Florissant Apartments for Rent

Find The Perfect Apartment In Florissant

Florissant in East-Central Missouri is considered a 'second-ring' suburb of the city of St. Louis. It has a population of 52,158 covering some 11.7 square miles. It is one of the oldest towns in the state. It was settled by French settlers; thus the name, which roughly translated to 'Blooming'. Famous comedian Cedric the Entertainer was born here. You'll find Florissant does indeed have a certain je ne sais quoi about it from talking to some of the locals using our link: LocalTalk. Population density is high in Florissant, but that shouldn't discourage from browsing our listings to start your apartment search: Apartment Guide. Florissant is a choice suburb if you want to be near St. Louis but be somewhere with a certain level of peace and quiet. Various nature parks surround the town (including the beautiful and massive Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, along side the great Mississippi River), and the town also has good schools and libraries. There's even the airport fairly close-by.

Rental Trends in Florissant

Rents for apartments in Florissant vary a great deal...you're bound to find something within you price range, as the properties range from modest apartment homes to more spacious full houses or condominium spaces. These places tend to be located outside the city center, and you might even be lucky enough to land an apartment in the exquisite neighborhoods of Spanish Lake, Castle Front or Riverview, which are all located along the Mississippi River. Your apartment will be no more than thirty minutes north of St. Louis, at any rate, by car.

All About The Lovely Town Of Florissant

The town's official page will tell you everything you will need to know while moving-in to your new apartment in Florissant. It was still a predominately French-speaking area until the turn of the 20th Century. Not so much anymore, but it's still a big part of the place's heritage. Many of the streets in the old part of the time still have French names! Have a look at the former churches, log cabins, old city hall, the old marketplace and the Imperial Crown Pet Cemetery! (spooky...just off N. Highway 67) On the site you'll also find information about the historic old Colonial homes, and the Fall Festival, the ice rink and the indoor pool. Sign-up for the town newsletter and watch videos online of live community events. Once the Christmas season kicks into high gear, you also have the Snack With Santa event at the James J. Eagan Center, the Tree Lighting and Christmas Walk In Old Town. Stay up-to-date by checking the town's official calendar of events.

Parks And Outdoor Recreation

Besides the indoor community pool and ice rink, Florissant is also a haven for golfers, bicyclists, dog-lovers, fishermen, hunters and just all-around sportsmen in general. There's even the Dunegant Skateboard Park, within a recreational area of 52 acres that encompasses 6 illuminated tennis courts, picnic areas and a roofed pavilion, as well as several baseball diamonds and volleyball courts. The actual skatepark is 10,000 square feet and skaters are required to wear full protection, helmet, knee pads, etcetera. In total there are over 400 acres of park space in Florissant. Then, you don't have to travel very far at all to get to the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. At the meeting of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, Columbia Bottom is a site of natural splendor un-paralleled anywhere in the state of Missouri. Dogs need to be lead on a leash but you can walk with your little fella anywhere up and down the network of trails through the wilderness.

Your Day-To-Day Life In Florissant

To go over some more practical matters: schools, downtown amenities like restaurants, shopping, entertainment...Florissant boasts two exceptional school districts, Hazelwood and Ferguson-Florissant, as well as the Missouri School of Barbering and Hairstyling. You won't find that everywhere! The Florissant Civic Center Theater is also a big draw. They not only put on theatrical play productions, but also host a slew of musical events throughout the year. Go to their website to find out more. You'll find that in general an apartment in Florissant will be an ideal base-of-operations for experiencing St. Louis from a distance while you while also be a part of this quirky small-town-ish vibe. You get a little taste of everything living in Florissant: nature and outdoor recreation, cosmopolitan culture, and the peaceful neighborhood feel that's just right for you to make your new home.