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Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL
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Established in 1963, Northwest Florida State College equips students of all ages with relevant, accessible, and engaging academic programs that result in a range of bachelor’s and associate degrees as well as professional certificates. NWF State College also benefits the local community with a variety of cultural, athletic, and economic development activities. Situated in the coastal heart of the Florida Panhandle, NWFSC is within close proximity to many houses and townhomes available for rent. Convenience to Routes 20, 85, 285, and 293 make commuting to campus from farther distances simple too. NJCAA Division I Raiders, student organizations, service learning opportunities, and special events shape the vibrant campus atmosphere at NWF State College. Just minutes from campus are the gorgeous Emerald Coast beaches, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, and Eglin Air Force Base. Larger cities within a five-hour drive of campus include Mobile, Jacksonville, New Orleans, and Atlanta.
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Niceville, FL is $1,620 for one bedroom, $1,946 for two bedrooms, and $2,219 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Niceville has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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1 BR
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705 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,620/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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991 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,946/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,629 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,219/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northwest Florida State College - Niceville, FL (University) is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Northwest Florida State College - Niceville, FL (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Northwest Florida State College - Niceville, FL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
James E Plew Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
749 Students
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
458 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
818 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,079 Students
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Public
Grades 9-12
480 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,057 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
Airports
- Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach
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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 September 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.