Florissant Apartment Guide
North County’s biggest city, and one of the St. Louis metro’s best places to rent on a working budget.
Realistic rent ranges
Florissant’s averages (mid-2026): about $929 for a 1-bedroom, $1,109 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,367 for a 3-bedroom — with the citywide average near $1,053, roughly $400 under the City of St. Louis average. The real story is the spread: established communities on the north and east sides rent 1-bedrooms from the $600s–$700s and 2-bedrooms from $800–$950, while renovated stock near Old Town and the newer west side reaches $1,100–$1,300. Rents rose only about 1.4% last year — one of the calmer markets in the metro.
Getting around
Drivers do well here: I-270 crosses the city’s south side and connects to I-170, I-70, and US-367, putting most of North County within 15 minutes and downtown St. Louis around 25. MetroBus routes serve the Lindbergh, New Halls Ferry, and West Florissant corridors, connecting to the North County Transit Center in Ferguson for transfers across the region — workable for daily commutes on the main corridors, thin on the residential courts, so check the specific route before signing if you ride.
Major employers within a short commute
Healthcare is the anchor — Christian Hospital (BJC) sits on the city’s doorstep off Dunn Road, with SSM DePaul about 15 minutes west. The Hazelwood logistics and aerospace corridor (including Boeing’s campus by the airport and major distribution centers) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport are 10–15 minutes via I-270. Retail along Lindbergh and New Halls Ferry employs thousands more.
Schools
Florissant addresses split mainly between the Hazelwood School District and the Ferguson-Florissant School District, and the boundary doesn’t follow city lines — the same apartment complex’s neighbors across the street can be zoned differently. Always confirm the exact school assignment for a specific address with the district before signing.
Utilities and groceries
Electric is Ameren Missouri, gas is Spire, water is Missouri American Water; trash service depends on the property. At most communities the renter pays electric and gas — budget roughly $100–$200/month combined depending on season and unit size, and ask every property exactly which utilities are on you. Groceries are easy: Schnucks, Aldi, Save A Lot, and Walmart along the New Halls Ferry, Lindbergh, and West Florissant corridors.
See our dedicated neighborhood guide: Shopping, dining & errands near Cross Keys — a look at what's within a mile of New Halls Ferry & Highway 67 and why living near a hub like that saves renters real money.
What applications expect
Standard screening: gross income near 3× rent, a credit check where the story matters more than the score at many communities, and landlord references. Application fees typically run $30–$75 per adult. Full prep in our documents guide and credit guide.
Notable value: apartment communities to know
Our first verified profile is here: The Crossing at Northpointe (63033), with 1-bedrooms from $675 and 2-bedrooms from $800 — hundreds under the city average, pet friendly, with pool, playground, and dog park. More Florissant profiles are being verified now.