Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Ferguson, MO

Discover affordable housing in Ferguson where there are 13+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.

132 Cunningham Ave

132 Cunningham Ave, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 3
payment $1200/mo.
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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

921 Clearfield Dr

921 Clearfield Dr, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 3
payment $1250/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

444 Shirley Ave

444 Shirley Ave, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 4
payment $1300/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

803 Marvin Ave

803 Marvin Ave, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 3
payment $1150/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

533 Ford Dr

533 Ford Dr, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 3
payment $1435/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

404 St Louis Pl

404 St Louis Pl, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 3
payment $1225/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

7445 Blanding Dr

7445 Blanding Dr, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 3
payment $1400/mo.

837 Walters Dr

837 Walters Dr, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 3
payment $1325/mo.

105 Henquin Dr

105 Henquin Dr, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 2
payment $1200/mo.

7445 Blanding Dr

7445 Blanding Dr, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 3
payment $1475/mo.

320 Millman Dr

320 Millman Dr, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

bed 2
payment $1150/mo.

Ecumenical 4

833 Marvin Ave, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

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accessibility Accessible

1209 - 13 Chambers

1209 Chambers Rd, Ferguson, Missouri 63135

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How To Identify Affordable Housing in Ferguson, Missouri

Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.

Badge Description
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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists.
payment Subsidized
Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent.
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you
elderly Senior
Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older.
payment Income Based
Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income.
accessibility Accessible
Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy.
accessible_forward Disability
Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities.
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program.
The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Ferguson, Missouri
$22.90/hour
$10.60 (+86%) more than Missouri minimum wage and $15.65 (+216%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Ferguson, Missouri Affordable Housing ↓

What HUD offices serve Ferguson, Missouri?

Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.

Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Family Self-Sufficiency, Moderate Rehabilitation, Homeownership programs for Ferguson, Missouri.

Go to the Missouri Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Ferguson.

How many renters live in Ferguson, Missouri?

The City of Ferguson has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 52.94 percent of the population living in Ferguson.

What is the rental market like in Ferguson, Missouri?

There are an estimated housing units in the Ferguson area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Ferguson, Missouri, there are 1.08 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Ferguson?

The rental vacancy rate in Ferguson is 6 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.

How many rental units are in Ferguson for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Ferguson
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
52 496 2,067 1,290 101
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Ferguson

A large number of apartments in Ferguson have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.

How Much Is Rent in Ferguson

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $928 to $1,818. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $928
One BR $972
Two BR $1,209
Three BR $1,565
Four BR $1,818
2024 Fair Market Rents in Ferguson, Missouri

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Ferguson?

Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.

These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:

Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR
Studio 52 100 percent
One BR 411 83 percent
Two BR 1,459 71 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Ferguson, Missouri

How many affordable rental units are in Ferguson?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Ferguson, Missouri including the following:

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Ferguson, Missouri

Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.

Income Based Apartments in Ferguson, Missouri

Ferguson features 0 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

Low Rent Apartments in Ferguson, Missouri

There are 24 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Ferguson.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Ferguson, Missouri

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Ferguson landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Ferguson.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Ferguson, Missouri for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,088 and $1,330.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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