
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwestern Leon Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $300 (254 Rentals)
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2210 Amelia Cir

Kenwood Place

Lafayette Gardens

206 Ridge Rd, Unit Room #1, Unit Room #1

106 Dixie Dr

Altura

1524 Hudson St

3356 Fort Collins Ln

Acasa Ocala
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2195 Timberwood Cir N, Unit A, Unit A

1329 Nylic St, Unit 2A

2199 Timberwood Cir N, Unit Bedroom C, Unit Bedroom C

700 Liberty St

757 California St

1329 Nylic St, Unit 1A1

256 Soho Ct

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Ashton Park Apartments

Lodge2765

1329 Nylic St, Unit 1A1

1329 Nylic St

1323 Hancock St

1339 Hancock St

1317 Hancock St

1329 Nylic St

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Outer Southwestern Leon, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southwestern Leon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Southwestern Leon Studio Apartments | $1,037 | $699 | $1,889 |
| Outer Southwestern Leon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $305 | $2,554 |
| Outer Southwestern Leon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $554 | $3,849 |
| Outer Southwestern Leon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $589 | $4,963 |
| Outer Southwestern Leon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $399 | $4,813 |
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There are currently 254 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Southwestern Leon Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
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Cheapest Available Outer Southwestern Leon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southwestern Leon area of Tallahassee, FL is a Studio unit found at The Social Seminole priced from $699. Campus Row has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwestern Leon apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social Seminole | Hovi Studio Upgraded Furnished | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Campus Row | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $739 |
| GrandMarc at Tallahassee | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $749 |
| The Preserve At San Luis | 3/3 Upgrade | 3BR,3BA | $794 |
| Swan Luxury Studio Apartments | Base Studio | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments | THE PILLAR | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Silver Leaf Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| Ashton Park Apartments | 1/1L | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ashton Grove Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ashton Place Apartments | 1/1M | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwestern Leon, FL
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwestern Leon area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Model at Hayden Commons in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Outer Southwestern Leon apartment is the 4/4 Upgrade Model at The Landing At Appleyard starting at $787 with a $0.49 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southwestern Leon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Commons | 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.41 |
| The Landing At Appleyard | 4/4 Upgrade | 4BR,4BA | $0.49 |
| The Venetian Student Living | 4x4 Deluxe Furnished Flat | 4BR,4BA | $0.48 |
| The Boulevard at Tallahassee - Student Living | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.45 |
| The Preserve At San Luis | 3/3 Upgrade | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.53 |
| Forum Tallahassee | 4x4 - D3S | 4BR,4BA | $0.47 |
| Polo Club Tallahassee | 3-3thq | 3BR,3BA | $0.65 |
| Bradford Oaks | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.33 |
| The Social Seminole | Osceola Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| Whitehall Apartments | by the bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southwestern Leon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southwestern Leon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southwestern Leon is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southwestern Leon?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Southwestern Leon is Swan Luxury Studio Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Outer Southwestern Leon costs $15,498.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southwestern Leon?
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 271 regular apartments in Outer Southwestern Leon 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 Outer Southwestern Leon?
Cheap apartments in Outer Southwestern Leon have an average cost of $442 which is $15,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwestern Leon.
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