People in Florida struggle to afford rent, as the cost of living increases. Floridians look to government officials for answers.
By: Amea Smith FAMU Broadcast Student From Tallahassee to Miami, the price has gone up. Since the pandemic, the cost of living has increased. According to Rent Cafe, as of January, the average rent in Tallahassee is $1,500. Researchers state Miami’s average rent for a one-bedroom apartment has increased by 21% since last year. Predominantly a college town, Tallahassee students talk about what this means for them. Denise Cooper and Jacobi Nelson, both students of TCC, share their experiences in their apartments. Denise Cooper - West 10 Apartments “ I feel like rent is way too high, I could be paying less somewhere. I just moved here from Broward County. It’s way cheaper to live here but I just feel like I could be paying less, probably in the seven hundreds.” Jacobi Nelson - The Social 2700 Apartments “ City officials should work with students and find more ways to try and help us out… because they know we don't have any money. There should be w...