Cheap Apartments for Rent in Flint, MI from $300 (19 Rentals)

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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Western Pines

2252 Noble AveFlint, MI 48532
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Stevenson Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stevenson Apartments

709 N Stevenson StFlint, MI 48504
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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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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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Flint, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Flint, MI

Pricing Updated: 03/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Flint, MI area range in price from $575 to $3,299 with an overall median price of $1,366. The three Flint neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West at $654, Swartz Creek Valley Park at $725, and Beecher at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Flint Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West$1,025$6545
Swartz Creek Valley Park$1,039$72512
Beecher$1,100$75011
Northeast Flint Beecher Genesee$1,103$65016
Northwest Flint Flushing$1,107$65048
Carriage Town$1,399$65031
Central Flint$1,399$6508
Downtown Flint$1,399$65040
East$1,399$65010
East Village Flint$1,399$65025

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. Southgate Townhomes in the South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Flint apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cozy Home Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$645
Southgate Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$650
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 775sf River Forest1BR,1BA$650
Campus Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Bervean Apartments1-Bed1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Flint, MI

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Flint area is the $0.87 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Loft Model at Maple Park Terraces in the in the South Flint Grand Blanc neighborhood starting from $1,044. The second greatest value Flint apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Cedarshores Apartments starting at $978 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Northeast Flint Beecher Genesee 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.
Maple Park TerracesTwo Bed Two Bath Loft2BR,2BA$0.87
Cedarshores Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.93
Summerfield Apartments5200 N. Genesee units 200- 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.86
Genesee Village - Flint, MIBradford2BR,1BA$0.96
Country Club Manor Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$0.97
Southgate Townhomes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.94
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 816sf River Forest1BR,1BA$0.86
Huntington Circle2 Bed 1 Bath Standard2BR,1BA$1.01
Campus Village Flint2BR/1BA Premium2BR,1BA$0.94
Campus Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93

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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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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 $1,366.

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 52 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 $526 which is $840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Flint.

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