For Rent by Private Owner in Tallahassee, FL

359 rentals available

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Tallahassee Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

How many private landlord rentals are available in Tallahassee, FL

There are currently 359 private landlord rentals in the Tallahassee area.

What does FRBO mean?

FRBO is an acronym for "For Rent by Owner." This means that the private landlord acts as the property manager and is the individual that a renter would work with directly for renting their property.

How do I search for house, apartment, condo, and townhome private landlord rentals (FRBO)?

Finding single family houses, apartments, condos, and townhomes that are 'For Rent by Owner' is easier on HotPads with our filtering features. Just click into the "All filters" tab and scroll down for "Additional options." Below this select "For rent by owner" to filter all houses and condos that are private landlord rentals.

Is there a discount for rental properties that are FRBO?

No, there aren't discounts for rental properties that are rented directly by the owners, however negotiating rental lease terms can sometimes be easier because you are communicating directly with the private landlord and not a real estate management company.

About Tallahassee

Area Information

Tallahassee, the state capitol of Florida, is in Leon County, located inland on Florida's panhandle. It's a thriving college town, home to Florida State University and Florida A&M University, the biggest historically-African American university in the United States.

Tallahassee's metro area features a number of distinct neighborhoods, including Woodville, Spring Hill and Monticello.

Tallahassee's young residents and active arts council make make it a great place in which to live. The city hosts many annual festivals, including the Tallahassee Film Festival, Winter Festival and First Friday events, such as pub crawls and block parties, help on the first Friday of every month. There's no shortage of great food, entertainment and cultural activities here.

Tallahassee commuters use major highways, such as I-10; U.S. Routes 27, 90 and 319; and State Roads 20, 61 and 363. Public transit options include StarMetro bus service and Megabus service. Tallahassee Municipal Airport (TLH) is located off I-10.

Renting in Tallahassee

Prices of apartments for rent in Tallahassee are a little below the national average, so you'll get a good amount of space for your money. If you want access to great amenities, without paying the sky-high rents of some of the more popular tourist cities, Tallahassee could be a great fit.

Tallahasee Attractions

  • Tallahassee Museum: Explore Florida's history, nature and wildlife in this 52+-acre museum filled with exhibits, nature trials, an interactive farmstead, and more.
  • Lake Ella and Fred Drake Park: This is a great spot to exercise, picnic, and enjoy the historic cottages, quaint shops and weekly farmers market.
  • Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park: Once a private winter residence, the Maclay house and its the ornamental gardens are now open to the public; visitors can kayak, swim, fish, cycle, hike and go horseback riding.
  • Tallahassee Automobile Museum: This museum offers a large collection of antique and classic cars, as well as other collectibles, such as sports memorabilia, Native American artifacts and even Batmobiles.