Average Rent in Flint, MI
5 apartment buildings, 18 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,023/mo
median $975
market average
Cheapest
$735/mo
Residences at Grand Blanc
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
18
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Flint, MI.
Average rent trend, last month
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Flint, MI Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Residences at Grand Blanc
5800 Maplebrook Ln, Flint, MI 48507, USA
Marketplace
310 E 3rd St, Flint, MI 48502, USA
Blackberry Creek Village Apartments
4140 Blackberry Creek Rd, Burton, MI 48519, USA
Miller West Apartments
G-3100 Miller Rd, Flint, MI 48532, USA
River Forest Apartments
3570 River Forest Ct, Flint, MI 48532, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Residences at Grand Blanc 5800 Maplebrook Ln, Flint, MI 48507, USA | $735 | $968 | $1.39 | 3.8 (241) | 12 |
| 2 | Marketplace 310 E 3rd St, Flint, MI 48502, USA | $783 | $783 | $1.16 | 3.3 (45) | 1 |
| 3 | Blackberry Creek Village Apartments 4140 Blackberry Creek Rd, Burton, MI 48519, USA | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1.04 | 3.9 (88) | 4 |
| 4 | Miller West Apartments G-3100 Miller Rd, Flint, MI 48532, USA | $1,128 | $1,128 | $1.10 | 4.3 (98) | 1 |
| 5 | River Forest Apartments 3570 River Forest Ct, Flint, MI 48532, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.7 (78) | 0 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Residences at Grand Blanc
3.8 (241)5800 Maplebrook Ln, Flint, MI 48507, USA
Marketplace
3.3 (45)310 E 3rd St, Flint, MI 48502, USA
Blackberry Creek Village Apartments
3.9 (88)4140 Blackberry Creek Rd, Burton, MI 48519, USA
Miller West Apartments
4.3 (98)G-3100 Miller Rd, Flint, MI 48532, USA
River Forest Apartments
3.7 (78)3570 River Forest Ct, Flint, MI 48532, USA
By Area
Flint, MI neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Flint, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Flint, MI is $1,023 per month, based on 18 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $735 at Residences at Grand Blanc to $1,535 at Residences at Grand Blanc.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $875/mo | $875/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $816/mo | $735/mo | 6 |
| 2 Bed | $1,058/mo | $895/mo | 8 |
| 3 Bed | $1,392/mo | $1,280/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Flint, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Flint, MI averages $816/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,058/mo. At the local median household income of $36,194, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Flint, MI at $859/mo. The current tracked market average runs 19% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Flint, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Flint, MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$41,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,023/mo.
Comfortable income
$49,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($735/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Flint, MI is $36,194 , about 26% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Flint, MI
Overall prices in Flint, MI runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Flint, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,023 |
| Utilities | $280 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $667 |
| Healthcare | $325 |
| Other goods and services | $520 |
| Estimated total | $3,322/mo |
Population
80,835
Median household income
$36,194
Census median rent
$859/mo
Rent as % of income
36.1%
Median age
36.2
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Flint, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Flint, MI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $1,917 | +87% | -5.6% | 16 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,452 | +42% | +4.8% | 16 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $2,076 | +103% | -5.6% | 15 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $2,019 | +97% | +7.7% | 14 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,333 | +30% | +9.3% | 12 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,413 | +38% | -1.9% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Flint, MI?
The average rent in Flint, MI is $1,023 per month, based on 18 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Flint, MI?
The median asking rent in Flint, MI is $975 per month, computed from 18 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,023/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Flint, MI?
The lowest available rent in Flint, MI starts at $735 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Flint, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Flint, MI average $816/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $735/mo across 6 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Flint, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Flint, MI average $1,058/mo. Units start from $895/mo across 8 units currently listed.
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