
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Heights Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $400 (43 Rentals)
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1524 High Rd

1329 Nylic St, Unit 1B

Acasa Ocala

2195 Timberwood Cir N, Unit A

2199 Timberwood Cir N

2428 Beechnut Ln

2402 Delgado Dr
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Acasa High

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Campus Walk

Shadow Ridge

2473 Rumba Ct

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301 Dixie Dr

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1520 High Rd

Seminole Village

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873 Campus Cir

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Camellia Knoll

Chieftan Green

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1322 Hancock St

Oak Park
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1253 Continental Ct

1410 Nylic St

820 California St

820 California St

820 California St

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2347 Horne Ave
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214 White Dr

2020 Continental Ave

216 Dixie Dr
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 | $862 | $699 | $1,050 |
| Forest Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $700 | $1,807 |
| Forest Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,085 | $749 | $1,643 |
| Forest Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,049 | $559 | $1,900 |
| Forest Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $753 | $469 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 43 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. ReNew Tallahassee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. 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 |
| ReNew Tallahassee | 2-2 Adobe Renovated Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $849 |
| Acasa Ocala | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| Acasa High | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Aspen Run I and II | Aspen II Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| Campus Walk | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $882 |
| Oakwood Reserve | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| A University View | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Heights, FL
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Heights area is the $0.44 price per square foot The Driftwood Model at The Highlands in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $680. The second greatest value Forest Heights apartment is the 4x4 - D3 Model at Forum Tallahassee starting at $730 with a $0.48 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 Highlands | The Driftwood | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.44 |
| Forum Tallahassee | 4x4 - D3 | 4BR,4BA | $0.48 |
| The Preserve At San Luis | 3/3 Classic | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.42 |
| Whitehall Apartments | by the bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| Polo Club Tallahassee | 3-3th | 3BR,3BA | $0.58 |
| The Social Seminole | Osceola Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| 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 |
| ReNew Tallahassee | 2-2 Adobe Renovated Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
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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 Acasa High which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Forest Heights costs $901.
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 53 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 $590 which is $311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Heights.
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