Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Westcott Building
Heritage Tower
Florida State University College of Business

Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL Area Guide

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Established in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in the state of Florida. Regarded as a preeminent research university, Florida State embraces a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. FSU’s inclusive culture fosters free inquiry and welcomes diversity.

Situated in the heart of the state capital, FSU and surrounding colleges shape the rental scene in Tallahassee. Locations south of I-10 tend to be the most convenient to FSU’s campus, with many apartment complexes clustered north and south of Tennessee Street in addition to a range of townhomes, houses, and duplexes available for rent. Convenience to Tennessee Street or Pensacola Street ensures easy access to campus, whether via fare-free bus, bike, or car.

There is always something going on at FSU, with over 700 student organizations, NCAA Division I Seminole athletics, and various special events, performances, and lecture series. Tallahassee is home to a vibrant nightlife in College Town, the All Saints District, and the Tennessee Strip. Find nearby beach access at Alligator Point and Saint George Island or enjoy freshwater resources like Wakulla Springs and Madison Blue Spring.

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Westcott Building

Heritage Tower

Bobby Bowden Field

Florida State University College of Business

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,314 for a studio, $1,193 for one bedroom, $1,460 for two bedrooms, and $1,749 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tallahassee has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 393 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,314/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 719 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,193/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,085 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,460/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,434 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,749/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Killearn Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

777 Students

Florida State University School

Public

Grades K-12

1,875 Students

Hawks Rise Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

805 Students

Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

870 Students

Gilchrist Elementary School

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

Deerlake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

894 Students

Swift Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

772 Students

The School of Arts & Sciences

Public

Grades K-8

457 Students

Florida State University School

Public

Grades K-12

1,875 Students

Lawton Chiles High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,900 Students

Leon County Virtual School

Public

Grades K-12

159 Students

SAIL High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Leon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,935 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pat Thomas Planetarium
  • Museum of Florida History
  • Challenger Learning Center
  • Brogan Museum of Art and Science
  • Goodwood Museum and Gardens

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 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.