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Flint

·107th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Flint, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,736/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$226
Falling (Monthly)
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Flint · $1,736
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,736/mo, rent takes about 29% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,410/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,736 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,832/yr
At $1,736/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Flint is $1,736/mo as of August 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 29% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Flint ranks as affordable 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 affordable for renters. At $1,736/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Flint falls comfortably within that range.

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 $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,736/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 August 2026.

How does Flint rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Flint is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #107 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,736/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Flint?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Flint ($1,736/mo): Liberty City ($1,150/mo), Athens ($1,221/mo), Palestine ($1,357/mo).

How does Flint rent compare to the national average?

Flint's median rent of $1,736/mo is $226 (12%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #107 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,736/mo, rent takes ~29% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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