Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Neighborhood of Flint, MI from $600 (27 Rentals)

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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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Clark Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Clark Commons

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

Cheapest Available East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East area of Flint, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Cozy Home Apartments priced from $645. Campus Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable East apartments for rent in Flint, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cozy Home Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$645
Campus Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Bervean Apartments1-Bed1BR,1BA$695
SYLVESTER MANOR APARTMENTSBR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Schafer SquareOne Bedroom (Lower)1BR,1BA$895
The Durantx121BR,1BA$975
Green Garden Villa Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe - 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$975
The Gatehouse2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East, MI

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Rowe Building in the in the East neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at MSU Lofts starting at $1,740 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Rowe Building2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.96
MSU Lofts1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Green Garden Villa Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe - 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.22
SYLVESTER MANOR APARTMENTSBR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.02
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
612 E 3rd St, Unit Apartment#3612 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.13
Campus Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Schafer SquareOne Bedroom (Lower)1BR,1BA$1.28
Bervean Apartments1-Bed1BR,1BA$1.14
Cozy Home Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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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
East, Flint, MI

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East is under $1,725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East?

The cheapest apartment in East is Cozy Home Apartments which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in East costs $1,749.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East?

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 East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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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.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.