Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Average rent in
Flint, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Flint, MI rent stands today
Flint, MI rent rose 8.9% year over year, with a current median of $953/month. Renters today are paying $58 more per month on average than last year, despite a 4.5% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Flint is 51.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 99 total rentals across a mix of houses and apartments.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Flint rent for $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms for $785/month, 2-bedrooms for $900/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,050/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,795/month. These figures show a wide range of rents by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Flint saw a YoY increase of 132.9%, far outpacing the citywide rise of 8.9%. This segment's growth marks a distinct trend within the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Flint
$953/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Flint is $953 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $997 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Flint
99
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Flint rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Flint, MI
Average rent prices in Flint have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Flint, MI
Rent prices in Flint vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Flint is $900, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Flint run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 |  6% | 47% | |
1 bedroom | $785 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 4% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,050 | 5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 15% | 121% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Flint, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,000 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
47%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$785
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
121%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Flint, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Houses
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Flint, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Flint, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Flint and Brandon Township by all bedroom counts and property types.
Flint
51%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Flint, MI is 21% lower than the median rent in Brandon Township, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
$955
25%$900
22%$1,422
1%$1,050
$919
9%$1,517
7%$1,200
21%$1,200
$1,205
3%$914
5%$1,325
11%Cost of living in Flint, MI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 19% lower |
| Housing | 26% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Flint, MI
5d+ ago
House for rent in Flint
912 Waldman Ave #NA, Flint, MI 48507
3 beds
2 baths
$675
House for rent
Available Apr 21
5d+ ago
410 Lippincott Blvd, Flint, MI 48503
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Flint
3341 Richfield Rd #3341, Flint, MI 48506
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Flint
2621 Churchill Ave, Flint, MI 48506
2 beds
1 bath
$745
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Flint
4474 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48532
Studio
0 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Flint
4480 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48532
Studio
0 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1440 N Linden Rd, Flint, MI 48532
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Flint
5476 Westchester Dr, Flint, MI 48532
3 beds
1 bath
$1,565
House for rent
37m ago
2401 1/2 E Pierson Rd, Flint, MI 48506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$890–$1,295
Apartment for rent
10h ago
607 E 2nd Ave, Flint, MI 48502
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,299
Apartment for rent
22h ago
902 Burlington Dr, Flint, MI 48503
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,112
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1440 N Linden Rd, Flint, MI 48532
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
135 Pine Bluff Rd. #135, Flint, MI 48504
3 beds
2 baths
$953
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Verified
108 Ashford Dr #108, Flint, MI 48504
3 beds
2 baths
$953
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Verified
2322 Cascade Ave, Flint, MI 48504
3 beds
2 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Verified
2463 Gena Ann Ln, Flint, MI 48504
3 beds
2 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
3d ago
Verified
135 Pine Bluff Rd. #135, Flint, MI 48504
3 beds
2 baths
$953
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Verified
108 Ashford Dr #108, Flint, MI 48504
3 beds
2 baths
$953
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Verified
2322 Cascade Ave, Flint, MI 48504
3 beds
2 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Verified
2463 Gena Ann Ln, Flint, MI 48504
3 beds
2 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
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Frequently asked questions for Flint, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Flint rental market.
How much is rent in Flint?
The average rent in Flint is $953 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Flint?
Average rent prices in Flint have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Flint rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Flint is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $997 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Flint?
To comfortably afford rent in Flint, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Flint?
Flint's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $780 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $900 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 43% of the market, providing renters with strong selection in this category.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).