Average Rent in Tallahassee, FL
9 apartment buildings, 157 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,507/mo
Cheapest
$725/mo
Properties
9
Units
157
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Tallahassee, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Tallahassee, FL Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Villa Lucia
1845 Belle Vue Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA
Main Street Real Estate Group
626 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
Townhomes at 770
770 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA
Park Avenue Villas
2102 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
MAA Oak Grove
1900 Centre Pointe Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308, USA
MAA Southwood
3700 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee, FL 32311, USA
The Savoy at Southwood
3550 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32311, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villa Lucia 1845 Belle Vue Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA | $725 | $856 | $0.86 | 4.3 (145) | 4 |
| 2 | Main Street Real Estate Group 626 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA | $800 | $1,382 | $1.27 | 4 (68) | 38 |
| 3 | Townhomes at 770 770 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA | $1,249 | $1,274 | $1.16 | 4.1 (222) | 8 |
| 4 | Park Avenue Villas 2102 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA | $1,250 | $1,344 | $2.24 | 3.9 (47) | 8 |
| 5 | MAA Oak Grove 1900 Centre Pointe Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308, USA | $1,303 | $1,456 | $1.39 | 4.2 (189) | 27 |
| 6 | MAA Southwood 3700 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee, FL 32311, USA | $1,468 | $1,620 | $1.43 | 4.5 (181) | 40 |
| 7 | The Savoy at Southwood 3550 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32311, USA | $1,537 | $1,736 | $1.58 | 4 (107) | 32 |
Explore Each Property
Villa Lucia
4.3 (145)1845 Belle Vue Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA
Main Street Real Estate Group
4 (68)626 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
Townhomes at 770
4.1 (222)770 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA
Park Avenue Villas
3.9 (47)2102 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
MAA Oak Grove
4.2 (189)1900 Centre Pointe Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308, USA
MAA Southwood
4.5 (181)3700 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee, FL 32311, USA
Tallahassee, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,507 per month, based on 157 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $725 at Villa Lucia to $1,537 at The Savoy at Southwood.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,457/mo | $800/mo | 44 |
| 2 Bed | $1,499/mo | $799/mo | 80 |
| 3 Bed | $1,637/mo | $748/mo | 24 |
| 4 Bed | $1,463/mo | $725/mo | 9 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Tallahassee, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Tallahassee, FL averages $1,457/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,499/mo. At the local median household income of $55,931, that works out to 32% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Tallahassee, FL at $1,238/mo. The current tracked market average runs 22% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Tallahassee, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tallahassee, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$60,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,507/mo.
Comfortable income
$72,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($725/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Tallahassee, FL is $55,931 , about 23% 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) | $1,507 |
| Utilities | $356 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $849 |
| Healthcare | $414 |
| Other goods and services | $663 |
| Estimated total | $4,310/mo |
Population
199,696
Median household income
$55,931
Census median rent
$1,238/mo
Rent as % of income
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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Nearby cities in Florida
How Tallahassee, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Tallahassee, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,097 | +106% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,835 | +88% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | +38% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,687 | +12% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | +77% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | +47% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tallahassee, FL?
The average rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,507 per month, based on 157 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Tallahassee, FL?
The lowest available rent in Tallahassee, FL starts at $725 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tallahassee, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee, FL average $1,457/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $800/mo across 44 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tallahassee, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee, FL average $1,499/mo. Units start from $799/mo across 80 units currently listed.
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