Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakewood Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Lake Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Lodge

1320 Lake AveTallahassee, 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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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

Lakewood, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent

 

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

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, FL

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Lakeside at Southwood in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $2,364. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum Model at The Park at Bristol starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeside at Southwood3 Bedroom Duplex 3BR,2BA$1.10
The Park at Bristol4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum4BR,4BA$1.13
University CourtyardClassic Units4BR,2BA$1.18
Darryl Drive DuplexA2BR,2BA$1.41
The Greens at Old St. AugustineB1Mk - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Twin Oaks at SouthwoodDaylily1BR,1BA$1.57
Gardens at South City1x11BR,1BA$0.99
Park at SouthwoodThe Camellia1BR,1BA$1.59
The Residences at Whispering Pines2B/1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Talla-Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21

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Lakewood, Tallahassee, FL

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakewood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakewood is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakewood?

The cheapest apartment in Lakewood is Altura Student Living which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Lakewood costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakewood?

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 92 regular apartments in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

Cheap apartments in Lakewood have an average cost of $690 which is $1,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakewood.

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