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Last updated on August 4, 2026
Average rent in
Tallahassee, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 4, 2026
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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 today are paying $29 less per month on average than last year, with no change month to month, and rents are near the city's peak from late 2025.
Compared to national trends
Tallahassee sits 25.3% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters with 812 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Tallahassee rent for $895/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,025/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,288/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,100/month. Houses command a median of $1,600/month while apartments are lower at $1,200/month, reflecting the city's inventory where houses make up 63% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Liberty Park rents fell 51.4% year over year to $875/month across 19 rentals, marking a steep local decline compared to the broadly flat citywide market. Magnolia Heights also saw a drop of 50.5% to $1,238/month, showing significant variation within Tallahassee's neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Tallahassee
$1,449/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Tallahassee is $1,449 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $491 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tallahassee
812
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  8% |  32% | |
1 bedroom | $1,025 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,287 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bond Westside | $850 | |
Chapel Ridge | $1,071 | |
Franklin Call Street | $1,250 | |
Frenchtown | $1,500 | |
Griffin Hgts | $950 | |
Killearn Estates | $1,975 | |
Lafayette Park | $1,522 | |
Macon Community | $1,400 | |
Melody Hills | $1,500 | |
Town And Country | $1,325 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,362 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $737 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Griffin Hgts
Average rent
$950
Chapel Ridge
Average rent
$1,071
Bond Westside
Average rent
$850
Lafayette Park
Average rent
$1,522
Town And Country
Average rent
$1,325
Frenchtown
Average rent
$1,500
Melody Hills
Average rent
$1,500
Killearn Estates
Average rent
$1,975
Macon Community
Average rent
$1,400
Franklin Call Street
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$737
Last 30 days
No Change
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
25%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tallahassee, FL is 15% lower than the median rent in Crawfordville, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,700
11%$1,200
13%$1,850
24%$1,525
31%$1,550
5%$950
3%$1,150
48%$1,450
17%$1,190
$1,200
47%$1,362
7%$1,192
4%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 | 3% higher |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 18% lower |
Discover rentals in Tallahassee, FL
5d+ 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
1d ago
1560 High Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304
1 bed
1 bath
$485
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1109 Greentree Ct, 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
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,409
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tallahassee
2751 Michel Boulos St, Tallahassee, FL 32309
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,799
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tallahassee
4 beds
3 baths
$4,400
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3550 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,575
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1894 Merchants Row Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,781–$4,720
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
900 Riggins Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2600 Miccosukee Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2600 Miccosukee Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1405 Southwood Plantation Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,377–$2,785
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$1,475
House for rent
Available Apr 15
2d ago
Verified
3550 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,575
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1894 Merchants Row Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,781–$4,720
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2600 Miccosukee Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3501 S Blair Stone Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
1 bed
1 bath
$1,460–$2,070
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1405 Southwood Plantation Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,377–$2,738
Price drop
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 August 1, 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 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $491 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tallahassee?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee are Bond Westside ($850/mo), Griffin Hgts ($950/mo), and Chapel Ridge ($1,071/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee average around $1,040/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,300/month.
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).