Rental GuideFlint, MI

Flint rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$960

Year Over Year Change

$49

Rentals available, last 30 days

129

Rent ranges for Flint apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

86%

$0 - $750

86%

How has rent in Flint, MI changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Flint, MI, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $960, which is a 4.78% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Flint, MI is about $900. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Flint, MI is $960, and studios are about $1,050 per month.

See more Flint, MI rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Flint, MI?

schools

2,840

students

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Who lives in Flint, MI?

Gender

49% Male

51% Female

Age Range

0-19

27%

20-34

21%

35-44

11%

45-64

26%

65+

13%

Language

English

96%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

14%

High School

64%

Bachelor's

16%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Flint, MI?

Families

27% Families

73% Single

Property

43% Renters

57% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

41%

25-50k

30%

50-75k

15%

75-100k

100-150k

150k+

How do residents get around Flint, MI?

Flint locals spend about 22 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus run by Mass Transportation Authority (MTA Flint) to navigate Flint and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Flint is through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 57.80 miles away.

Walking

5/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

5/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

9/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Flint are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Flint, MI

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Flint, 59% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Flint

Job market

65%Satisfaction rating

Public transportation

59%Satisfaction rating

Affordable housing

57%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Pet friendly

Nightlife

Quality schools

Weather

Parks & recreation

Dating scene

Cost of living

Pet friendly

57%

Nightlife

49%

Quality schools

49%

Weather

41%

Parks & recreation

33%

Dating scene

33%

Cost of living

24%

57%

49%

41%

33%

24%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Flint, MI?

The overall cost of living in Flint, MI is 9% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Flint you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.30 per carton, and milk $4.72. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $107.64 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.