Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central District Tallahassee, FL from $300 (112 Rentals)

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916 Preston St, Unit 103
$900
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916 Preston St, Unit 103

916 Preston StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Acasa Bainbridge
$1,075 - $1,550
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$1,075 - $1,550
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Acasa Bainbridge

1600 Old Bainbridge RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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Live Oaks @ 275
$1,080 - $1,600
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$1,080 - $1,600
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Live Oaks @ 275

275 John Knox RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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LondonTown @ Midtown
$1,280 - $1,850
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$1,280 - $1,850
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10

LondonTown @ Midtown

2039 N Meridian RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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728 Pointe Ct, Unit D
$1,500
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728 Pointe Ct, Unit D

728 Pointe CtTallahassee, FL 32308
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820 W Carolina St, Unit #1

820 W Carolina St
TallahasseeFL32304

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Central District, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central District area of Tallahassee, FL is a Studio unit found at Phoenix priced from $895. Savannah Sound has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Central District apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PhoenixJefferson ArmsStudio,$895
Savannah Sound1x11BR,1BA$965
Rolling Hills Apartments1 bed / 1 bath flat 777 sqft at Rolling Hills1BR,1BA$985
Tally Square ApartmentsCapital1BR,1BA$999
Franklin PointeRedbudStudio,1BA$1,049
Ridgewood Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,062
Acasa Bainbridge3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1,075
Live Oaks @ 2751x1MR1BR,1BA$1,080
Topaz GroveTuscany2BR,2BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central District, FL

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central District area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at The Lofts at Lake Ella in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Central District apartment is the Liberty 2 - W/D Machines Model at Reserve at Midtown starting at $1,265 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Central District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at Lake Ella3x2.53BR,2.5BA$0.92
Reserve at MidtownLiberty 2 - W/D Machines2BR,2BA$1.07
Arbor Station ApartmentsThe Jackson2BR,2BA$1.27
Georgetown Apartments2/1.5 Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Acasa Bainbridge4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.10
Campus RowThree Bedroom Two Bath Row Furnished Renovated3BR,2BA$0.73
The RoweD14BR,2BA$0.90
Topaz GroveTuscany2BR,2BA$1.18
Rolling Hills Apartments1 bed / 1 bath flat 777 sqft at Rolling Hills1BR,1BA$1.27
916 Preston St, Unit 103916 Preston St2BR,1BA$1.29

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Central District, Tallahassee, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Tallahassee. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central District is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central District?

The cheapest apartment in Central District is Phoenix which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in Central District costs $1,722.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central District?

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 35 regular apartments in Central District 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 Central District?

Cheap apartments in Central District have an average cost of $467 which is $1,255 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central District.

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