Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central District Tallahassee, FL from $313 (103 Rentals)

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property at 145 Belmont Rd
$500

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Base Rent$500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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145 Belmont Rd, Unit Cozy Cottage

145 Belmont Rd
TallahasseeFL32301

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Live Oaks @ 275
$1,080 - $1,600

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Base Rent$1,080 - $1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,080 - $1,600
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Live Oaks @ 275

275 John Knox RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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Acasa Bainbridge
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$1,150 - $1,550

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,550
Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,550
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Acasa Bainbridge

1600 Old Bainbridge RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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property at 238 Lake Ella Dr
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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238 Lake Ella Dr

TallahasseeFL32303
property at 409 N Gadsden St
$1,250 - $1,550
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Available Oct 10
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409 N Gadsden St

TallahasseeFL32301
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LondonTown @ Midtown
$1,280 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,280 - $1,850
Total Monthly Price$1,280 - $1,850
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14

LondonTown @ Midtown

2039 N Meridian RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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Goodbread Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goodbread Hills

950 Edgehill CirTallahassee, FL 32303
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Capitol Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Village

420 E Park AveTallahassee, FL 32301
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Summit at Campus Edge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit at Campus Edge

630 W Virginia StTallahassee, FL 32304
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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 2 Beds unit found at Lafayette Gardens priced from $603. Phoenix has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Central District apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette GardensB12BR,2BA$603
PhoenixJefferson ArmsStudio,$895
La Mediterranean Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Savannah Sound1x11BR,1BA$965
Rolling Hills Apartments1x1-Classic1BR,1BA$985
Topaz GroveMessina1BR,1BA$985
CHICOPEE 6172BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Franklin PointePalm w/ Wood-Style Floors1BR,1BA$1,010
Tally Square ApartmentsDeluxe Governor1BR,1BA$1,049
501 E. Park Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central District, FL

As of September 13, 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 3/2 Apartment Model at Georgetown Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee 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
Georgetown Apartments3/2 Apartment3BR,2BA$1.02
Acasa Bainbridge4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.24
Casanas Village At Frenchtown Square2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.13
Campus RowTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.96
534 E Call St2Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
CHICOPEE 6172BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Reserve at MidtownMeridian1BR,1BA$1.37
Rolling Hills Apartments1x1-Classic1BR,1BA$1.27
Savannah Sound1x11BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $1,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central District is La Mediterranean Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Central District costs $1,400.

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 49 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 $508 which is $892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central District.

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