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Rental Market Trends in Tallahassee, FL

What is the average rent in Tallahassee, FL?

$1,185/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,185 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,317 per month for a studio, $1,185 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,453 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,745 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,317/month
393 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,185/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,453/month
1,085 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,745/month
1,434 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,242/month
571 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,293/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,971/month
1,335 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,644/month
1,909 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,526/month
573 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,514/month
981 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,669/month
1,175 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,133/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,412/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,956/month
1,431 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,125/month
1,571 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tallahassee, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $6 less 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tallahassee, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
10% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hutchinson Heights
$801/month
600 Sq Ft
Providence
$803/month
632 Sq Ft
Alumni Village
$803/month
632 Sq Ft
Westminster Hill
$931/month
502 Sq Ft
Continental Oaks
$949/month
777 Sq Ft
Chapel Ridge
$964/month
496 Sq Ft
Woodland Drives
$974/month
768 Sq Ft
Killearn
$1,095/month
712 Sq Ft
Old Saint Augustine
$1,136/month
780 Sq Ft
Griffin Heights
$1,139/month
674 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tallahassee?

Based on current rent prices, Cascade Parks, Myers Park Historic District and Governor's Walk are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tallahassee.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cascade Parks
$1,964/month
737 Sq Ft
Myers Park Historic District
$1,809/month
726 Sq Ft
Governor's Walk
$1,755/month
652 Sq Ft
Southwest Tallahassee
$1,693/month
831 Sq Ft
Vieux Carre of Hermitage
$1,691/month
728 Sq Ft
Thomasville
$1,627/month
727 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,577/month
850 Sq Ft
City Center Tallahassee
$1,519/month
630 Sq Ft
Capital Place at South Wood
$1,516/month
792 Sq Ft
College Park
$1,503/month
589 Sq Ft

Which Tallahassee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
University
$1,151/month
623 Sq Ft
Northeast Tallahassee
$1,288/month
776 Sq Ft
Downtown Tallahassee
$1,375/month
688 Sq Ft
South Tallahassee
$1,460/month
841 Sq Ft
Chapel Ridge
$964/month
496 Sq Ft
Northwest Tallahassee
$1,194/month
746 Sq Ft
Westminster Hill
$931/month
502 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,577/month
850 Sq Ft
Capital Circle
$1,283/month
704 Sq Ft
City Center Tallahassee
$1,519/month
630 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 $1,185, you’ll want to make about $3,950 per month or $47,400 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 5.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tallahassee is 14.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,185 - $1,745. You can expect to pay 0% less for groceries, 17.6% less for utilities, and 1.7% less for transportation.

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Tallahassee, FL

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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

Hutchinson Heights

Tallahassee, FL

Cascade Parks

Tallahassee, FL

Studio
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$1,801/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,886/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,373/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,503/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 February 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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