Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $600 (48 Rentals)

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2150 Saxon St

TallahasseeFL32310

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Conklin Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Conklin Commons

1220-1230 Conklin StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Lake Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Lodge

1320 Lake AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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Capitol Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Village

420 E Park AveTallahassee, FL 32301
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Palm Beach Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Beach Apartments

503 Palm Beach StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Arrowhead Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

325 Hayden RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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Vue
4 Bedroom Apartments

Vue

703-705 W St Augustine StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Providence Pointe
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Pointe

1242 Stuckey AveTallahassee, 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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Jefferson Arms Apartments
Studio Apartments

Jefferson Arms Apartments

412 W Jefferson StTallahassee, FL 32301
Student Housing
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Magnolia Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Oaks

821 E Magnolia DrTallahassee, FL 32301
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College Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Plaza

405 W College AveTallahassee, FL 32301
Student Housing
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417 Walker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

417 Walker St

417 Walker StTallahassee, FL 32304
Student Housing
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Pebble Brooke
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Brooke

931-963 Chase Creek CirTallahassee, FL 32311

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Tallahassee Shine
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tallahassee Shine

1515 Levy AveTallahassee, FL 32310
Student Housing
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Holton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holton Apartments

2500 Holton StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Sunrise Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Place

2525 Texas StTallahassee, FL 32301
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Oaks at Magnolia
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Magnolia

2202-2298 Magnolia CirTallahassee, FL 32301
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Magnolia Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Villas

100 Cadiz StTallahassee, FL 32301
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215 W College Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

215 W College Ave

215 W College AveTallahassee, FL 32301
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324 E Pershing St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

324 E Pershing St

324 E Pershing StTallahassee, FL 32301
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1549 Willow Bend Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

1549 Willow Bend Way

1549 Willow Bend WayTallahassee, FL 32301
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South City, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

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 Altura Student Living priced from $600. Phoenix 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altura Student LivingShared Furnished 4/4 with private 1-bedroom, 1-...1BR,1BA$600
PhoenixJefferson ArmsStudio,$875
PENSACOLA ARMS: One Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of FSU's CampusHamilton1BR,1BA$900
Talla-Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
417 Walker StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Greens at Old St. AugustineA150 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$912
Lafayette GardensA11BR,1BA$918
318-330 W Harrison StA2BR,1BA$1,000
Franklin PointeRedbudStudio,1BA$1,042

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, FL

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $0.47 price per square foot Non Private Entrance Model at Altura Student Living in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value South City apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum Model at The Park at Bristol starting at $1,625 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Altura Student LivingNon Private Entrance1BR,1BA$0.47
The Park at Bristol4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum4BR,4BA$1.08
The Retreat at Four PointsUpgraded Unit4BR,2BA$1.22
The Greens at Old St. AugustineB1Mk - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Tally Square Apartments1/1L1BR,1BA$1.11
Lullwater at Blair StoneFranklin1BR,1BA$1.55
541 Palm Beach St, Unit 539541 Palm Beach St2BR,1BA$1.06
Ridge Road FlatsA3 30% PBV LINK1BR,1BA$1.38
Talla-Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
Lafayette GardensA11BR,1BA$1.30

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tallahassee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,042.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South City?

The cheapest apartment in South City is Altura Student Living which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in South City costs $1,600.

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 $474 which is $1,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South City.

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