
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tallahassee Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $300 (208 Rentals)
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1522 High Rd

1524 High Rd

Kenwood Place

Lafayette Gardens

3721 Crawfordville Rd

1956 Corvallis Ave

Altura

1524 Hudson St

3356 Fort Collins Ln
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2022 Trimble Rd, Unit 3

1329 Nylic St, Unit 2A

Acasa Ocala

1807 Belle Vue Way

1810 Pasco Ct

1805 Belle Vue Way

700 Liberty St

840 W Georgia St

1329 Nylic St, Unit 1A1

2022 Trimble Rd, Unit 1
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256 Soho Ct

Indian Ridge

Swan Luxury Studio Apartments

545 E Call St

2114 Main St

1509 Branch St

Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments

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Ironwood at Levy

Silver Leaf Apartments

Ashton Park Apartments
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1317 Hancock St

1329 Hancock St

1329 Nylic St, Unit 1A1

1337 Hancock St

1327 Hancock St

Lodge2765

1343 Hancock St

873 Campus Cir

1339 Hancock St

Shadow Ridge
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Arive 850

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Acasa High

Aspen Run I and II

Ridgewood Apartments

Glen Oaks Apartments

2412 Surrey St

Talla-Villa Apartments

1848 W Tharpe St

413 Prince St

The Langston Apartments
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South Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Tallahassee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tallahassee Studio Apartments | $1,017 | $699 | $1,840 |
| South Tallahassee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,137 | $305 | $2,614 |
| South Tallahassee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $554 | $3,549 |
| South Tallahassee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $559 | $5,272 |
| South Tallahassee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $399 | $4,876 |
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Cheapest Available South Tallahassee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Tallahassee area of Tallahassee, FL is a Studio unit found at The Social Seminole priced from $699. Ironwood at Levy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable South Tallahassee apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social Seminole | Hovi Studio Upgraded Furnished | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Ironwood at Levy | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Swan Luxury Studio Apartments | Base Studio | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments | THE PILLAR | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Silver Leaf Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| Ashton Park Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ashton Grove Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ashton Place Apartments | 1/1M | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Lodge2765 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Campus Walk | 1-1w | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tallahassee, FL
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Tallahassee area is the $0.39 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Model at Hayden Commons in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value South Tallahassee apartment is the 4/4 Classic Model at The Landing At Appleyard starting at $715 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Tallahassee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Commons | 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.39 |
| The Landing At Appleyard | 4/4 Classic | 4BR,4BA | $0.45 |
| The Boulevard at Tallahassee - Student Living | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.45 |
| Forum Tallahassee | 4x4 - D2 | 4BR,4BA | $0.48 |
| The Venetian Student Living | 4x4 Furnished Flat | 4BR,4BA | $0.40 |
| The Preserve At San Luis | 3/3 Upgrade | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.54 |
| Polo Club Tallahassee | 3-3th | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Bradford Oaks | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.33 |
| The Social Seminole | Osceola Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| Whitehall Apartments | by the bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Tallahassee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Tallahassee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Tallahassee is under $805.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Tallahassee?
The cheapest apartment in South Tallahassee is Ironwood at Levy which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in South Tallahassee costs $11,880.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Tallahassee?
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 213 regular apartments in South Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee?
Cheap apartments in South Tallahassee have an average cost of $455 which is $11,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tallahassee.
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