Rent in Flint, MI
Across Flint's 10 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $964 a month, with figures from $734–$1,841. The highest typical rent is in 48502 ($1,841) and the lowest in 48505 ($734). 7 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Genesee County pay about 1.36% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $792 | $462–$852 | 10 |
| 1 bed | $921 | $275–$1,008 | 10 |
| 2 beds | $964 | $734–$1,841 | 10 |
| 3 beds | $1,181 | $947–$1,391 | 10 |
| 4 beds | $1,613 | $891–$2,142 | 10 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Flint ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Flint, MI?
- About $964 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $734–$1,841. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Flint, MI?
- About $921 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $275–$1,008. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Flint, MI?
- About $1,181 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $947–$1,391. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Flint, MI?
- About $792 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $462–$852. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Flint, MI?
- About $1,613 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $891–$2,142. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Flint ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 48502 has the highest typical rent at $1,841 a month, and 48505 the lowest at $734.
- What is the property tax rate in Flint, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Genesee County pay a typical 1.36% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Flint rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).