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Florida State University - Off-Campus Housing - Off-Campus Housing - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 81%
Average Off-Campus Room & Board $8,390

Best Time to Look for a Place

Summer, or at least one month before semester begins

Popular Areas
  • Downtown
  • Jackson Bluff
  • Ocala Road
  • Pensacola Street
Average Rents
  • Studio: $389
  • 1 BR: $400
  • 2 BR: $650
  • 4 BR: $1,070

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Many, many students choose to live off-campus. Florida State University is centrally located in Tallahassee, so traveling to and from campus shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Over the past few years, at least 20 new apartment complexes have gone up on the outskirts of campus. These newer developments offer amenities such as computer labs, athletic facilities, and gated security. The closer you are to campus, the older and dingier the apartments. Living off-campus can be cheaper than living in a residence hall and can offer you more privacy.

One thing to keep in mind is the City of Tallahassee’s Party Patrol. This is a police unit that patrols the residential neighborhoods and responds to party/noise complaints. They are serious about preventing underage drinking and keeping the local residents happy. This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself in off-campus housing. You just have to respect your neighbors. Another policy that the Tallahassee City Commission is trying to pass is limiting the number of non-family members living together in a single residence. Since this policy has met with resistance, no action has been taken yet. It is still something to consider, though, if you plan on living off-campus.

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Off-Campus Housing at Florida State University

ariellafleet

Public Policy, Administration, and Social Work '13

4.6
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Easy to Find Affordable, Clean Housing

Tallahassee has a lot of options for houses and apartments. Some apartments come completely furnished and are in walking distance from the school or on the bus line. Many times, rent includes the cost of utilities and cable/internet. My first apartment was spacious, on the FSU bus route, and included my own bathroom, for 500 a month. Be cautious when looking for houses, however. Landlords can make things difficult and they tend to require more upkeep.

May 14, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Florida State University

carmabell713

Creative Writing '14

5.0
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Off-Campus Housing

There are so many options for off campus housing. Some are of course really expensive but it is far less expensive to live off campus than on campus. There are bus systems that drop off and pick up near apartments so it is not a necessity to have a car though it is way more convenient.

May 07, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Florida State University

dougie27

Sport and Fitness Management '14

3.8
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Apartments Near to the Campus

There are apartments across the street that look like condos that people can share with more than 2 roommates. The bad thing about the apartments is the walking distance. The cost are reasonable around $500 a month and parking is available.

Apr 21, 2012

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User rating for Florida State University - Off-Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 68 user reviews.

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FSU Student Resource Center
(850) 644-0089
och@admin.fsu.edu
www.fsu.edu/~sga/src

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