
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Terrace Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $300 (48 Rentals)
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Altura Student Living

Ridge Road Flats

1524 Hudson St

Ashton Park Apartments

324 S Lipona Rd

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2150 Saxon St

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541 Palm Beach St, Unit 539

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College Terrace, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,314 | $875 | $1,799 |
| College Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $305 | $2,050 |
| College Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $900 | $3,549 |
| College Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $640 | $3,549 |
| College Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $399 | $3,100 |
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Cheapest Available College Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Terrace area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Altura Student Living priced from $600. Ashton Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable College Terrace apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Student Living | Shared Furnished 4/4 with private 1-bedroom, 1-... | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Ashton Park Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Ashton Grove Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Arive 850 | Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Phoenix | Jefferson Arms | Studio, | $875 |
| Ashton Place Apartments | 1/1M | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Pavilion Apartments | The Pavilion Apartments, close to shopping and,... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Talla-Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Lafayette Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Terrace, FL
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Terrace area is the $0.40 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Model at Hayden Commons in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value College Terrace apartment is the 4x4 Furnished Townhouse Model at The Venetian Student Living starting at $745 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Terrace 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 | $0.40 |
| The Venetian Student Living | 4x4 Furnished Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.45 |
| Altura Student Living | Non Private Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| The Park at Bristol | 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $1.08 |
| Bradford Oaks | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.33 |
| Tuscany Village | 2 Bedroom Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Jackson Forest Apartments | Hickory | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Sunrise Place | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Tally Square Apartments | Half Off First 3 Month's Rent! | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 541 Palm Beach St, Unit 539 | 541 Palm Beach St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Terrace is under $918.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in College Terrace is Altura Student Living which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in College Terrace costs $1,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Terrace?
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 58 regular apartments in College Terrace 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 College Terrace?
Cheap apartments in College Terrace have an average cost of $668 which is $827 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Terrace.
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