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Average Rent in Tallahassee, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Tallahassee, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,554/mo
Lowest Available
$1,095/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
47
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL
Compare average rent across Tallahassee, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee 32311 | $2,002 | ▲ $67 | $1,710 | 1 | 7 |
| Sweetwater Oaks | $1,560 | ▲ $63 | $1,319 | 2 | 17 |
| Tallahassee 32304 | $1,528 | ▲ $72 | $1,249 | 2 | 8 |
| Indian Head-Lehigh | $1,401 | ▲ $201 | $1,250 | 1 | 9 |
| Duck Lake Point | $1,275 | ▲ $52 | $1,095 | 1 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Tallahassee, FL?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,554 per month across 7 apartment communities and 47 available units.
The most affordable option is Stonegate starting at $1,095/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,679/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,408/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,577/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,803/mo.
Prices range from $1,095 to $2,403 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Tallahassee, FL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,349 | - | 7 |
| June 2026 | $1,433 | +$84 | 9 |
| July 2026 | $1,420 | -$13 | 11 |
| August 2026 | $1,463 | +$43 | 10 |
| September 2026 | $1,441 | -$22 | 11 |
| October 2026 | $1,504 | +$63 | 11 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Tallahassee, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Tallahassee, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonegate | $1,095/mo | $1,275/mo | 6 | 3.5 |
| Eclipse on Madison | $1,249/mo | $1,554/mo | 7 | 4.4 |
| Park Avenue Villas | $1,250/mo | $1,401/mo | 9 | 3.9 |
| The Oasis at 1800 | $1,319/mo | $1,552/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| Townhomes at 770 | $1,350/mo | $1,350/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| MAA Oak Grove | $1,443/mo | $1,564/mo | 12 | 4.2 |
| Grove Park Apartments | $1,710/mo | $2,002/mo | 7 | 4.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Tallahassee, FL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$62,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,554/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,095/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Tallahassee, FL is $55,931 , about 25% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Tallahassee, FL
Overall prices in Tallahassee, FL runs below the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 95.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Tallahassee, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,554 |
| Utilities | $356 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $849 |
| Healthcare | $414 |
| Other goods and services | $663 |
| Estimated total | $4,357/mo |
Population
199,696
Median household income
$55,931
Census median rent
$1,238/mo
Census rent burden
35.8%
Median age
28.0
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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