Studio Apartment Rent in Tallahassee, FL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tallahassee, Florida as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,507 and +12% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Tallahassee
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Tallahassee
Compare Tallahassee's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Florida
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinewood | $360 |
| 2 | Palatka | $780 |
| 3 | Lake City | $840 |
| 4 | Belleview | $860 |
| 5 | Hernando | $860 |
| 6 | Crystal River | $865 |
| 7 | Treasure Island | $872 |
| 8 | Sebring | $875 |
| 9 | Auburndale | $910 |
| 10 | Bartow | $910 |
| 11 | Ocklawaha | $910 |
| 12 | Lake Alfred | $920 |
| 13 | Lake Placid | $930 |
| 14 | Cape Canaveral | $940 |
| 15 | Freeport | $940 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Florida
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Key Biscayne | $2,560 |
| 2 | Weston | $2,547 |
| 3 | Doral | $2,450 |
| 4 | Aventura | $2,390 |
| 5 | Loxahatchee | $2,380 |
| 6 | Parkland | $2,365 |
| 7 | Windermere | $2,360 |
| 8 | Lithia | $2,350 |
| 9 | Coral Gables | $2,235 |
| 10 | West Miami | $2,220 |
| 11 | Pembroke Pines | $2,220 |
| 12 | Miami Beach | $2,203 |
| 13 | Royal Palm Beach | $2,178 |
| 14 | The Hammocks | $2,170 |
| 15 | Apollo Beach | $2,170 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Tallahassee.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawfordville, FL | 19.6 mi | $960 | $-184 (-16%) |
| Thomasville, GA | 26.1 mi | $1,010 | $-134 (-12%) |
| Valdosta, GA | 71.9 mi | $940 | $-204 (-18%) |
| Hahira, GA | 72 mi | $1,170 | +$26 (+2%) |
| Albany, GA | 75 mi | $721 | $-423 (-37%) |
| Leesburg, GA | 89.3 mi | $1,100 | $-44 (-4%) |
| Callaway, FL | 92.8 mi | $1,116 | $-28 (-2%) |
| Panama City, FL | 95.1 mi | $1,270 | +$126 (+11%) |
| Dothan, AL | 95.6 mi | $783 | $-361 (-32%) |
| Lynn Haven, FL | 97.1 mi | $1,550 | +$406 (+35%) |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 108.1 mi | $1,553 | +$409 (+36%) |
| Daleville, AL | 115.6 mi | $670 | $-474 (-41%) |
Studio rent in Tallahassee — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tallahassee?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tallahassee, Florida is $1,144 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,507.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tallahassee?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,760 ($3,813/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tallahassee expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tallahassee's studio median of $1,144 is +12% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tallahassee rank for studio rent in Florida?
Among the 261 cities in Florida with studio data, Tallahassee ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tallahassee?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Crawfordville ($960), Thomasville ($1,010), Valdosta ($940).