Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Lake Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Lodge

1320 Lake AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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Conklin Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Conklin Commons

1220-1230 Conklin StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Magnolia Courts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Courts

1525-1541 Mccaskill AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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Palm Beach Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Beach Apartments

503 Palm Beach StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Providence Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Pointe

1242 Stuckey AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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Ridgewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

2100 Apalachee PkyTallahassee, FL 32301
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Palm Beach Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Beach Pointe

635 Palm Beach StTallahassee, FL 32310

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Magnolia Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Oaks

821 E Magnolia DrTallahassee, FL 32301

Fairgrounds, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Altura Student Living priced from $650. Ashton Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altura Student LivingNon Private Entrance1BR,1BA$650
Ashton Grove Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$815
Gardens at South City1x11BR,1BA$815
Ashton Place Apartments1/1M1BR,1BA$890
Talla-Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, FL

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum Model at The Park at Bristol in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the Upgraded Model at The Retreat at Four Points starting at $500 with a $0.42 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Park at Bristol4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum4BR,4BA$1.13
The Retreat at Four PointsUpgraded4BR,2BA$0.42
Darryl Drive DuplexA2BR,2BA$1.41
The Greens at Old St. AugustineB1Mk - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Gardens at South City1x11BR,1BA$0.99
The Residences at Whispering Pines2B/1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.58
324 E Pershing StTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.58
Talla-Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
Ridge Road Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Ashton Place Apartments1/1M1BR,1BA$1.48

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Fairgrounds, Tallahassee, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?

The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Altura Student Living which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,595.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?

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 152 regular apartments in Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds?

Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $983 which is $612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.

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