City Report · MO

Florissant

Pop. 51,773·20th most expensive in Missouri·Rental market data updated monthly for Florissant, MO

Median rent (all units)

$1,656/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$276

Reported rents

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Florissant · $1,656

More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Rent Reality Score

48/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Florissant's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,656/mo

Expected by trend

$1,636/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Florissant's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,030

1 BR

$1,065

2 BR

$1,315

3 BR

$1,700

4 BR+

$1,955

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,315/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,656 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in Florissant usually run 0.6% below trend in February and 0.7% above it in August, about $22 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in Florissant is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in Florissant changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 60 Missouri cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in Florissant rose 35.2% while median household income rose 18.8% ($54,978 to $65,318). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in Florissant is 45.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,318) is $1,633 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,315); a 3-bedroom is $1,700.

Cheaper nearby

Ferguson, 4 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,351/mo), about $3,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Florissant. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,872/yr

At $1,656/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Florissant, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

51,773

Median income

$65,318

Median age

37.6

Renters

32.9%

Age distribution

22.3%

23.3%

24.7%

13.5%

16.1%

Under 1822.3%

18–3423.3%

35–5424.7%

55–6413.5%

65+16.1%

Gender

47.2%

52.8%

Male47.2%

Female52.8%

Race & ethnicity

45.7%

44%

White45.7%

Black44%

Hispanic2.4%

Asian0.9%

Other7.1%

Education (25+)

30.7%

39.7%

22.5%

No HS diploma7.1%

HS diploma30.7%

Some college39.7%

Bachelor's+22.5%

Housing tenure

67.1%

32.9%

Owner67.1%

Renter32.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Florissant, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,221 → $1,656

up 35.6%

Income

$58,516 → $65,318

up 11.6%

Population

52,382 → 51,773

down 1.2%

Renter share

33.9% → 32.9%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

22.1% → 22.5%

+0.4 pts

The median rent in Florissant, MO stood at $1,221 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,656, reflecting a 35.6% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in Florissant, MO now reports about $65,318, up from $58,516 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 52,382 residents to roughly 51,773. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Florissant, MO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Florissant on your salary?

At $1,656/mo, how Florissant rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $86,922/yr · Rent = 22.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $61,714/yr · Rent = 32.2% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,088/yr · Rent = 28% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $127,061/yr · Rent = 15.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $162,352/yr · Rent = 12.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $57,785/yr · Rent = 34.4% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $52,173/yr · Rent = 38.1% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $64,308/yr · Rent = 30.9% income

stretched

By apartment size

Florissant rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Florissant. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Florissant, MO

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Florissant is $1,656/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,030/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,315/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,065/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,700/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($65,318/yr), Florissant ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Florissant?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,656/mo in Florissant. The local median household income is $65,318/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Florissant?

Rent in Florissant has risen 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in Florissant?

Asking rents in Florissant are usually lowest in February, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $22 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in Florissant?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in Florissant rose 35.2% while median household income rose 18.8%, from $54,978 to $65,318. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

Which Florissant neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Florissant are 63031 ($1,569/mo), and 63033 ($1,656/mo). Citywide, the median rent is $1,656/mo.

How does Florissant rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Florissant is one of the pricier among Missouri cities for rent, ranking #20 of 76 tracked cities at $1,656/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Florissant changed +4.2%, against a typical +4.4% across the 60 Missouri cities Zillow tracks.