
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Heights Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $400 (39 Rentals)
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1524 High Rd

786 Timberwood Cir E, Unit Down Stairs

Acasa Ocala

1329 Nylic St, Unit 1B

2199 Timberwood Cir N

873 Campus Cir

757 California St

1339 Hancock St
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1329 Hancock St

1327 Hancock St

1337 Hancock St

1317 Hancock St

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Acasa High

Aspen Run I and II

Shadow Ridge

836 Richmond St

1848 W Tharpe St
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A University View

Hamptons on High

1520 High Rd

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2163 Sandpiper St

1189 Ocala Rd
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216 Dixie Dr

2348 Horne Ave

1188 High Rd
Forest Heights, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Heights Studio Apartments | $964 | $699 | $1,725 |
| Forest Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,046 | $700 | $1,735 |
| Forest Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $765 | $3,311 |
| Forest Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $559 | $3,592 |
| Forest Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $978 | $469 | $4,643 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Forest Heights Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
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Cheapest Available Forest Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Heights area of Tallahassee, FL is a Studio unit found at The Social Seminole priced from $699. Campus Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Forest Heights apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social Seminole | Hovi Studio Upgraded Furnished | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Campus Walk | 1-1w | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| The Preserve At San Luis | 3/3 Upgrade | 3BR,3BA | $809 |
| GrandMarc at Tallahassee | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $829 |
| ReNew Tallahassee | 2-2 Adobe Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $849 |
| Acasa High | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Acasa Ocala | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| Aspen Run I and II | Aspen II Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| Bryn Mawr Apartments | 1/1 Units | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| A University View | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Heights, FL
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Heights area is the $0.54 price per square foot 3/3 Upgrade Model at The Preserve At San Luis in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $809. The second greatest value Forest Heights apartment is the 3-3th Model at Polo Club Tallahassee starting at $735 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve At San Luis | 3/3 Upgrade | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.54 |
| Polo Club Tallahassee | 3-3th | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| The Social Seminole | Osceola Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| The Luxe on West Call | D2 Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.77 |
| Whitehall Apartments | by the bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.62 |
| 2020 Continental Avenue, Unit 105 | 2020 Continental Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Acasa Ocala | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Aspen Run I and II | Aspen Somerset | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Legacy Student Living | B1 Floor Plan | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| ReNew Tallahassee | 2-2 Adobe Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Heights is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Heights is Campus Walk which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in Forest Heights costs $1,074.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Heights?
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 90 regular apartments in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights?
Cheap apartments in Forest Heights have an average cost of $647 which is $427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Heights.
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