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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Tallahassee, FL Area Guide
Demonstrate Rattler pride in your orange and green
FAMU
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Florida A&M
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Rattlers
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Public
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HBCU
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Spirited
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Close-Knit
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Diverse
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Engaging
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Innovative
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Established in 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is the only public historically black college in Florida. Offering a wide range of challenging academic programs, Florida A&M is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, resolution of complex issues, and the empowerment of citizens and communities. FAMU continues its mission of educating African Americans but embraces people of all races, ethnic origins, and nationalities as lifelong members of the university community.
The rental scene in Tallahassee caters to college students, with many apartments and houses available within walking distance to the FAMU campus. Bus shuttle service is also accessible to the surrounding area.
FAMU is home to a dynamic campus life, with more than 100 recognized student clubs and organizations, Greek societies, community service opportunities, and NCAA Division I Rattler athletics. Campus is located near a variety of shops, restaurants, and nightlife venues in the artistic All Saints and luxury College Town districts of Tallahassee. Florida’s Forgotten Coast beaches, Wakulla Springs, and St. Marks Wildlife Refuge are just a short drive away. Larger cities like Orlando, Tampa, Savannah, and Atlanta are all within a four-hour drive as well.
Explore the College
FAMU’s School of Business & Industry contains a one-of-a-kind Bloomberg Lab
Bragg Memorial Stadium is named for father and son Jubie and Eugene Bragg
The College of Education was the first department created in 1887
The Carnegie Library was built on campus in 1908
The Eternal Flame celebrates the university’s selection as college of the year in 1997
Established in 1887, FAMU is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,316 for a studio, $1,182 for one bedroom, $1,453 for two bedrooms, and $1,746 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tallahassee has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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393 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,316/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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719 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,182/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,085 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,453/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,434 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,746/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Tallahassee, FL (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Tallahassee, FL (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Tallahassee, FL (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Tallahassee, FL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Killearn Lakes Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
777 Students
Florida State University School
Public
Grades K-12
1,875 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
805 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
870 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
864 Students
Florida State University School
Public
Grades K-12
1,875 Students
William J Montford Iii Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
921 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
894 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
772 Students
Public
Grades K-8
457 Students
Florida State University School
Public
Grades K-12
1,875 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,900 Students
Public
Grades K-12
159 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,935 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of Florida History
- Brogan Museum of Art and Science
- Challenger Learning Center
- Tallahassee-Saint Marks Historic Railroad Trail State Park
- Pat Thomas Planetarium
Airports
- Tallahassee International
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