Southwood, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Southwood is $1,725, a 1.29% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,703.
One-bedroom apartments provide 985 square feet for $1,559, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,748 offer 1,355 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,509 sq ft) for $1,957, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Southwood, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL
Last updated: October 20, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,725 | 1,254 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,559 | 985 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,748 | 1,355 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $1,957 | 1,509 sq. ft. |
Southwood, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL rent trends
Rental prices in Southwood, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL have increased by 1.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,703 to $1,725.
What's the typical rent budget in Southwood, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL?
The largest share of rentals in Southwood, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL (81%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Southwood, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL?
3,571 or 38% of the households in Southwood, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL are renter-occupied while 5,768 or 62% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Southwood?
Innovation Park $953/month
Killearn $1,126/month
Oak Ridge $1,203/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,693/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Southwood?
Downtown Tallahassee $1,836/month
Bloxham Terrace $1,879/month
FSU $2,453/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Tallahassee, FL By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| FSU | $2,453 |
| Bloxham Terrace | $1,879 |
| Downtown Tallahassee | $1,836 |
| Frenchtown | $1,793 |
| Midtown Tallahassee | $1,739 |
| Southwood | $1,725 |
| Chaires | $1,659 |
| Apalachee Ridge | $1,657 |
| Melody Hills | $1,517 |
| Lake Jackson | $1,494 |
| Piney Z | $1,469 |
| Indianhead-Lehigh | $1,443 |
| Meadowbrook | $1,415 |
| Waverly Hills | $1,372 |
| Betton Hills | $1,372 |
| Greater Brandt Hills | $1,371 |
| Camelot Park | $1,349 |
| Town and Country | $1,288 |
| Wellswood - Suburban Hills | $1,276 |
| FAMU | $1,217 |
| Oak Ridge | $1,203 |
| Killearn | $1,126 |
| Innovation Park | $953 |
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Tallahassee | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Southwood is 4% higher than in Apalachee Ridge
$1,725
Southwood rent is the same as Tallahassee average
Average Rent
$1,725
$1,657
Apalachee Ridge rent is 4% lower than Tallahassee average
Average Rent
$1,657
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Southwood apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.