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Rental Market Trends in Tallahassee, FL

What is the average rent in Tallahassee, FL?

$1,197/month

Average Rent

723 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,197 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Tallahassee more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Tallahassee, you can expect to pay about $1,341 per month for a studio, $1,197 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,491 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,733 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,341/month
399 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,197/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,491/month
1,089 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,733/month
1,422 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,247/month
596 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,320/month
976 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,012/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,529/month
1,759 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,284/month
633 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,569/month
1,085 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,644/month
1,233 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,068/month
864 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,042/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,892/month
1,543 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,601/month
1,137 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tallahassee, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Tallahassee, FL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tallahassee, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
11% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee?

Based on current rent prices, Woodland Drives, Continental Oaks and Westminster Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodland Drives
$933/month
677 Sq Ft
Continental Oaks
$1,093/month
758 Sq Ft
Westminster Hill
$1,118/month
564 Sq Ft
Killearn
$1,175/month
725 Sq Ft
Myers Park Historic District
$1,175/month
593 Sq Ft
Magnolia
$1,190/month
572 Sq Ft
University
$1,198/month
675 Sq Ft
Chapel Ridge
$1,199/month
545 Sq Ft
Northwest Tallahassee
$1,201/month
762 Sq Ft
Old Saint Augustine
$1,209/month
847 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tallahassee?

Based on current rent prices, Meridian Heights, Lafayette Park and Highland Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tallahassee.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Meridian Heights
$2,341/month
791 Sq Ft
Lafayette Park
$2,262/month
794 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$2,262/month
794 Sq Ft
Lake Ella
$2,152/month
785 Sq Ft
Midtown Tallahassee
$1,701/month
800 Sq Ft
Governor's Walk
$1,700/month
658 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,565/month
860 Sq Ft
Capital Place at South Wood
$1,517/month
856 Sq Ft
Hilaman Park
$1,474/month
796 Sq Ft
College Park
$1,455/month
563 Sq Ft

Which Tallahassee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Tallahassee with the most apartments available are University, Northeast Tallahassee and South Tallahassee .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
University
$1,198/month
675 Sq Ft
Northeast Tallahassee
$1,271/month
776 Sq Ft
South Tallahassee
$1,450/month
842 Sq Ft
Downtown Tallahassee
$1,436/month
704 Sq Ft
Northwest Tallahassee
$1,201/month
762 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,565/month
860 Sq Ft
Capital Circle
$1,245/month
705 Sq Ft
Killearn
$1,175/month
725 Sq Ft
Griffin Heights
$1,228/month
735 Sq Ft
Southwest Tallahassee
$1,356/month
834 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tallahassee, FL?

Because the average rent in Tallahassee is $1,197, you’ll want to make about $3,990 per month or $47,880 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Tallahassee, FL is 6.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tallahassee is 14.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,197 - $1,733. You can expect to pay 0.3% more for groceries, 17.6% less for utilities, and 2.8% less for transportation.

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Tallahassee, FL

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How does Tallahassee, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Woodland Drives

Tallahassee, FL

Meridian Heights

Tallahassee, FL

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One Bedroom
$1,090/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,273/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,448/month
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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