
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Flint Neighborhood of Flint, MI from $500 (40 Rentals)
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Cozy Home Apartments

Village Shore Apartments

River Forest Apartments

Bervean Apartments

Country Club Manor Apartments

Flint East Village Apartments

Savory Village Apartments
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Clovertree Apartments

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2145 E McLean Ave
Downtown Flint, Flint, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Flint?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Flint Studio Apartments | $975 | $975 | $975 |
Downtown Flint 1 Bedroom Apartments | $796 | $575 | $1,000 |
Downtown Flint 2 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $695 | $1,260 |
Downtown Flint 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $800 | $1,700 |
Downtown Flint 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $1,161 | $1,450 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Flint Neighborhood of Flint, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Flint Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Flint area of Flint, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Cozy Home Apartments priced from $645. Village Shore Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Downtown Flint apartments for rent in Flint, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cozy Home Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Village Shore Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
River Forest Apartments | 1 x 1 775sf River Forest | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Midway Square Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $693 |
Bervean Apartments | 1-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Country Club Manor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Savory Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Flint East Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Clovertree Apartments | 1BD TH | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Southgate Townhomes | One Bed/One Bath Hammerberg Road | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Flint, MI
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Flint area is the $0.71 price per square foot CB Model at River Valley Manor Apartments in the in the Northwest Flint Flushing neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Downtown Flint apartment is the Two Bed/One Bath/ Basement Model at Southgate Townhomes starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Flint apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River Valley Manor Apartments | CB | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
Southgate Townhomes | Two Bed/One Bath/ Basement | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Carriage House Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
River Forest Apartments | 1 x 1 816sf River Forest | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Country Club Manor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Sylvester Manor | One Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
612 E 3rd St, Unit Apartment #3 | 612 E 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Campus Village Flint | 2BR/1BA Premium | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Village Shore Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Bervean Apartments | 1-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Flint, Flint, MI
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Flint, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Downtown Flint Neighborhood in Flint, MI
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Flint Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Flint?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Flint is Cozy Home Apartments which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Downtown Flint costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 20 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Flint?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Flint have an average cost of $524 which is $926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Flint.
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