
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $500 (71 Rentals)
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145 Belmont Rd, Unit Cozy Cottage

Magnolia Oaks

Lafayette Gardens

Altura

1524 Hudson St

2111 Owens St

1522 Pepper Dr

1810 Pasco Ct

1327 Linda Ann Dr
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2111 Owens St

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Ironwood at Levy

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Phoenix

Talla-Villa Apartments

312 Wood Grove Ct

The Greens at Old St. Augustine

2222 Magnolia Cir

Tally Square Apartments

1522 Pepper Dr
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3652 Estates Rd

1420 Melvin St

Franklin Pointe

3017 Oak Hammock Ln

3001 Oak Hammock Ln

501 E Park Ave

Conklin Commons

Spacious 3 Bedroom, 3 bath Townhouse!
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Lake Lodge

1111 E Paul Russell Rd

Palm Beach Apartments

Vue

105 N Meridian St

Providence Pointe

Park Avenue Apartments

2111 Owens St

Palm Beach Pointe
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1911 Pasco Ct, Unit 6

2351 Keith St

1911 Pasco Ct, Unit 8

Jefferson Arms Apartments

507 E. College Avenue

1410 E Pershing St

417 Walker St

College Plaza

1410 E Pershing St

Pebble Brooke
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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 | $1,480 | $875 | $1,799 |
| South City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $502 | $2,100 |
| South City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $603 | $3,549 |
| South City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $500 | $6,000 |
| South City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $1,315 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South City Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
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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 Studio unit found at Phoenix priced from $895. The Greens at Old St. Augustine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $937. Here are the most affordable South City apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | Jefferson Arms | Studio, | $895 |
| The Greens at Old St. Augustine | A150 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $937 |
| La Mediterranean Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Tally Square Apartments | Capital | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Capital Luxury Condominiumns | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Sunrise Place | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,045 |
| Ridgewood Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
| Franklin Pointe | Palm w/ Wood-Style Floors | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Brookwood | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Arrowhead Apartments | Arrowhead Apartments, Newly Renovated Apartment... | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, FL
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum Model at The Park at Bristol in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value South City apartment is the 2x2 Model at Gardens at South City starting at $1,400 with a $1.28 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 | $0.98 |
| Gardens at South City | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Magnolia Oaks | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Sunrise Place | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Kissimmee Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Greens at Old St. Augustine | A180 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Ridge Road Flats | A3 70% | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Tally Square Apartments | Capital | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| La Mediterranean Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| SOMO | SoMo Monroe Classic Shared Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South City?
The cheapest apartment in South City is Phoenix which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in South City costs $1,458.
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 7 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 $222 which is $1,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South City.
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