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City Report · MI

Flint

Pop. 80,175·94th most expensive in Michigan·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$969/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$996
Falling (Monthly)
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Flint · $969
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 6% below what Flint's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$969/mo
Expected by trend
$1,035/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Flint's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$680
1 BR
$785
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,200
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,628/yr
At $969/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Flint, MI is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
80,175
Median income
$37,646
Median age
36.9
Renters
46.2%
Age distribution
23.6%
24%
24.8%
13.5%
14.1%
Under 1823.6%
18–3424%
35–5424.8%
55–6413.5%
65+14.1%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
35.5%
56.1%
White35.5%
Black56.1%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian0.7%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
15.5%
36.6%
33.7%
14.2%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma36.6%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+14.2%
Housing tenure
53.8%
46.2%
Owner53.8%
Renter46.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Flint, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$773 → $969
up 25.4%
Income
$32,358 → $37,646
up 16.3%
Population
83,312 → 80,175
down 3.8%
Renter share
44.9% → 46.2%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
12.1% → 14.2%
+2.1 pts
Median age
36.1 → 36.9
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Flint, MI has shifted from $773 to $969, up 25.4% since 2022. Census figures show median household income at $37,646 today, compared with $32,358 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Flint, MI losing about 3,137 residents over the five-year window, down 3.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 12.1% to 14.2% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Flint rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Flint. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Flint, MI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Flint is $969/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $680/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $970/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $785/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,200/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($37,646/yr), Flint ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Flint an affordable city for renters?

Flint is considered moderate for renters. At $969/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($37,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Flint slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Flint?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $969/mo in Flint. The local median household income is $37,646/yr, meaning the typical Flint household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Flint?

Rent in Flint has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Flint neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Flint are 48503 ($893/mo), 48504 ($1,052/mo), and 48532 ($1,055/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Flint is $969/mo.

How does Flint rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Flint is one of the more affordable cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #94 out of 95 tracked cities at $969/mo.

What percentage of Flint residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.2% of Flint households are renters, while 53.8% are owner-occupied. Flint leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Flint rent compare to the national average?

Flint's median rent of $969/mo is $996 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #94 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $969/mo, rent takes ~31% of Flint's median household income ($37,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Flint 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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