
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Leon County, FL from $300 (216 Rentals)
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1524 High Rd

1522 High Rd

Kenwood Place

Lafayette Gardens

3721 Crawfordville Rd

1956 Corvallis Ave

Altura

1524 Hudson St

3356 Fort Collins Ln
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1329 Nylic St, Unit 2A

2022 Trimble Rd, Unit 3

Acasa Ocala

1810 Pasco Ct

1807 Belle Vue Way

1805 Belle Vue Way

700 Liberty St

840 W Georgia St

1329 Nylic St, Unit 1A1

2022 Trimble Rd, Unit 1
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256 Soho Ct

Indian Ridge

2114 Main St

1509 Branch St

545 E Call St

Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments

Swan Luxury Studio Apartments

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Ironwood at Levy

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Lodge2765

1339 Hancock St

1329 Nylic St, Unit 1A1

873 Campus Cir

1343 Hancock St

Shadow Ridge

Capital Ridge

Arive 850

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Acasa High

1337 Hancock St
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1327 Hancock St

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2412 Surrey St

1848 W Tharpe St

413 Prince St

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Leon County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Leon County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon County Studio Apartments | $1,032 | $699 | $2,339 |
| Leon County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $305 | $2,625 |
| Leon County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $554 | $3,549 |
| Leon County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $559 | $4,200 |
| Leon County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $399 | $6,799 |
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Cheapest Available Leon County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Leon County, FL is a Studio unit found at The Social Seminole in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood priced from $699. GrandMarc at Tallahassee in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Leon County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social Seminole | Hovi Studio Upgraded Furnished | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| GrandMarc at Tallahassee | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $749 |
| Ironwood at Levy | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Swan Luxury Studio Apartments | Base Studio | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments | THE PILLAR | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Silver Leaf Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| Ashton Park Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ashton Grove Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ashton Place Apartments | 1/1M | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Lodge2765 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leon County, FL
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Leon County area is the $0.39 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Model at Hayden Commons in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value Leon County apartment is the 4/4 Classic Model at The Landing At Appleyard starting at $715 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Leon County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Commons | 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.39 |
| The Landing At Appleyard | 4/4 Classic | 4BR,4BA | $0.45 |
| The Boulevard at Tallahassee - Student Living | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.45 |
| Forum Tallahassee | 4x4 - D2 | 4BR,4BA | $0.48 |
| The Preserve At San Luis | 3/3 Upgrade | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.54 |
| The Venetian Student Living | 4x4 Furnished Flat | 4BR,4BA | $0.40 |
| Polo Club Tallahassee | 3-3th | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Bradford Oaks | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.33 |
| The Social Seminole | Osceola Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| Whitehall Apartments | by the bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.62 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Leon County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Leon County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Leon County is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Leon County?
The cheapest apartment in Leon County is Ironwood at Levy which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Leon County costs $11,845.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Leon County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 245 regular apartments in Leon County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Leon County?
Cheap apartments in Leon County have an average cost of $465 which is $11,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Leon County.
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