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Rental Market Trends in Tallahassee, FL

Updated July 2026

What is the average rent in Tallahassee, FL?

$1,181/month

Average Rent

717 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.8%

Change / Year

2,928

Available Apartments

Tallahassee, FL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,181 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making renting in Tallahassee more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Tallahassee average $1,192 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee average $1,181 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee average $1,464 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee average $1,759 or more per month.

Data Updated: July 1, 2026

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,192/month
352 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,181/month
717 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,464/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,759/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,208/month
594 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,344/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,022/month
1,439 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,678/month
1,869 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,293/month
626 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,620/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,922/month
1,419 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$977/month
735 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,506/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,813/month
1,320 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,874/month
1,501 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Tallahassee, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Tallahassee, FL

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tallahassee, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee?

Based on current rent prices, Alumni Village, Providence and Chapel Ridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Alumni Village
$797/month
665 Sq Ft
Providence
$804/month
646 Sq Ft
Chapel Ridge
$937/month
503 Sq Ft
South City
$937/month
831 Sq Ft
University
$992/month
622 Sq Ft
Woodland Drives
$1,005/month
704 Sq Ft
Magnolia
$1,043/month
549 Sq Ft
Old Saint Augustine
$1,071/month
781 Sq Ft
Griffin Heights
$1,082/month
685 Sq Ft
Killearn
$1,098/month
710 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tallahassee?

Based on current rent prices, Southwood, Hilaman Park and Southeast Tallahassee are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tallahassee.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,614/month
848 Sq Ft
Hilaman Park
$1,480/month
800 Sq Ft
Southeast Tallahassee
$1,434/month
852 Sq Ft
Miccosukee Greenway
$1,414/month
790 Sq Ft
Buck Lake
$1,411/month
898 Sq Ft
Downtown Tallahassee
$1,391/month
606 Sq Ft
City Center Tallahassee
$1,389/month
616 Sq Ft
Thomasville
$1,388/month
749 Sq Ft
College Park
$1,351/month
601 Sq Ft
Lake Jackson
$1,346/month
794 Sq Ft

Which Tallahassee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
University
$992/month
622 Sq Ft
Northeast Tallahassee
$1,304/month
766 Sq Ft
Chapel Ridge
$937/month
503 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,614/month
848 Sq Ft
Capital Circle
$1,285/month
729 Sq Ft
Governors Square
$1,202/month
779 Sq Ft
City Center Tallahassee
$1,389/month
616 Sq Ft
Miccosukee Greenway
$1,414/month
790 Sq Ft
Downtown Tallahassee
$1,391/month
606 Sq Ft
Southeast Tallahassee
$1,434/month
852 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 $1,181, you’ll want to make about $3,936 per month or $47,232 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 14.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,181 - $1,759. You can expect to pay 0.3% less for groceries, 18.1% less for utilities, and 2.9% less for transportation.

City

Tallahassee, FL

2,928 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Tallahassee, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Alumni Village

Tallahassee, FL

Southwood

Tallahassee, FL

Studio
-
-
One Bedroom
-
$1,603/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,761/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,163/month
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Apartment Communities in Tallahassee We Think You'll Love

Arbor at the Vineyards

Arbor at the Vineyards

2020 Vineland Dr,
Tallahassee, FL 32308

1-3 Beds | Call for Rent

West 10

West 10

2614 W Tennessee St,
Tallahassee, FL 32304

1-4 Beds | $763 - $1,960

The Grove at Bradford Hills

The Grove at Bradford Hills

3335 Rhea Rd,
Tallahassee, FL 32312

1-3 Beds | $1,698 - $2,381

Blairstone Apartment Homes

Blairstone Apartment Homes

501 Blairstone Rd,
Tallahassee, FL 32301

1-3 Beds | $1,290 - $1,560

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Tallahassee?

The average rent in Tallahassee is $1,181 per month, which is 28.9% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Tallahassee?

The average rent for a house in Tallahassee, FL is $2,022 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Tallahassee?

The average rent for a townhome in Tallahassee, FL is $1,506 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Tallahassee?

The average rent for a condo in Tallahassee, FL is $1,293 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Tallahassee?

Rents in Tallahassee, FL are decreasing, with prices down 0.8% year-over-year and $9 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Tallahassee?

In Tallahassee, FL, 40% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Florida Tallahassee Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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