Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Governors Square Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $700 (13 Rentals)

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Ridgewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

2100 Apalachee PkyTallahassee, FL 32301
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Emery Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emery Cove

2822 Old Saint Augustine RdTallahassee, FL 32301

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St Augustine Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Augustine Hills

2415 Old Saint Augustine RdTallahassee, FL 32301
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Governors Square, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Governors Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Governors Square area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments priced from $785. Altera 3100 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Governors Square apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch Luxury Studio ApartmentsTHE PILLAR1BR,1BA$785
Altera 31001 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$800
Parkway Square Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$985
The Greens at Old St. AugustineB180 - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,000
Tally Square Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Governors Square, FL

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Governors Square area is the $1.03 price per square foot Castle Model at Castle Apartments in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Governors Square apartment is the B2 - The Sydney Model at Century Capital City starting at $1,535 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Governors Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Castle ApartmentsCastle2BR,2BA$1.03
Century Capital CityB2 - The Sydney2BR,2BA$1.33
The Greens at Old St. AugustineB1Mk - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Brookwood2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Arbor ViewMeridian1BR,1BA$1.34
728 Pointe Ct, Unit D728 Pointe Ct2BR,1BA$2.00
Evergreens at MahanThe Hermitage1BR,1BA$2.02
The Residences at Whispering Pines2B/1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.58
2626 Park1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Tally Square Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Governors Square, Tallahassee, FL

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Tallahassee, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Governors Square Neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Governors Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Governors Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Governors Square is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Governors Square?

The cheapest apartment in Governors Square is Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Governors Square costs $1,770.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Governors Square?

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 2 regular apartments in Governors Square 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 Governors Square?

Cheap apartments in Governors Square have an average cost of $107 which is $1,663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Governors Square.

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