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

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property at 700 Liberty St

$675 - $725

1 Bedroom Rentals

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700 Liberty St

TallahasseeFL32310
property at 2150 Saxon St

$825

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2150 Saxon St

TallahasseeFL32310

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property at 253 Hayden Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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253 Hayden Rd, Unit 214

253 Hayden Rd
TallahasseeFL32304

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property at 1504 Willow Bend Way

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1504 Willow Bend Way, Unit B

1504 Willow Bend Way
TallahasseeFL32301
property at 2064 Holmes St

$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2064 Holmes St

TallahasseeFL32310
property at 3000 S Adams St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3000 S Adams St, Unit 234

3000 S Adams St
TallahasseeFL32301

South City - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Tallahassee

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Tallahassee by our Local Expert Allaire Williams. See how it ranks!

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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

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703-705 W St Augustine StTallahassee, FL 32304

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Learn about Tallahassee and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Allaire Williams

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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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$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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Pensacola Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pensacola Arms

675 W Pensacola StTallahassee, FL 32304
Student Housing

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ironwood at LevyOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$730
Ridgewood ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$875
PhoenixJefferson ArmsStudio,$875
Talla-Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
318-330 W Harrison StA2BR,1BA$1,000
The Greens at Old St. AugustineA150 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,012
Franklin PointeRedbudStudio,1BA$1,029
Sunrise Place3x23BR,2BA$1,045
Broward Park Apartment1/1 Standard without WD1BR,1BA$1,050
Tally Square ApartmentsDeluxe Governor1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Park at Bristol4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum4BR,4BA$0.95
The Retreat at Four PointsUpgraded Unit4BR,2BA$1.22
The RoweD14BR,2BA$0.90
Tally Square ApartmentsDeluxe Governor1BR,1BA$1.11
Ekos Magnolia OaksB1 - 602BR,2BA$1.16
Azalea PlaceOrchid1BR,1BA$1.50
The Greens at Old St. AugustineA180 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.36
830 E Park Ave1/1 upgraded1BR,1BA$1.47
Talla-Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21
Ironwood at LevyOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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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 $1,099.

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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