Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeshore Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $700 (41 Rentals)

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Live Oaks @ 275
$999 - $1,600
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Live Oaks @ 275

275 John Knox RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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Terra Lake Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Lake Heights

1375 Pullen RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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2308 Sylvan Ct
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2308 Sylvan Ct

2308 Sylvan CtTallahassee, FL 32303
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Wood Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wood Ridge

1581 Stone RdTallahassee, FL 32303
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$1,325

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2682 Stricklands Ln

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property at 1989 Gina Dr

$1,350

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1989 Gina Dr

TallahasseeFL32303

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Cheapest Available Lakeshore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeshore area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Swan Luxury Studio Apartments priced from $895. Topaz Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Lakeshore apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Swan Luxury Studio ApartmentsMurphy Studio1BR,1BA$895
Topaz GroveMessina1BR,1BA$985
Rolling Hills Apartments1 bed / 1 bath flat 777 sqft at Rolling Hills1BR,1BA$985
Live Oaks @ 2751x1MR1BR,1BA$999
2308 Sylvan Ct2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,050
Reserve at MidtownMeridian1BR,1BA$1,059
StonegateOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
The RidgeTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Sabal Palms2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeshore, FL

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeshore area is the $1.02 price per square foot The Oak Model at The Monroe Apartment Homes in the in the Northwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Lakeshore apartment is the THE BAYBERRY Model at Springwood Townhomes starting at $1,325 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Northwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeshore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Monroe Apartment HomesThe Oak3BR,3.5BA$1.02
Springwood TownhomesTHE BAYBERRY3BR,2BA$1.21
The Langston Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Sabal Palms3 Bedroom 1 Bath W/D Hookup3BR,1BA$1.56
2308 Sylvan Ct2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.19
Reserve at MidtownMeridian1BR,1BA$1.32
Rolling Hills Apartments1 bed / 1 bath flat 777 sqft at Rolling Hills1BR,1BA$1.27
The RidgeOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Live Oaks @ 2751x1MR1BR,1BA$1.43
Topaz GroveMessina1BR,1BA$1.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeshore Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeshore?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeshore is Swan Luxury Studio Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Lakeshore costs $1,337.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeshore?

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 28 regular apartments in Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore?

Cheap apartments in Lakeshore have an average cost of $800 which is $537 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeshore.

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