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Off-Campus Housing Near UM-Flint
$1,050+/unit
Fees may applyLux Off Linden Apartments
$939+/unit
Fees may applyMiller West Apartments
$905+/unit
Fees may applyResidences at Grand Blanc
$895+/unit
Fees may applySchafer Square Apartments
About Off-Campus Housing Near University of Michigan-Flint
University of Michigan-Flint anchors downtown Flint with about 6,800 students on a riverfront campus that flows into the city's core. It's a largely commuter school, so the vibe leans practical and city-connected rather than dorm-centric, though two residence halls, First Street and Riverfront, keep a steady on-campus crowd. Campus sits right on the Flint River, steps from downtown theaters and cultural events, and the Flint Cultural Center, with its museums and performance halls, is a short trip away. Historic Carriage Town, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, borders campus with restored homes and walkable streets. Flint is mid-transformation, and students feel that energy downtown. Interstates 69 and 475 make getting around easy.
University of Michigan-Flint Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
UM-Flint does not require students to live on campus, so there is no freshman live-on mandate. The university offers two residence halls, First Street for first-year students and Riverfront for upperclass and graduate students, but living there is a choice. First Street residents need a meal plan, while at Riverfront it is optional.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Because so many students commute, plenty live at home or rent downtown and in nearby neighborhoods from their first semester. That puts you in the regular Flint rental market, which leans toward local landlords and smaller management companies rather than big national operators. Confirm parking, especially if you are commuting in off I-69 or I-475.
Lease Timing
Leases are usually 12 months, so plan and budget across the full year. Read the lease for who covers utilities, since heating an older Michigan rental through winter adds up. Some downtown units are newer renovations while plenty of housing stock is older, so tour in person and check the basics like heat, locks, and laundry before you commit.