
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $600 (87 Rentals)
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700 Liberty St

Ironwood at Levy

2150 Saxon St

Ridgewood Apartments

Phoenix

Talla-Villa Apartments

1305 Airport Dr

Lafayette Gardens

Ekos Magnolia Oaks
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2286 Magnolia Cir

705 E College Ave

318-330 W Harrison St

253 Hayden Rd, Unit 214

727 E Jefferson St

The Greens at Old St. Augustine

Franklin Pointe

1420 Melvin St

1530 Live Oak Dr

3652 Estates Rd
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1504 Willow Bend Way, Unit B

1345 Airport Dr

Tally Square Apartments

Edge at 401

Brookwood

2064 Holmes St

1504 Keily Run

2270 Magnolia Cir

The Park at Bristol

3000 S Adams St, Unit 234
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1901 Darryl Dr

Conklin Commons

Lake Lodge

Capitol Village

1111 E Paul Russell Rd

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Providence Pointe

1505 Hudson St

Palm Beach Pointe

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Jefferson Arms Apartments

College Plaza

417 Walker St

Pensacola Arms

Collegewood- All One Bedroom

Jefferson Towers Apartments
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South City, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South City Studio Apartments | $1,518 | $875 | $1,889 |
| South City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $725 | $2,089 |
| South City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $825 | $3,849 |
| South City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $675 | $5,253 |
| South City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $924 | $1,820 |
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Cheapest Available South City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South City area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ironwood at Levy priced from $730. Ridgewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable South City apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironwood at Levy | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Ridgewood Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Phoenix | Jefferson Arms | Studio, | $875 |
| Talla-Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 318-330 W Harrison St | A | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Greens at Old St. Augustine | A150 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Franklin Pointe | Redbud | Studio,1BA | $1,029 |
| Sunrise Place | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,045 |
| Broward Park Apartment | 1/1 Standard without WD | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Tally Square Apartments | Deluxe Governor | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, FL
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum Model at The Park at Bristol in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value South City apartment is the Upgraded Unit Model at The Retreat at Four Points starting at $1,450 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park at Bristol | 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $0.95 |
| The Retreat at Four Points | Upgraded Unit | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Rowe | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Tally Square Apartments | Deluxe Governor | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Ekos Magnolia Oaks | B1 - 60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Azalea Place | Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Greens at Old St. Augustine | A180 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 830 E Park Ave | 1/1 upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Talla-Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Ironwood at Levy | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South City is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South City?
The cheapest apartment in South City is Ironwood at Levy which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in South City costs $1,789.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South City?
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 21 regular apartments in South City 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 South City?
Cheap apartments in South City have an average cost of $300 which is $1,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South City.
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