Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, FL

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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 April 2025, the average apartment rent in Niceville, FL is $1,579 for one bedroom, $1,889 for two bedrooms, and $2,170 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Niceville has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 695 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,579/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 991 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,889/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,629 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,170/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bluewater Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

930 Students

9
out of 10

James E Plew Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

829 Students

8
out of 10

Lula J. Edge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

536 Students

7
out of 10

C. W. Ruckel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,136 Students

9
out of 10

Niceville Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,039 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

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 February 2025.