Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Tallahassee, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Tallahassee rent stands today

    Tallahassee, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Month to month, rent increased 1.7%, suggesting some recent upward movement in the market.

  • Tallahassee sits 25.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters with 842 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Tallahassee rent for $945/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,295/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,998/month. Houses command a median of $1,650/month, while apartments are lower at $1,200/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Linene Woods rents fell 64.6% year over year to $1,238/month, Betton Hills dropped 61.5% to $1,500/month, and Woodgate declined 52.8% to $1,250/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide flat trend and show significant neighborhood-level variation.

Median rent

Median rent in Tallahassee

$1,450/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Tallahassee is $1,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tallahassee

842

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tallahassee rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tallahassee, FL

Average rent prices in Tallahassee have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Tallahassee, FL

Rent prices in Tallahassee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tallahassee is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$945

2%

38%

1 bedroom

$1,000

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,295

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,750

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,997

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tallahassee, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Tallahassee, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Tallahassee and Crawfordville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tallahassee

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tallahassee, FL is 16% lower than the median rent in Crawfordville, FL.

Cost of living in Tallahassee, FL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services1% lower
GroceriesNo difference
Health3% higher
Housing14% lower
Transportation3% lower
Utilities18% lower

Discover rentals in Tallahassee, FL

446 Conradi Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

446 Conradi Street

446 Conradi St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$379–$579

Apartment for rent

2532 Sugar Pine Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tallahassee

House for rent

The Cottages at Cumberland Forest - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

The Cottages at Cumberland Forest

1109 Greentree Ct, Tallahassee, FL 32304

1 bed

1 bath

$485

Apartment for rent

The Flats on High - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.5

Very good

The Flats on High

1560 High Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304

1 bed

1 bath

$485

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Tallahassee, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Tallahassee rental market.

How much is rent in Tallahassee?

The average rent in Tallahassee is $1,450 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tallahassee?

Average rent prices in Tallahassee have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Tallahassee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tallahassee is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tallahassee?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee are Franklin Call Street ($1,025/mo), Bond Westside ($1,050/mo), and Griffin Hgts ($1,125/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tallahassee?

To comfortably afford rent in Tallahassee, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Tallahassee?

Tallahassee's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across Florida's capital city, where two-bedroom apartments make up 34% of available inventory and one-bedrooms account for 17% of monthly listings.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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