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Average Rent in Flint MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Flint MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$948/mo
Lowest Available
$783/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
6
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Flint MI
Compare average rent across Flint MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint 48519 | $1,041 | $1,021 | 1 | 3 |
| Grand Traverse District | $855 | $783 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Flint MI?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Flint MI is $948 per month across 2 apartment communities and 6 available units.
The most affordable option is Marketplace starting at $783/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $948/mo.
Prices range from $783 to $1,051 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Flint MI Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Flint MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Flint MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketplace | $783/mo | $855/mo | 3 | 3.3 |
| Burton Place | $1,021/mo | $1,041/mo | 3 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for Flint MI Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Flint MI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$38,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $948/mo.
Comfortable income
$46,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($783/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Cost of living in Flint MI
We only have live rent data for Flint MI so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $948 |
| Estimated total | $948/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Explore Flint MI Apartments
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