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Rental Market Trends in Tallahassee, FL

What is the average rent in Tallahassee, FL?

$1,174/month

Average Rent

718 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,174 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/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 $1,191 per month for a studio, $1,174 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,456 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
$1,191/month
352 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,174/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,456/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,745/month
1,420 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,201/month
687 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,307/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,003/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,543/month
1,883 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,247/month
601 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,569/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,726/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,005/month
768 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,512/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,841/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,817/month
1,584 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tallahassee, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $15 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 May 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
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $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, Providence, Alumni Village and Chapel Ridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Providence
$786/month
640 Sq Ft
Alumni Village
$786/month
640 Sq Ft
Chapel Ridge
$905/month
490 Sq Ft
Woodland Drives
$956/month
669 Sq Ft
Griffin Heights
$1,012/month
661 Sq Ft
Magnolia
$1,063/month
572 Sq Ft
University
$1,065/month
636 Sq Ft
Old Saint Augustine
$1,077/month
742 Sq Ft
Killearn
$1,089/month
704 Sq Ft
Midtown Tallahassee
$1,127/month
777 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tallahassee?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cascade Parks
$1,928/month
746 Sq Ft
Governor's Walk
$1,772/month
685 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,614/month
871 Sq Ft
Miccosukee Greenway
$1,533/month
815 Sq Ft
Thomasville
$1,481/month
716 Sq Ft
Hilaman Park
$1,451/month
799 Sq Ft
Southeast Tallahassee
$1,416/month
840 Sq Ft
Buck Lake
$1,415/month
889 Sq Ft
Lake Jackson
$1,398/month
837 Sq Ft
City Center Tallahassee
$1,387/month
628 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
$1,065/month
636 Sq Ft
Northeast Tallahassee
$1,289/month
786 Sq Ft
Downtown Tallahassee
$1,286/month
675 Sq Ft
Chapel Ridge
$905/month
490 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,614/month
871 Sq Ft
City Center Tallahassee
$1,387/month
628 Sq Ft
Capital Circle
$1,324/month
726 Sq Ft
Governors Square
$1,153/month
764 Sq Ft
Miccosukee Greenway
$1,533/month
815 Sq Ft
Killearn
$1,089/month
704 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 $1,174, you’ll want to make about $3,913 per month or $46,956 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 $1,174 - $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

Providence

Tallahassee, FL

Cascade Parks

Tallahassee, FL

Studio
$517/month
$1,710/month
One Bedroom
$756/month
$1,812/month
Two Bedroom
$938/month
$2,290/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,445/month
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Tallahassee, FL 32303

$1,499 - $1,889

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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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