ReNew Tallahassee
1505 W Tharpe St,
Tallahassee, FL 32303
$519 - $889
2-4 Beds
Griffin Heights
Tallahassee, FL
Griffin Heights - Tallahassee, FL
Area Guide
Experience the essence of college-town living
College Town
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Located just north of Florida State University, Griffin Heights is a predominantly residential neighborhood tucked between Tennessee Street and Tharpe Street. Griffin Heights is especially popular with college students, offering an array of affordable apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent within walking distance of FSU and easy driving distance of Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College.
The neighborhood’s close proximity to the northwest side of the FSU campus makes it particularly convenient for those frequenting the College of Medicine as well as the psychology and science buildings. Shopping, dining, and nightlife options abound along Tennessee Street, in addition to nearby Midtown and College Town.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Griffin Heights is $901 for one bedroom, $1,312 for two bedrooms, and $1,353 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Griffin Heights has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.
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1 BR
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602 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$901/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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941 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,312/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,168 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,353/month
Average Rent
Transportation
59
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
45
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
69
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pat Thomas Planetarium
- Challenger Learning Center
- Museum of Florida History
- Brogan Museum of Art and Science
- Goodwood Museum and Gardens
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 November 2025.