Overview of Tallahassee

Tallahassee is both the capital of Florida and an upbeat college town. With plenty of recreational outdoor activities, artistic festivals, and a vibrant sports scene, renting an apartment in this sunny city will ensure that you always have something fun to look forward to.

Living in Tallahassee

Tallahassee was officially founded in 1821, though it wasn't until 1824 that the state legislature decided to locate the capital there as it served as a convenient midway point between the centers of St. Augustine and Pensacola.

Today, the city's population exceeds 186,000, and residents living here enjoy a balanced lifestyle filled with many amenities and opportunities. Lovers of the outdoors can take horseback riding lessons at Cherry Hill Farm. At Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park you can relax in one of the hammocks found within the 1,184 acres of natural gardens. For those who are also wine lovers, you'll enjoy a tour of the Monticello Organic Vineyard and Winery.

Environmental activists renting apartments here will find that their values strongly align with the Tallahassee lifestyle, as the city encourages residents to maintain a green lifestyle by strongly implementing recycling and community gardening, among other initiatives.

Sports fans will also find this city a good match. The Tallahassee Community College Eagles compete in men's and women's softball, basketball, and baseball teams, and there are also competitive Roller Derby and Rugby teams based in the city.

For those interested in entertainment and the arts, this city is also home to the Tallahassee Film Festival, the Tallahassee Wine and Food Festival, and the Southern Music Rising Festival, among other exciting venues.

In terms of public transportation, StarMetro provides bus service throughout the city, and the CSX railroad also serves the city.

Apartments in Tallahassee-Study

For apartment renters in Tallahassee looking to further their education, there are several options to consider. Two of the top schools in the area are Florida State University and Florida A&M University. You will also find students from Tallahassee Community College and the North Florida Cosmetology Institute, Inc. residing here.

Apartments in Tallahassee-Work

Some of the primary industries driving the local economy in Tallahassee are in the government, education, and healthcare sectors, with the State of Florida, Florida State University, and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, among the top employers.