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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
$1,542/mo
▼ 6.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,200/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
30
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Tallahassee, FL
42 listed units across 4 buildings offering 1 bed units in Tallahassee, FL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $86/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oasis at 1800 | Unit 29 | $1,765 | $1,540 | $225 |
| The Oasis at 1800 | Unit 9 | $1,725 | $1,519 | $206 |
| The Oasis at 1800 | Unit 13 | $1,745 | $1,560 | $185 |
| The Oasis at 1800 | Unit 4 | $1,655 | $1,499 | $156 |
| The Oasis at 1800 | Unit 31 | $1,765 | $1,615 | $150 |
| MAA Southwood | Unit 060614, Mossy Oak | $1,783 | $1,648 | $135 |
| MAA Southwood | Unit 121220, Meadow | $1,693 | $1,573 | $120 |
| The Oasis at 1800 | Unit 5 | $1,710 | $1,599 | $111 |
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 | $1,708 | ▲ $26 | $1,443 | 2 | 46 |
| Sweetwater Oaks | $1,603 | ▲ $4 | $1,418 | 2 | 42 |
| Duck Lake Point | $1,430 | ▲ $53 | $1,145 | 1 | 6 |
| Indian Head-Lehigh | $1,413 | ▲ $19 | $1,250 | 1 | 6 |
| Tallahassee 32304 | $1,289 | ▲ $39 | $679 | 3 | 13 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Tallahassee, FL?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Tallahassee, FL is $1,542 per month across 7 apartment communities and 30 available units. Rents have decreased $103 (6.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Villa Lucia starting at $1,200/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,542/mo.
Prices range from $1,200 to $1,817 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Tallahassee, FL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,406 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $1,485 | +$79 | 6 |
| July 2026 | $1,512 | +$27 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $1,544 | +$32 | 7 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Tallahassee, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Tallahassee, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Lucia | $1,200/mo | $1,200/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Eclipse on Madison | $1,215/mo | $1,453/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| Park Avenue Villas | $1,250/mo | $1,359/mo | 4 | 3.9 |
| MAA Oak Grove | $1,418/mo | $1,418/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| MAA Southwood | $1,443/mo | $1,491/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| The Oasis at 1800 | $1,480/mo | $1,560/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| The Savoy at Southwood | $1,622/mo | $1,692/mo | 11 | 4 |
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 $1,542/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,200/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Tallahassee, FL is $55,931 , about 24% 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) | $1,542 |
| Utilities | $356 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $849 |
| Healthcare | $414 |
| Other goods and services | $663 |
| Estimated total | $4,345/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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