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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakewood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lakewood Studio Apartments | $1,033 | $985 | $1,099 |
Lakewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $650 | $2,070 |
Lakewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $970 | $2,662 |
Lakewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $1,110 | $3,643 |
Lakewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $1,432 | $1,781 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lakewood Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Altura Student Living | Non Private Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Ashton Park Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Ashton Grove Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Gardens at South City | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Talla-Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lakeside at Southwood | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
The Park at Bristol | 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $1.13 |
University Courtyard | Classic Units | 4BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Darryl Drive Duplex | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
The Greens at Old St. Augustine | B1Mk - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Twin Oaks at Southwood | Daylily | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Gardens at South City | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Park at Southwood | The Camellia | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
The Residences at Whispering Pines | 2B/1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
Talla-Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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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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