Tallahassee Fair Market Rent 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for the Tallahassee metropolitan area. Median household income: $57,994/year. Vacancy rate: 5.4%.
2BR FMR
$989/mo
Median Income
$57,994
Vacancy Rate
5.4%
Rent Burden
20.5%
Fair Market Rent by Bedroom Size
Affordability Analysis
Based on the 30% rule, a household earning the median income of $57,994/year can afford up to $1,450/mo in rent.
The 2BR FMR of $989/mo represents 20.5% of median income, which is within the 30% affordability threshold.
Rental Market Conditions
The vacancy rate of 5.4% in Tallahassee indicates a moderate rental market. A balanced market with reasonable availability for renters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Tallahassee?
The 2026 HUD FMR for a 2-bedroom in the Tallahassee metro area is $989/month. 1BR: $784, 3BR: $1,193.
What is the vacancy rate in Tallahassee?
The rental vacancy rate in Tallahassee is 5.4%. A rate below 5% typically indicates a tight rental market.
Is Tallahassee affordable for renters?
With a median income of $57,994 and 2BR rent at $989/mo, rent takes about 20% of income in Tallahassee.
Compare with Other Metro Areas
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
2BR: $2,412/mo
New York-Newark-Jersey City
2BR: $2,293/mo
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley
2BR: $2,200/mo
Honolulu
2BR: $1,937/mo
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
2BR: $1,888/mo
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
2BR: $1,856/mo
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
2BR: $1,761/mo
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
2BR: $1,760/mo
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