Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 28, 2026
Average rent in
Flint, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on May 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Flint, MI rent rose 11.8% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters are paying $122 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 1.0% month over month after a recent peak in January 2026.
Vs. national rents
Flint rents run roughly half the national median, sitting 51.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Flint as an accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Flint are $1,050/month, 1-bedroom units rent for $800/month, and 4+ bedroom units rent for $1,097/month. The range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters in this market.
Median rent
Median rent in Flint
$950/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Flint is $950 per month as of May 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Flint
102
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $899, whereas a house costs $972. 1-bedroom apartments in Flint run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 |  34% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,017 | 2% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $1,097 | 11% | 16% |
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 | $899 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $972 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,017
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,097
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
16%
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
$899
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$972
Last 30 days
9%
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
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Flint, MI is 27% lower than the median rent in Brandon Township, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,300
$1,200
6%$950
13%$1,250
9%$1,134
$1,000
18%$1,285
5%$1,150
34%$1,475
$1,145
13%$939
3%$1,250
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 | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 21% lower |
| Housing | 34% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
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
17h ago
410 Lippincott Blvd, Flint, MI 48503
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2211 South Dort Highway, Flint, MI 48507
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Flint
5125 N Center Rd, Flint, MI 48506
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Flint
5476 Westchester Dr, Flint, MI 48532
3 beds
1 bath
$1,565
House for rent
1d ago
1440 N Linden Rd, Flint, MI 48532
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Flint
3 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Apr 6
16h ago
902 Burlington Dr, Flint, MI 48503
1–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$1,087
Apartment for rent
17h ago
410 Lippincott Blvd, Flint, MI 48503
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
23h ago
3807 Lippincott Blvd, Flint, MI 48507
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
124 Cherry Hill Dr. #124, Flint, MI 48504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,053
$953
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
1d ago
607 E 2nd Ave, Flint, MI 48502
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6914 Clio Court, Flint, MI 48504
2 beds
2 baths
$1,166
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Flint
2013 Kentucky Ave, Flint, MI 48506
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,099
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
124 Cherry Hill Dr. #124, Flint, MI 48504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,053
$953
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Flint
3 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Apr 6
16h ago
902 Burlington Dr, Flint, MI 48503
1–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$1,087
Apartment for rent
17h ago
410 Lippincott Blvd, Flint, MI 48503
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
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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 $950 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Flint?
Average rent prices in Flint have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,000 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).