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Rental Market Trends in Tallahassee, FL

What is the average rent in Tallahassee, FL?

$1,195/month

Average Rent

725 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,195 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $1,330 per month for a studio, $1,195 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,464 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,709 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,330/month
399 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,195/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,464/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,709/month
1,416 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,226/month
601 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,347/month
991 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,960/month
1,363 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,583/month
1,937 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,172/month
530 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,735/month
1,009 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,619/month
1,334 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$979/month
891 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,457/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,806/month
1,443 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,992/month
1,638 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 $10 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Continental Oaks
$999/month
735 Sq Ft
Valley Green
$999/month
474 Sq Ft
Woodland Drives
$1,048/month
758 Sq Ft
Fairmeadow
$1,081/month
549 Sq Ft
Prince Murat Heights
$1,086/month
526 Sq Ft
Griffin College Heights
$1,090/month
922 Sq Ft
Azalea Park
$1,123/month
660 Sq Ft
Scenic Heights
$1,126/month
587 Sq Ft
The Preserve Townhomes
$1,126/month
587 Sq Ft
Old Saint Augustine
$1,132/month
881 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tallahassee?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Ella
$2,420/month
794 Sq Ft
Lafayette Park
$2,320/month
776 Sq Ft
Meridian Heights
$2,320/month
776 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$2,320/month
776 Sq Ft
Midtown Tallahassee
$1,904/month
800 Sq Ft
Thomasville
$1,575/month
771 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,557/month
865 Sq Ft
Downtown Tallahassee
$1,471/month
717 Sq Ft
Twin Lakes
$1,470/month
759 Sq Ft
South Tallahassee
$1,450/month
848 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
$1,184/month
658 Sq Ft
Northeast Tallahassee
$1,276/month
798 Sq Ft
South Tallahassee
$1,450/month
848 Sq Ft
Northwest Tallahassee
$1,174/month
738 Sq Ft
Downtown Tallahassee
$1,471/month
717 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,557/month
865 Sq Ft
Southwest Tallahassee
$1,339/month
795 Sq Ft
Capital Circle
$1,378/month
758 Sq Ft
Griffin Heights
$1,284/month
752 Sq Ft
Chapel Ridge
$1,220/month
552 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 $1,195, you’ll want to make about $3,983 per month or $47,796 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 6.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tallahassee is 15.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,195 - $1,709. You can expect to pay 0.4% less for groceries, 16.2% less for utilities, and 2.9% 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

Continental Oaks

Tallahassee, FL

Lake Ella

Tallahassee, FL

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,085/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,432/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,707/month
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501 Blairstone Rd,
Tallahassee, FL 32301

$1,560

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The Grove at Bradford Hills

3335 Rhea Rd,
Tallahassee, FL 32312

$1,698 - $2,381

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  • 11,708

    Units

  • 14

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6 Communities in Tallahassee
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  • 133,257

    Units

  • 264

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3 Communities in Tallahassee
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    Units

  • 229

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  • 76,669

    Units

  • 167

    Cities

3 Communities in Tallahassee
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Trinity Property Consultants
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  • 43,935

    Units

  • 98

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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