HESA Housing Guide

FSU HESA HOUSING
GUIDE
Congratulations! On behalf of all
of us at Florida State University
we are excited that you have
decided to join us in Tallahassee
this fall! We understand that with
the flood of relief and satisfaction
that accompanies your decision
to attend FSU, you are faced with
an entirely new set of questions
and decisions. The good news is
that we are here to help! This
document serves as your guide to
transitioning to life in Tallahassee.
Although created specifically with
the intention of guiding you
through the Tallahassee housing
process this document will provide
you with valuable information on
living and transitioning to FSU.
Please feel free to contact any of
the many LifeNet and FSU HESA
members with any questions or
concerns. We can’t wait for you
to join us this fall!
Things to Consider
Housing Type
Other Off-Campus
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tallahassee.craigslist.org
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talgov.com
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Tallahassee Crime Map
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tallahassee
There are several different types of housing in Tallahassee,
undergraduate, graduate, young professional, family, etc.
Each offers unique experiences and amenities to its
residents. When selecting where to live it is important you
consider the type of environment you thrive in professionally
and academically.
Location
Be sure to check the safety map in Tallahassee before you
sign a lease. Current HESA grads can also give you good
insight into safe and unsafe areas of Tallahassee. Also
consider where nearby public transportation stations are
located if you are not bring a car to Tallahassee.
Cost
Consider making a monthly budget factoring in your various
expenses. This can help you make more informed financial
aid and housing decisions.
Move in Availability
Undergraduate student housing typically has limited move in
availability while graduate and young professional housing
may operate on a rolling basis and require time on a wait
list. Check with your employer and housing management to
determine flexibility in your move-in timeline.
Furnished vs. Unfurnished
If you’re moving from across the country you may want to
save yourself the hassle of moving your furniture across the
country. Luckily for you there are many discount furniture
stores and apartments/houses that offer furnished options.
Housing Style
Are you looking to life in a house, apartment, condo, etc?
Private landlords may offer greater tenant flexibility,
however, apartment complexes may help you save some
money. Take time to figure out what fits your needs.
ARBOR VIEW
2750 Old St. Augustine Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
http://www.arborproperties.com/arbor-view-fl-tallahassee-fl
Arbor View Basics
Housing Type: Young Professional/
Family Housing
Apartment Styles:
1bed/1bath
2bed/2bath
3bed/2bath
Rent: $899 for 2bed/2bath
Included in Rent:
Garbage
Commute time to campus: 10-15 minutes
Pest Control
Ease of rental process: 4.5/5
Complex Amenities:
Gym
Current experience: 5/5
Pool
In-Unit Washer & Dryer Hook-Ups
Gated
2/2 HESA Residents would live here again
“The rent might be a little more then average, but the
service is incredible. We had a flood while we were
Pet friendly? Yes
Referral Program? Yes
out of town and the staff went as far as doing some
Crista Coven &
laundry for us that had gotten wet. Also, they are
Nicole Ramos
super pet friendly with a dog park, and the fees for
dogs/cats are really low compared to other places.”
More Information?
Feel free to contact Crista or Nicole at:
ccoven@fsu.edu or nramos@fsu.edu
BLAIRSTONE
501 Blairstone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
http://www.blairstoneatgovernorssquare.com/blairstone
Blairstone Basics
Housing Type: Young Professional/
Family Housing
Apartment Styles:
1bed/1bath
2bed/2bath
3bed/2bath
Rent: $834 for 2bed/2bath
Included in Rent:
Garbage
Pest Control
Ease of rental process: 4/5
Water
Current experience: 5/5
Basic Cable
Commute time to campus: 10-15 minutes
Complex Amenities:
Gym
Pool with Hot tub
Outdoor Recreation
Laundry Facilities
affordable!! It was a quiet community with large
In-Unit Washer & Dryer Hook-Ups
apartments and beautiful surroundings! The Rent
Private Entry
2/2 HESA Residents would live here again
“All FSU employees receive discounted rent at
Blairstone, making a very expensive apartment very
also includes water, over 100 channels in cable,
sewage, trash, and pest control. My only bills every
month are $417 in rent + $15 for internet!”
Pet friendly? Yes
Referral Program? Yes
More Information?
Feel free to contact Kaitlyn or Megan at:
kshepard@fsu.edu or mdowney@fsu.edu
Kaitlyn Shepard & Megan
Downey
2626 E. Park Ave
POLOS ON PARK
Tallahassee, FL 32301
www.polosonpark.com
Polos on Park Basics
Housing Type: Commute time to campus: 15-20 minutes
Young Professional/
Family Housing
Apartment Styles:
1bed/1bath
2bed/2bath
3bed/3bath
Rent: $799 for 2bed/2bath
Included in Rent:
Garbage
Pest Control
Ease of rental process: 3.4/5
Complex Amenities:
Gym
Current experience: 2.6/5
Pool with Hot tub
Outdoor Recreation
In-Unit Washer & Dryer Gated
1/3 HESA Residents would live here again
“Polos is affordable, and not awful, but also not
glamorous. Living on the first floor, there is a bug
Pet friendly? Yes
Referral Program? No
problem, and maintenance can be slow. Not the most
friendly of patrons, but it's been more than livable for
two years.”
