How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Tallahassee?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Tallahassee market averaged 1,541 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 59% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Tallahassee?

An average Tallahassee listing earns $29K/year. High-performing listings earn $64K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Tallahassee?

Median Tallahassee home prices by size are 1-bedroom $149K, 2-bedroom $163K, 3-bedroom $248K, and 4+ bedroom $331K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Tallahassee?

Average occupancy in Tallahassee is 31%, producing RevPAR of $65 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Tallahassee?

Rules vary across Tallahassee. Tallahassee: Moderate. Business tax receipt and state registration required. No owner-occupancy rules. Zoning restrictions in some residential areas. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Panama City Beach: Lenient. Business tax receipt and state registration required. No density limits or owner-occupancy rules. Enforcement is complaint-driven and light despite high STR volume. St. George Island: Moderate. Business tax receipt, state registration, and local permit required. No owner-occupancy mandates. Enforcement focuses on tax compliance and noise complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Tallahassee Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Tallahassee Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tallahassee?

RevPAR is highest in October and September; it is lowest in January and December.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Tallahassee?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+57%), Bbq (+30%), TV (+15%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tallahassee?

Average daily rate in Tallahassee is $247, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in October and are lowest in January.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Tallahassee?

Guests in Tallahassee book an average of 30 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tallahassee?

Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 44% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Tallahassee, FL

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Annual revenue (actual)

$31.3k

12 mo avg

↓3%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

36%

12 mo avg

↓7%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$221

12 mo avg

↑16%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

12.1%

Current potential

↓0.0 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

29 days

12 mo avg

↓1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$68

12 mo avg

↑3%

from prior 12 mo

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Tallahassee Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Tallahassee, FL market

Compare 7 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Tallahassee, FL rental market. These areas are not limited to city boundaries. Each figure below is based on at least 20 qualifying listings; follow an area for occupancy, nightly rates and bedroom comparisons.

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Quincy & Western Big Bend	$34.1K 30 listings	19.0% 30 listings
2.FSU, CollegeTown & West Tallahassee	$27.1K 102 listings	17.5% 102 listings
3.Northwest Tallahassee & Lake Jackson	$26.4K 118 listings	15.9% 118 listings
4.Downtown & Central Southside	$27.3K 70 listings	13.2% 70 listings
5.Midtown & East-Central Tallahassee	$31.2K 48 listings	11.6% 48 listings
6.Wakulla County & Coast	$40.0K 191 listings	10.8% 191 listings
7.Killearn & Northeast Leon	$37.7K 65 listings	9.2% 65 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

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