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Flint

·94th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Flint, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,776/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$189
Rising (Monthly)
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Flint · $1,776
More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,776/mo, rent takes about 30% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$71,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Flint's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,410/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,312/yr
At $1,776/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Flint is $1,776/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,050/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,150/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,880/mo.

At 30% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Flint ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Flint an affordable city for renters?

Flint is considered moderate for renters. At $1,776/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the US median household income ($72,000/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 $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,776/mo in Flint.

Is rent going up or down in Flint?

Rent in Flint has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Flint rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Flint is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #94 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,776/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Flint?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Flint ($1,776/mo): Liberty City ($1,150/mo), Athens ($1,168/mo), Tyler ($1,372/mo).

How does Flint rent compare to the national average?

Flint's median rent of $1,776/mo is $189 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #94 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,776/mo, rent takes ~30% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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