
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tallahassee Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $300 (64 Rentals)
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1329 Nylic St, Unit 1B

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Campus Walk

Phoenix

1943 Dawsey St

Georgetown Apartments

Edge at 401

Casanas Village At Frenchtown Square

Reserve at Midtown

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Acasa Bainbridge
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Franklin Pointe

1132 Cherry Laurel St

626 W Georgia St

317 N Calhoun St

The Lofts at Lake Ella

407 E Carolina St

Steeple Club Apartments

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LondonTown @ Midtown

2003 N Meridian Rd

990 W Brevard St, Unit 212
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Summit at Campus Edge

Vue

105 N Meridian

Midtown Station

Park Avenue Apartments

1322 Hancock St
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916 N Woodward Ave

1410 Nylic St

Jefferson Arms Apartments

417 Walker St

404 E Brevard St

703 N Gadsden St

819 Chestwood Ave

College Plaza

Jefferson Towers Apartments

Collegewood- All One Bedroom
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Pensacola Arms

Suites on 6th

910 Hillcrest Apartments

1217 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Midtown Glen Apartments

1612 M L King Jr Blvd

1104 N Duval St

1210 Ford St

124 S Franklin Blvd

1416 Charlotte St
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Downtown Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Tallahassee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Tallahassee Studio Apartments | $1,537 | $895 | $1,825 |
| Downtown Tallahassee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $700 | $2,275 |
| Downtown Tallahassee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $603 | $3,718 |
| Downtown Tallahassee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Tallahassee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,200 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Tallahassee Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Tallahassee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Tallahassee area of Tallahassee, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Lafayette Gardens priced from $603. Campus Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $882. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tallahassee apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Gardens | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $603 |
| Campus Walk | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $882 |
| Phoenix | Jefferson Arms | Studio, | $895 |
| Reserve at Midtown | Executive 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Acasa Bainbridge | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1,075 |
| Franklin Pointe | Redbud | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| Georgetown Apartments | 2/1.5 Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Ashford Apartments at Betton Hills | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| Millstream at Cascades | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tallahassee, FL
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tallahassee 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 Downtown Tallahassee apartment is the 2BR/2BA - B6 Model at Industry Tallahassee starting at $3,079 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Tallahassee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Lake Ella | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
| Industry Tallahassee | 2BR/2BA - B6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Georgetown Apartments | 3/2 Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Acasa Bainbridge | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Campus Row | Three Bedroom Two Bath Row Furnished Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| Lafayette Gardens | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.63 |
| 990 W Brevard St, Unit 212 | 990 W Brevard St | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Ashford Apartments at Betton Hills | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Reserve at Midtown | Executive 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Campus Walk | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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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 $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tallahassee?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tallahassee is Campus Walk which is listed at $882, while the average apartment in Downtown Tallahassee costs $1,425.
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 9 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 $632 which is $793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tallahassee.
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