Cheap Apartments for Rent in Flint, MI from $300 (25 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in Flint.

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Glen Acre Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Acre Estates

1910 W Pierson RdFlint, MI 48504
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Western Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Western Pines

2252 Noble AveFlint, MI 48532
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Bradley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradley Apartments

322-352 Bradley AveFlint, MI 48503
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Slidell Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Slidell Senior Apartments

2201 W Carpenter RdFlint, MI 48505
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Stevenson Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stevenson Apartments

709 N Stevenson StFlint, MI 48504
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Shiloh Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shiloh Commons

3209 Buick StFlint, MI 48505
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Pineshores Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pineshores Apartments

3360 N Linden RdFlint, MI 48504
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The Berridge Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Berridge Place

421 Garland StFlint, MI 48503
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Vanderbilt Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vanderbilt Townhomes

6028 Vanderbilt DrMount Morris, MI 48458
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Flint, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Flint, MI

Pricing Updated: 05/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Flint, MI area range in price from $550 to $3,299 with an overall median price of $1,323. The three Flint neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beecher at $825, Northwest Flint Flushing at $595, and Carriage Town at $550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Flint Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Beecher$825$8251
Northwest Flint Flushing$1,026$59534
Carriage Town$1,305$55027
Central Flint$1,305$55028
Downtown Flint$1,305$55048
East$1,305$55027
East Village Flint$1,305$55028
North$1,305$55027
University Park$1,305$55024
Northeast Flint Genesee$1,399$55088

Cheapest Available Flint Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Flint, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Cozy Home Apartments in the East neighborhood priced from $645. Midway Square Townhomes in the East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $693. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Flint apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cozy Home Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$645
Midway Square Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath - Affordable1BR,1BA$693
Green Pine Acres ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
Kings Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$725
Flint East Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Flint, MI

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Flint area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2Bed 2Bath Model at Riverwood Luxury Apartments in the in the Cole Creek Estates neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Flint apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Carriage House Apartments starting at $965 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Flint apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverwood Luxury Apartments2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
Carriage House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Miller West ApartmentsDurant1BR,1BA$0.88
The Elms at Granada2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Southgate TownhomesOne Bed/One Bath Hammerberg Road1BR,1BA$0.88
612 E 3rd St, Unit Apartment #2612 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.03
Sylvester ManorOne Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.03
Green Pine Acres ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Genesee Village - Flint, MIThe Brentwood1BR,1BA$1.09
Campus Village Flint2BR/1BA Premium2BR,1BA$0.94

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Flint Overview

Flint, Michigan offers affordable city living in a great location. It’s the largest city in its county, and apartments in Flint, MI, are available year-round. The city has a bit of a “tough” reputation, but businesses and residents are working hard to reverse negative trends. The city is now in a rebuilding stage, making it a great time to move in.

Why live in Flint, MI?

" There’s no doubt that Flint has had some troubles in the past. However, things are definitely turning around. If you work in downtown Flint or go to school at the University of Michigan or Kettering University, living in the city is a natural choice. The downtown area in particular is seeing a lot of residential growth. Most people like the easy commute to work and the ability to bike or walk wherever you need to go. Not needing a car can save a lot of money."

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Getting Around Flint, MI

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Flint Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Flint?

The cheapest apartment in Flint is Cozy Home Apartments which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Flint costs $1,323.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Flint?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 211 regular apartments in Flint that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Flint?

Cheap apartments in Flint have an average cost of $827 which is $496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Flint.

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