More Information?
Feel free to contact Eric, Samantha, or Ben at:
egoins@fsu.edu, syorke@fsu.edu, or bcecil@fsu.edu
1505 W. Tharpe St
SEMINOLE GRAND
Tallahassee, FL 32303
www.seminolegrand.com/
Seminole Grand Basics
Housing Type: Undergraduate Student Housing
Apartment Styles:
2bed/2bath
3bed/3bath
4bed/4bath
Rent: $978 for 2bed/2bath
Included in Rent:
Garbage
Pest Control
Ease of rental process: 4/5
Water
Current experience: 3/5
Basic Cable
Commute time to campus: 10-15 minutes
Complex Amenities:
Gym
Pool
Indoor Game Room
high standards. The price isn't bad for Tallahassee,
Outdoor Recreation
but if you have a high standard of living stay away. If
Laundry Facilities
you don't mind a sub-par apartment with minimal
In-Unit Washer & Dryer and/or Hook-Ups
positives are: it comes with cable, a TV in the living
Private Entry
room, private bathroom, all the furniture you need,
Gated
and a washer/dryer. This will save you a lot of hassle
Covered Parking
for moving everything you own down to Tallahassee.”
Furnished
1/1 HESA Residents would live here again
“Do not live here if you are looking for something of
decency beyond the clubhouse this is for you. The
More Information?
Feel free to contact Matt Jones at:
mjones2@fsu.edu
Pet friendly? Unknown
Referral Program? No
STADIUM CENTRE
799 W. Gaines St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(THE DECK)
www.thedeckfsu.com
Stadium Centre Basics
Housing Type:
Undergraduate Student Housing
Apartment Styles:
1bed/1bath
2bed/2bath
Rent: $1500 for 2bed/2bath
Included in Rent:
Garbage
Pest Control
Water
Ease of rental process: 5/5
Basic Cable
Current experience: 5/5
Internet
Commute time to campus: Walking Distance
Complex Amenities:
Gym
Pool
“I wanted to be in a community that was within walking
Indoor Game Room
distance of campus, had security patrols/security measures in
Outdoor Recreation
place, and was fully furnished. If you are looking for those
Laundry Facilities
In-Unit Washer & Dryer found many benefits of living so close to campus. I also
Outdoor Grilling
wanted to live with a graduate student outside of the program
Gated
Covered Parking
Furnished
Private Study Rooms
1/1 HESA Residents would live here again
three things, then Stadium Center- The Deck was definitely the
best price. CollegeTown is pricier than other areas but I've
and their roommate matching process made it really easy to
find a great, compatible roommate outside of HESA. All leases
are individual so if your roommate decides to move or forgets
to pay rent, you are not on the hook.”
More Information?
Feel free to contact Taylor at:
tlocks@fsu.edu
Pet friendly? Yes
Referral Program? Yes - Taylor Locks
1325 W. Tharpe St
THE COMMONS
Tallahassee, FL 32303
www.thecommonstally.com
The Commons Basics
Housing Type: Undergraduate Student Housing
Apartment Styles:
1bed/1bath
2bed/2bath
3bed/2bath
4bed/2&4bath
Rent: $1010 for 2bed/2bath
Commute time to campus: 5-10 minutes
Included in Rent:
Ease of rental process: 4.5/5
Basic Cable
Internet
Current experience: 4/5
2/2 HESA Residents would live here again
Garbage
Pest Control
Water
Complex Amenities:
Gym
Pool with Hot tub
“While not the nicest apartment complex in
Outdoor Recreation
Tallahassee, for what we pay (around $400 a
In-Unit Washer & Dryer month including all utilities) it has be wonderful for us.
Private Entry
Maintenance is quick, it is close to everything we
Covered Parking
Furnished
need, and it is fully furnished which made our lives
much easier moving in!”
Pet friendly? No
Referral Program? No
More Information?
