Tallahassee is the capital of the State of Florida and the county seat of Leon County. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida in 1824. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 159,012, while the Tallahassee metropolitan area is estimated at 336,501. Tallahassee apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Tallahassee apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.