The Elms at Granada
7099 Granada Dr,
Flint, MI 48532
$950 - $1,399
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Flint, MI
What is the average rent in Flint, MI?
$792/month
Average Rent
667 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Flint, MI is $792 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/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 $676 per month for a studio, $792 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $938 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $966 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Flint, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $22 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 May 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Flint, MI
Last Updated May 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Flint?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Flint, South Flint/Grand Blanc and Northwest Flint/Flushing are the most affordable neighborhoods in Flint.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Flint?
Based on current rent prices, Northwest Flint/Flushing, South Flint/Grand Blanc and Downtown Flint are the most expensive neighborhoods in Flint.
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Which Flint neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Flint with the most apartments available are South Flint/Grand Blanc, Northwest Flint/Flushing and Downtown Flint .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Flint, MI?
Because the average rent in Flint is $792, you’ll want to make about $2,640 per month or $31,680 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 10.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Flint is 27.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $676 - $966. You can expect to pay 0.6% less for groceries, 0.2% less for utilities, and 2.6% less for transportation.
How does Flint, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Flint, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$665/month
$802/month
One Bedroom
$788/month
$803/month
Two Bedroom
$1,070/month
$936/month
Three Bedroom
$1,407/month
$910/month
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.