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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South City Studio Apartments | $1,426 | $853 | $1,889 |
| South City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $600 | $2,089 |
| South City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $895 | $3,849 |
| South City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $625 | $3,639 |
| South City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $924 | $1,763 |
There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South City Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
See all Apartments in TallahasseeThe cheapest available apartment rental in the South City area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Talla-Villa Apartments priced from $900. Phoenix has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable South City apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talla-Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Phoenix | Collegewood | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Franklin Pointe | Redbud | Studio,1BA | $999 |
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $1.02 price per square foot 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum Model at The Park at Bristol in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value South City apartment is the C1 HV 30% PBV Model at Ridge Road Flats starting at $1,590 with a $1.33 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 | $1.02 |
| Ridge Road Flats | C1 HV 30% PBV | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| The Retreat at Four Points | Upgraded Unit | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Tally Square Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Evergreen at Southwood | C | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Lullwater at Blair Stone | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Greens at Old St. Augustine | A1Mk - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Talla-Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 830 E Park Ave | 2/1.5 Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 318-330 W Harrison St | A | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South City is under $1,321.
The cheapest apartment in South City is Talla-Villa Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in South City costs $1,600.
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 12 regular apartments in South City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in South City have an average cost of $462 which is $1,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South City.
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