Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tallahassee Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Seminole Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seminole Village

812 Richmond StTallahassee, FL 32304
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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
Student Housing
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Vue
4 Bedroom Apartments

Vue

703-705 W St Augustine StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Midtown Station
2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Station

1903 Dawsey StTallahassee, FL 32303
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Goodbread Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goodbread Hills

950 Edgehill CirTallahassee, FL 32303
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Jefferson Arms Apartments
Studio Apartments

Jefferson Arms Apartments

412 W Jefferson StTallahassee, FL 32301
Student Housing
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College Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Plaza

405 W College AveTallahassee, FL 32301
Student Housing
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Suites on 6th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Suites on 6th

1215 Lee AveTallahassee, FL 32303
Student Housing
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Magnolia Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Villas

100 Cadiz StTallahassee, FL 32301
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The Lofts at Lake Ella
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at Lake Ella

1420 N Meridian RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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215 W College Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

215 W College Ave

215 W College AveTallahassee, FL 32301
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Steeple Club Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Steeple Club Apartments

2131 N Meridian RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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Tallahassee's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Tallahassee and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Allaire Williams

Downtown Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Tallahassee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Tallahassee area of Tallahassee, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Campus Row priced from $639. GrandMarc at Tallahassee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tallahassee apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus RowThree Bedroom Two Bath Row3BR,2BA$639
GrandMarc at TallahasseeD24BR,4BA$829
Casanas Village At Frenchtown Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$967
Georgetown Apartments1/1 Remodeled1BR,1BA$975
Lafayette Gardens1bd1BR,1BA$978
Franklin PointeRedbudStudio,1BA$1,005
Reserve at MidtownMeridian1BR,1BA$1,159
830 E Park Ave2/1.5 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,250
LondonTown @ MidtownKensington2BR,1BA$1,415
Acasa Bainbridge3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tallahassee, FL

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tallahassee area is the $1.42 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at Acasa Bainbridge in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Downtown Tallahassee apartment is the Kensington Model at LondonTown @ Midtown starting at $1,415 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Central District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Tallahassee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acasa Bainbridge4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.42
LondonTown @ MidtownKensington2BR,1BA$1.33
GrandMarc at TallahasseeB2-Prem2BR,2BA$1.09
Vine Betton2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.22
Campus RowTwo Bedroom Two Bath Renovated Furnished2BR,2BA$1.07
Reserve at MidtownMeridian1BR,1BA$1.45
Georgetown Apartments1/1 Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.26
Lafayette Gardens1bd1BR,1BA$1.38
830 E Park Ave2/1.5 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.79
Casanas Village At Frenchtown Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL

Ranked #71

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown Tallahassee, Tallahassee, and the greater Tallahassee area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Tallahassee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Tallahassee?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Tallahassee is under $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tallahassee?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tallahassee is Casanas Village At Frenchtown Square which is listed at $967, while the average apartment in Downtown Tallahassee costs $10,401.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Tallahassee?

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 32 regular apartments in Downtown Tallahassee 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 Downtown Tallahassee?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Tallahassee have an average cost of $694 which is $9,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tallahassee.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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