Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Flint Neighborhood of Flint, MI (167 Rentals)

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 721 Thomson St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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721 Thomson St

FlintMI48503

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 2028 Joliet St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2028 Joliet St

FlintMI48504
property at 1105 Waldman Ave

$900

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$900

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$900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1105 Waldman Ave

FlintMI48507
property at 3517 Herrick St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3517 Herrick St

FlintMI48503
property at 3702 Whitney Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

3702 Whitney Ave

FlintMI48532
property at 4017 W Kearsley St

$1,050

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$1,050

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4017 W Kearsley St

FlintMI48532

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Downtown Flint, Flint, MI Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Flint, Flint, MI

Ranked #10

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Michigan and customized analysis for Central Flint, MI. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with little ones? this residential submarket has now become known as a leading section of town for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, and having the best education and schools available.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this section of Flint ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Flint

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Flint area of Flint, MI?

As of today, August 14, 2026, there are currently 167 available Downtown Flint apartments priced from $595 to $2,310, with an average monthly rent of $981.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Flint Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Flint ranges from $595 to $1,777 with an average monthly rent of $815.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Flint cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Flint range from $795 to $2,310. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,123.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.