Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Flint Neighborhood of Flint, MI from $500 (59 Rentals)

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$870

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3702 Ivanhoe Ave

FlintMI48506

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Stevenson Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stevenson Apartments

709 N Stevenson StFlint, MI 48504
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Shiloh Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shiloh Commons

3209 Buick StFlint, MI 48505

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The Berridge Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Berridge Place

421 Garland StFlint, MI 48503
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Aaron Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aaron Apartments

3807 Lippincott BlvdFlint, MI 48507
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Abbey Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Lane Apartments

4475 Richfield RdFlint, MI 48506
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Clark Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Clark Commons

1201 Saginaw StFlint, MI 48502
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Downtown Flint, Flint, MI Local Guide

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. River Forest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Flint apartments for rent in Flint, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cozy Home Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$645
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 775sf River Forest1BR,1BA$650
Campus Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Southgate Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$650
Bervean Apartments1-Bed1BR,1BA$695
Kings Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$730
Clovertree Apartments1BD TH1BR,1BA$770
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Savory Village Apartments LLC2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$850
Schafer SquareOne Bedroom (Lower)1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Flint, MI

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Flint area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2BD Model at Westgate Manor in the in the South neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Downtown Flint apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Southgate Townhomes starting at $795 with a $0.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westgate Manor2BD2BR,1BA$1.11
Southgate Townhomes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.94
River Forest Apartments1 x 1 816sf River Forest1BR,1BA$0.86
SYLVESTER MANOR APARTMENTSBR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Savory Village Apartments LLC2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
612 E 3rd St, Unit Apartment#3612 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.13
Campus Village Flint2BR/1BA Premium2BR,1BA$0.94
Campus Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Bervean Apartments1-Bed1BR,1BA$1.14

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Downtown Flint, Flint, MI

Ranked #9

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown Flint, Flint, and the greater Flint area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,208.

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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Flint that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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