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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
$1,392/mo
Lowest Available
$1,280/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
3
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Flint, MI
3 listed units across 2 buildings offering 3 bed units in Flint, MI dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $111/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residences at Grand Blanc | Unit 3, Birch | $999 | $855 | $144 |
| Blackberry Creek Village Apartments | Unit 4 | $1,480 | $1,360 | $120 |
| Residences at Grand Blanc | Unit 2, Birch | $905 | $835 | $70 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Flint, MI
Compare average rent across Flint, MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton 48519 | $1,220 | ▼ $4 | $1,080 | 1 | 4 |
| Flint 48507 | $981 | ▲ $70 | $735 | 2 | 13 |
| Grand Traverse District | $783 | ▼ $19 | $783 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Flint, MI?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Flint, MI is $1,392 per month across 2 apartment communities and 3 available units.
The most affordable option is Blackberry Creek Village Apartments starting at $1,280/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,392/mo.
Prices range from $1,280 to $1,535 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Flint, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Flint, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberry Creek Village Apartments | $1,280/mo | $1,320/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Residences at Grand Blanc | $1,535/mo | $1,535/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
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
$56,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,392/mo.
Comfortable income
$67,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,280/mo), you need to earn at least $51,000/year.
Median household income in Flint, MI is $36,194 , about 46% 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) | $1,392 |
| Utilities | $280 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $667 |
| Healthcare | $325 |
| Other goods and services | $520 |
| Estimated total | $3,691/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.
Google Search Trends for Flint, MI Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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