Rent in Flint, MI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,033$12,396 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,133 (+9.7%)How much rent can you afford in Flint, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Flint, MI by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $731 | $8,772 | $29,240 | $14.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $856 | $10,272 | $34,240 | $16.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,033 | $12,396 | $41,320 | $19.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,272 | $15,264 | $50,880 | $24.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,497 | $17,964 | $59,880 | $28.79/hr |
Living and working in Flint, MI
Rent in Flint, MI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Flint, MI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,133 for a two-bedroom, up 9.7% from $1,033. A one-bedroom goes from $856 to $939, a studio from $731 to $792.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Flint, MI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $856 for a one-bedroom and $1,033 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,396 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Flint, MI?
To keep a $1,033 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.87 an hour, or $41,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $856 takes $16.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Flint, MI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $731, one bedroom $856, two $1,033, three $1,272 and four $1,497 a month.
Is rent affordable in Flint, MI?
For the typical household, earning $37,646 a year ($3,137 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,033 takes 32.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,033 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.87 an hour.