Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Tallahassee, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Tallahassee rent stands today
Tallahassee, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,449/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with a negligible $16 difference per month on average.
Compared to national trends
Tallahassee sits 23.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters with 829 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Tallahassee rent for $860/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,698/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,400/month. Houses command a median of $1,600/month compared to $1,200/month for apartments, with houses making up 63.8% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Meadowbrook rents fell 53.6% year over year to $1,300/month across 20 rentals, and Linene Woods dropped 51.9% to $1,250/month with 23 rentals. These declines contrast with the flat citywide trend and show localized market shifts in Tallahassee.
Median rent
Median rent in Tallahassee
$1,449/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Tallahassee is $1,449 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $451 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tallahassee
829
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tallahassee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tallahassee, FL
Average rent prices in Tallahassee have remained the same 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 $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee run $1,029 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $860 |  2% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,697 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 12% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bond Westside | $895 | |
Chapel Ridge | $2,300 | |
Frenchtown | $1,350 | |
Griffin Hgts | $1,050 | |
Killearn Estates | $1,900 | |
Lafayette Park | $1,495 | |
Macon Community | $1,450 | |
Melody Hills | $1,400 | |
South City | $1,200 | |
Town And Country | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $749 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$860
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
3%
Chapel Ridge
Average rent
$2,300
Griffin Hgts
Average rent
$1,050
Macon Community
Average rent
$1,450
Lafayette Park
Average rent
$1,495
Frenchtown
Average rent
$1,350
Killearn Estates
Average rent
$1,900
Melody Hills
Average rent
$1,400
Town And Country
Average rent
$1,250
South City
Average rent
$1,200
Bond Westside
Average rent
$895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$749
Last 30 days
4%
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
24%lower than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tallahassee, FL is 19% lower than the median rent in Crawfordville, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,787
3%$880
11%$1,795
5%$1,550
6%$1,350
2%$734
20%$1,500
44%$1,312
30%$1,200
$1,200
50%$1,237
6%$1,190
5%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 & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 1% lower |
| Housing | 15% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 18% lower |
Discover rentals in Tallahassee, FL
2d ago
446 Conradi St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$379–$579
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tallahassee
2 beds
1 bath
$450
House for rent
2d ago
1109 Greentree Ct, Tallahassee, FL 32304
1 bed
1 bath
$485
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1560 High Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304
1 bed
1 bath
$485
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tallahassee
3606 Maclay Blvd S, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Studio
2 baths
$9,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tallahassee
1625 Osprey Pointe Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308
4 beds
2 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available May 9
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,741
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tallahassee
2751 Michel Boulos St, Tallahassee, FL 32309
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,499
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
3550 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,476
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1405 Southwood Plantation Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,330–$2,693
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1894 Merchants Row Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$4,398
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
3501 S Blair Stone Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560–$2,705
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1405 Southwood Plantation Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,330–$2,693
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2600 Miccosukee Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,525
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
3550 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1 –3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,476
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1894 Merchants Row Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$4,398
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
3501 S Blair Stone Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560–$2,705
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1405 Southwood Plantation Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1 bed
1 bath
$1,344–$2,131
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2600 Miccosukee Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,525
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3801 Mission Trace Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32303
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
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 $1,449 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tallahassee?
Average rent prices in Tallahassee have remained the same 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 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $451 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tallahassee?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee are Bond Westside ($895/mo), Griffin Hgts ($1,050/mo), and South City ($1,200/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?
January and November offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Tallahassee, with January seeing the lowest rents and November being the least competitive month. July has the highest rents and most competition, with roughly a 5.2% difference between peak and low seasons.
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).