Jefferson Pines
24 Parkway Pines,
Monticello, FL 32344
$1,299 - $1,306
3 Beds
Area Guide
Eastern Panhandle Monticello, FL
Enjoy life in a relaxed, small town within commuting distance of central Tallahassee when you choose an apartment in Monticello's Eastern Panhandle. Set about 30 miles away from the city, the Eastern Panhandle area stretches from the Georgia state line to the Gulf of Mexico and contains natural wonders such as the Aucilla Wildlife Management Area and Saint Marks Wildlife Refuge. Bordering the Apalachee Bay, Aucilla Wildlife Management Area is heavily forested and includes hiking trails, spring swimming, and river kayaking and canoeing. Saint Marks Wildlife Refuge features a lighthouse, a boat ramp, hiking trails, fishing, and birdwatching -- it is a wintering habitat for a variety of migratory birds. The refuge covers 70,000 acres and about 43 miles of coastline. While primarily rural, the Eastern Panhandle features clusters of homes and apartments in Monticello and other small communities such as Drifton and Waukeenah. Brick House Eatery in downtown Monticello is a local gathering place. It serves up a diverse selection of American food in a traditional diner setting.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Eastern Panhandle is $456 for one bedroom, and $499 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eastern Panhandle has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
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1 BR
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750 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$456/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,000 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$499/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Eastern Panhandle - Monticello, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Eastern Panhandle - Monticello, FL, so everyday errands require more planning.
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Eastern Panhandle - Monticello, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Military Bases
Airports
- Tallahassee International
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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 June 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.