How can I find reliable numbers on what students are paying for rent.

[Johb White]

I am looking into buying property near Florida State University. I have heard a lot of people say that students pay significantly more than single families do. When I am looking into what single family homes(non student) rent for I use sources like Rentometer. I do not know how to get accurate comps on student rentals because it doesn't seem like the rents shown in Rentometer reflect student rentals.

I am also concerned about having vacancy in the summer months when most students are out of school.  Is there a way to mitigate against this?  

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks