $31,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Flint, MI is 10.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Flint is 27.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $662 - $951. You can expect to pay 0.8% less for groceries, 1.0% less for utilities, and 3.3% less for transportation.

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Flint, MI

674 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Flint

Flint, MI

Maplebrook Condominiums

Flint, MI

Studio
$663/month
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One Bedroom
$785/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,056/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,401/month
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1-3 Beds

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$1,599 - $3,299

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Residences at Grand Blanc Apartments - Grand Blanc, MI

Residences at Grand Blanc Apartments - Grand Blanc, MI

5800 Maplebrook Ln,
Grand Blanc, MI 48507

$799 - $1,675

Studio - 3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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