Buck Lake

Tallahassee, FL

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Buck Lake - Tallahassee, FL

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A lakeside retreat and an urban hotspot in one great neighborhood

Lakes Parks Outdoors FSU Downtown Urban

The Buck Lake neighborhood begins along Capital Circle and extends east, following Buck Lake Road to Chaires Cross Road. The neighborhood touches several lakes: its namesake Buck Lake, Upper Lake Lafayette, Piney Z Lake, and Lake Lafayette. The neighborhood is also home to two popular parks. JR Alford Greenway covers more than 800 acres of trails, ideal for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. Lake Lafayette is home to Lafayette Heritage Trail Park and Tom Brown Park. These parks provide areas for fishing, bicycling, hiking, and kayaking. The parks also offer picnic areas, playgrounds, and a trailhead. Buck Lake is directly east of Downtown Tallahassee and minutes from Florida State University, Cascades Park, and the historic Goodwood Museum and Gardens.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Buck Lake is $1,595 for one bedroom, $1,755 for two bedrooms, and $1,927 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buck Lake has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 1,020 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,595/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,335 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,755/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,552 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,927/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

10

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Goodwood Museum and Gardens
  • Challenger Learning Center
  • Brogan Museum of Art and Science
  • Museum of Florida History
  • Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Airports

  • Tallahassee International

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