Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $500 (80 Rentals)

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property at 4332 Slash Pine Ln

$460

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$460
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4332 Slash Pine Ln

TallahasseeFL32305
property at 700 Liberty St

$675 - $725

1 Bedroom Rentals

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700 Liberty 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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Arrowhead Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

325 Hayden RdTallahassee, FL 32304
Student Housing
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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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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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property at 1505 Hudson St

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1505 Hudson St

TallahasseeFL32301

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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
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College Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Plaza

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

417 Walker St

417 Walker StTallahassee, FL 32304
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property at 1240 Levy Ave

$900 - $1,350

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1240 Levy Ave

TallahasseeFL32310

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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 Ironwood at Levy priced from $795. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ironwood at LevyOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$795
Ridgewood ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$875
PENSACOLA ARMS: One Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of FSU's CampusMartin1BR,1BA$925
Ekos Magnolia OaksA1- 601BR,1BA$927
Franklin PointePalm1BR,1BA$975
Tally Square ApartmentsCapital1BR,1BA$999
318-330 W Harrison StA2BR,1BA$1,000
Capital Luxury Condominiumns1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,020
PhoenixFLORIDA TOWERS: Huge One Bedrooms 1 Block from FSU1BR,1BA$1,025
Sunrise Place3x23BR,2BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, FL

As of May 25, 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 C1 Model at Lafayette Gardens starting at $1,300 with a $1.12 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.
The Park at Bristol4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum4BR,4BA$0.95
Lafayette GardensC13BR,2BA$1.12
The RoweD14BR,2BA$0.90
Lullwater at Blair StoneFranklin1BR,1BA$1.53
Azalea PlaceOrchid1BR,1BA$1.50
The Greens at Old St. AugustineA150 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Ridge Road FlatsA2 70%1BR,1BA$1.62
Ekos Magnolia OaksA1- 601BR,1BA$1.36
Ironwood at LevyOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
SOMOSoMo Monroe Classic Shared Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.68

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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 $1,045.

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 $795, while the average apartment in South City costs $1,699.

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 13 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 $333 which is $1,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South City.

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