Brooksville

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Brooksville, FL Area Guide

A quiet town brimming with rustic charm.

History Affordable Architecture Rural Golf

Cobblestone streets, century-old homes, and canopies of Spanish moss give Brooksville a sense of place that’s genuinely hard to find anywhere else in Florida. Serving as the county seat of Hernando County, this small city sits roughly an hour north of Tampa, offering easy access to the metro without the hectic pace. Downtown Brooksville has a walkable, small-town core with local shops and eateries tucked among well-preserved historic architecture. Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty to explore nearby, from Withlacoochee State Forest to Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, both offering sprawling acreage for hiking, biking, and camping.

The rental landscape here leans toward single-family homes and townhomes, though apartment communities are available for those who prefer a more maintenance-free lifestyle. Options tend to be more spacious compared to larger Florida metros, making the city an appealing alternative for renters seeking room to breathe. Brooksville was established in 1856 through the merger of two early settlements, and that layered history is visible in the architecture dotting its neighborhoods. The city hosts an annual Civil War reenactment that draws visitors from across the region, bringing that storied past to life each year.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brooksville, FL is $1,256 for a studio, $1,307 for one bedroom, $1,488 for two bedrooms, and $1,946 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brooksville has decreased by -5.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,307/month
680 Sq Ft
House
$1,924/month
1,503 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Not Bikeable

Bikeability

10 / 100

Schools

Chocachatti Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

783 Students

Pine Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

991 Students

Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

62 Students

Eastside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

737 Students

Moton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

679 Students

West Hernando Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

695 Students

Powell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,004 Students

D. S. Parrott Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

835 Students

Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

62 Students

Nature Coast Technical High

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

1,298 Students

Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

62 Students

Frank W. Springstead High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,896 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,426 Students

Hernando High School

Public

Grades PK & 6-12

1,299 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.