Feel free to contact Amanda, Morgan, or Kate at:
ammintz@fsu.edu, mmatchett@fsu.edu, or kmorales@fsu.edu
2677 Old Bainbride Rd
THE PARK AT FOREST RIDGE
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(Aqua Park Apartments)
www.aquaparkapts.com
Basics
Housing Type: Undergraduate & Graduate Student Housing
Apartment Styles: 2bed/2bath
3bed/3bath
4bed/4bath
Rent: $850 for 2bed/2bath
Commute time to campus: 10-15 minutes
Included in Rent:
Garbage
Ease of rental process: 5/5
Pest Control
Water
Basic Cable
Internet
Current experience: 3/5
1/1 HESA Residents would live here again
Complex Amenities:
Gym
Pool
Indoor Game Room
In-Unit Washer & Dryer square feet and it comes with a screen-patio. Management is not so
Furnished
Also, the electric bills are a bit pricey. Prepare to budget $50-$60
Pet friendly? “The apartment is great especially for new HESA members living
out-of-state. The apartment is completely furnished so you would
save a lot of money for not having to buy or move furniture. The
complex does come with some unfurnished units if you are interested
in the option. The units are huge; the 4 bed/4 bath is about 1600
great though. They take forever to respond to maintenance requests.
for utilities each month. Also, the apartment complex rents out the
pool to party companies without telling residents. If you are not a fan
Yes
Referral Program? No
of loud music being blasted until 2 am, request a unit away from the
pool. “
More Information?
Feel free to contact Elaine at:
egiles@fsu.edu
400 Hayden Rd
VILLA DYLANO
Tallahassee, FL 32304
www.villadylano.com
Villa Dylano Basics
Housing Type:
Commute time to campus: Walking Distance
Ease of rental process: 4/5
Current experience: 1/5
0/1 HESA Residents would live here again
“I would not recommend living here. It's loud; maintenance
is not punctual, if they decide to follow through with your
request; they leave paper notices on your door almost
every day; parking spaces are barely big enough to fit
your car, so when you open your door you are more than
likely going to hit the car parked next to you; you are
unable to receive a spare key; you have to pay for visitors
to park on Saturdays; and the internet frequently cuts
Undergraduate Student Housing
Apartment Styles:
1bed/1bath
2bed/2bath
3bed/2bath
4bed/4bath
Rent: $1050 for 2bed/2bath
Included in Rent:
Garbage
Pest Control
Basic Cable
Internet
Complex Amenities:
Gym
Pool
Indoor Game Room
In-Unit Washer & Dryer Gated
Pet friendly? Yes
Referral Program? No
out. I could go on, but I hope you realize the point by
now.”
More Information?
Feel free to contact Josh at:
jgdavis2@fsu.edu
1112 South Magnolia Drive
TALLY SQUARE
Tallahassee, FL 32301
http://www.aspensquare.com/florida/tallahassee/apartments/tally-square
Tally Basics
Housing Type:
Commute time to campus: 10-15 Minutes
Ease of rental process: Unavailable
Current experience: Unavailable
HESA grads have not yet lived here
Young Professional/
Family Housing
Apartment Styles:
1bed/1bath
2bed/1bath
3bed/2bath
4bed/2.5bath
Rent: $850 for 2bed/1bath
Included in Rent:
Garbage
Pest Control
Complex Amenities:
Gym
Pool
Office
In-Unit Washer & Dryer and/or Hook-Ups
Pet friendly? Yes
Referral Program? Yes
More Information?
Feel free to contact Josh at:
jgdavis2@fsu.edu
Josh Davis
INDIVIDUALLY OWNED
1405 Deedhaven Lane
Brian Moran - 850-212-8474; brian6gap@yahoo.com
Tallahassee, FL 32303
3 Bedroom & 3 Bathroom House
Ease of Rental Process: 5/5
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“Perfect! Such a good location and awesome for roommates
5-10 Minute Commute
Available this fall!
Included in rent:
Repairs, Lawn Service, Garbage Removal
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Amenities:
Covered Parking, In-Unit Washer & Dryer,
Pet friendly
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Rent:
$425 per person
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Current Experience: 5/5
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who like their own space (every person has a large room enough for large furniture and desk - and a walk in closet and
bathroom). Good size living area - perfect for entertaining.”
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Rental Perks? Furniture in-unit available for purchase!
Want More Information?
Contact Arianna at amaggard@fsu.edu
1232 Continental Ct.
Carol Grysko - caroljgrysko@comcast.net
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Ease of Rental Process: 5/5
5-10 Minute Commute
Available this fall!
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Current Experience: 4/5
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Included in rent:
visit places before you commit. I couldn't do so so I just
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roommate. Experience has been fantastic but I plan on
2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom House
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“If square footage is important to you, make sure you try to
Water, Pest Control, Garbage Removal
relied on pictures sent to me via landlord and current
Amenities:
moving just because I know that I can get a better bang for
In-Unit Washer & Dryer, Pet friendly
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Rent:
$400 per person
my buck space wise. My bedroom is big and carpeted but
the living room and kitchen spaces could be bigger..”
Want More Information?
Contact Christian at cawilliams3@fsu.edu