
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $600 (48 Rentals)
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541 Palm Beach St, Unit 539

2254 Magnolia Cir

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318-330 W Harrison St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South City Studio Apartments | $1,423 | $853 | $1,799 |
| South City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $600 | $2,050 |
| South City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $900 | $3,549 |
| South City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $625 | $3,549 |
| South City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $924 | $1,763 |
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There are currently 48 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Student Living | Shared Furnished 4/4 with private 1-bedroom, 1-... | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Phoenix | Jefferson Arms | Studio, | $875 |
| PENSACOLA ARMS: One Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of FSU's Campus | Hamilton | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Talla-Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 417 Walker St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Greens at Old St. Augustine | A150 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
| Lafayette Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
| 318-330 W Harrison St | A | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Franklin Pointe | Redbud | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Student Living | Non Private Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| The Park at Bristol | 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $1.08 |
| The Retreat at Four Points | Upgraded Unit | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Greens at Old St. Augustine | B1Mk - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Tally Square Apartments | 1/1L | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Lullwater at Blair Stone | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 541 Palm Beach St, Unit 539 | 541 Palm Beach St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Ridge Road Flats | A3 30% PBV LINK | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Talla-Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Lafayette Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $1,042.
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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