
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Terrace Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $300 (115 Rentals)
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Lafayette Gardens

Altura

1807 Belle Vue Way

1805 Belle Vue Way

1524 Hudson St

3721 Crawfordville Rd

217 Columbia Dr

1810 Pasco Ct

700 Liberty St
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2007 Keith St

2007 Keith St

Ashton Park Apartments

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Ironwood at Levy

413 Prince St

414 Hayden Rd

Arive 850

2111 Owens St

Serenity Place Central

Phoenix
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Talla-Villa Apartments

1305 Airport Dr

904 S Lipona Rd

1819 S Gadsden St

2290 Magnolia Cir

Franklin Pointe

Tally Square Apartments

705 E College Ave

Ekos Magnolia Oaks

Capital Luxury Condominiumns
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212 Barbourville Dr

Edge at 401

713 E Lafayette St

711 E Lafayette St

3652 Estates Rd

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2325 West Pensacola St 139, Unit #139

1420 Melvin St

253 Hayden Rd, Unit 337

2147 Keith St

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1502 Pepper Dr

Gardens at South City

3000 S Adams St, Unit 234

2286 Magnolia Cir

The Park at Bristol

1406 Atkamire Dr

405 Dunwoody St, Unit 3

1208 S Gadsden St

Conklin Commons

Columbia House
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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 | $1,507 | $895 | $1,799 |
| College Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $970 | $335 | $3,134 |
| College Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $603 | $3,549 |
| College Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $594 | $5,248 |
| College Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $499 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 115 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Terrace Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
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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 Ashton Grove Apartments priced from $700. Ashton Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable College Terrace apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Grove Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Ashton Park Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ashton Place Apartments | 1/1M | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ironwood at Levy | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Arive 850 | Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Serenity Place Central | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| Phoenix | Jefferson Arms | Studio, | $895 |
| Franklin Pointe | Palm | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Tally Square Apartments | Capital | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Ekos Magnolia Oaks | A1- 60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Terrace, FL
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Terrace 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 College Terrace apartment is the 4x4 Unfurnished Flat Model at The Venetian Student Living starting at $499 with a $0.33 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 | $0.39 |
| The Venetian Student Living | 4x4 Unfurnished Flat | 4BR,4BA | $0.33 |
| The Park at Bristol | 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $0.95 |
| The Locale Tallahassee | Student Housing | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| Tuscany Village | 2 Bedroom Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Gardens at South City | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Rowe | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Jackson Forest Apartments | Hickory | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| The Sanctuary | 2-Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Bradford Oaks | 1 Bed 1 Bath (in a 4 Bed 2 Bath) | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Terrace, Tallahassee, FL
Ranked #38
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,006.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in College Terrace is Ashton Grove Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in College Terrace costs $1,699.
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 56 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 $595 which is $1,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Terrace.
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