Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Neighborhood of Flint, MI from $595 (28 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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Stanton Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton Apartments

712 S Grand Traverse StFlint, MI 48502
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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
  • Utilities Included

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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
Stanton Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
SYLVESTER MANOR APARTMENTSBR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Durantx12Studio,1BA$925
Green Garden Villa Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe - 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$975
Schafer SquareTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,195
The Gatehouse2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East, MI

As of August 24, 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
The Gatehouse2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Schafer SquareTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.13
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
Campus Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
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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East, Flint, MI

Ranked #10

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

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2.5
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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 $910.

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 10 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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

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