Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Tallahassee, FL

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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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,116 for a studio, $1,178 for one bedroom, $1,425 for two bedrooms, and $1,684 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tallahassee has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 461 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,116/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 723 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,178/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,089 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,425/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,373 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,684/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

29

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

53

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

Gilchrist Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

864 Students

8
out of 10

Hawks Rise Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

805 Students

8
out of 10

Killearn Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

777 Students

8
out of 10

Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

870 Students

7
out of 10

Buck Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

730 Students

7
out of 10

William J Montford Iii Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

921 Students

8
out of 10

Deerlake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

894 Students

8
out of 10

Leon County Virtual School

Public

Grades K-12

159 Students

7
out of 10

Swift Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

772 Students

6
out of 10

Raa Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

855 Students

5
out of 10

Lawton Chiles High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,900 Students

7
out of 10

Leon County Virtual School

Public

Grades K-12

159 Students

7
out of 10

Leon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,935 Students

5
out of 10

Lincoln High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,861 Students

4
out of 10

James Rickards High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,581 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

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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