The University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

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The University of West Florida - Pensacola, FL Area Guide

Where hunting for sunken treasure is just another homework assignment

Public Argonauts Argos Nature Outdoors Suburban

Though a fairly young university, UWF has worked hard to distinguish itself as a top-notch institution, attracting innovative thinkers from around the nation to participate in the constant growth and development of this vibrant academic environment. One of the university’s most unique and esteemed departments is the archaeology program, whose students and researchers are credited with discovering multiple sunken ships from the Spanish expedition that first established a settlement in Pensacola in the 16th century. While most of the action in town is fairly far removed from the main campus, the UWF has no shortage of great options available for their off hours: Downtown Pensacola has developed a thriving nightlife scene, the gorgeous white sand of Pensacola Beach is just a short drive away, and the wooded landscape is perfect for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and canoeing. Most students, faculty, and staff drive to the campus, and few apartments or houses can be found within convenient walking or biking distance; however, the rental market around Pensacola is full of affordable options to suit any taste or lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pensacola, FL is $1,231 for a studio, $1,352 for one bedroom, $1,543 for two bedrooms, and $1,885 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pensacola has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 444 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,231/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 735 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,352/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,078 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,543/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,403 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,885/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Schools

N. B. Cook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

514 Students

Pine Meadow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

710 Students

Cordova Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

637 Students

Bellview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

545 Students

Hellen Caro Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

659 Students

Brown Barge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

549 Students

Beulah Academy Of Science

Public

Grades 6-8

309 Students

Jim C. Bailey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,159 Students

Ferry Pass Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,014 Students

Beulah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

958 Students

PENSACOLA STATE CHARTER ACADEMY

Public

Grades 9-12

48 Students

West Florida High School/Technical

Public

Grades 9-12

1,277 Students

Pensacola High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,229 Students

Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

177 Students

Washington Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,733 Students

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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.