
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Tallahassee Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $313 (282 Rentals)
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145 Belmont Rd, Unit Cozy Cottage

1225 Pepper Dr

Magnolia Oaks

Kenwood Place

Camden Place Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

1956 Corvallis Ave

Westgate - Dorm Style Housing

1522 Pepper Dr
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1524 Hudson St

1801 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

2199 Timberwood Cir N

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1315 Idaho Ct, Unit #2

817 Edgewood St

Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments

Silver Leaf Apartments

Ashton Park Apartments

2402 Delgado Dr

1505 Joe Louis St
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3000 S Adams St, Unit 914

Arive 850

The Nook

Aspen Run I and II

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Ironwood at Levy

Ridgewood Apartments

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Campus Walk

Phoenix

Talla-Villa Apartments

1522 Pepper Dr
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Shadow Ridge

The Greens at Old St. Augustine

The Lodge

1720 Airport Dr

Tally Square Apartments

Glen Oaks Apartments

Oakcrest Apartments

1231 Buckingham Dr

Oakwood Reserve

Georgetown Apartments
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1260 Continental Ct

1414 Willow Bend Way

2347 Horne Ave

2222 Magnolia Cir

Eagle Pines

A University View

709 Pointe Ct

705 E College Ave

457 White Dr

Casanas Village At Frenchtown Square
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Southwest Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Tallahassee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tallahassee Studio Apartments | $923 | $650 | $1,825 |
| Southwest Tallahassee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $335 | $2,967 |
| Southwest Tallahassee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $603 | $3,718 |
| Southwest Tallahassee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Tallahassee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $980 | $469 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 282 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Tallahassee Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Tallahassee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Tallahassee area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats on High priced from $485. Townhomes at TSC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $499. Here are the most affordable Southwest Tallahassee apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flats on High | The Flats on High, 1/1 with kitchenette in a 4/... | 1BR, 1BA | $485 |
| Townhomes at TSC | Renegade Furnished | 4BR, 4BA | $499 |
| Camden Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $600 |
| Lafayette Gardens | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $603 |
| Westgate - Dorm Style Housing | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $650 |
| King Square - 1801 | King Square on the Set - 3 Bed / 3 Bath House o... | 3BR, 3BA | $675 |
| The Social Seminole | Hovi Studio Upgraded Furnished | Studio, 1BA | $699 |
| Ashton Grove Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR, 1BA | $700 |
| Silver Leaf Apartments | Standard | 1BR, 1BA | $798 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Tallahassee, FL
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Tallahassee area is the $0.38 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Model at Hayden Commons in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Southwest Tallahassee apartment is the 4x4 Furnished Townhouse Model at The Venetian Student Living in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting at $649 with a $0.39 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest 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 | $0.38 |
| The Venetian Student Living | 4x4 Furnished Townhouse | 4BR, 4BA | $0.39 |
| The Landing At Appleyard | 4/4 Classic | 4BR, 4BA | $0.42 |
| The Highlands | The Driftwood | 4BR, 4.5BA | $0.44 |
| The Boulevard at Tallahassee - Student Living | 3x3 | 3BR, 3BA | $0.45 |
| The Preserve At San Luis | 3/3 with Wood-Style Flooring | 3BR, 3.5BA | $0.45 |
| Whitehall Apartments | by the bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $0.48 |
| Polo Club Tallahassee | 3-3th | 3BR, 3BA | $0.59 |
| The Capitol | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR, 2.5BA | $0.65 |
| Townhomes at TSC | Omni | 2BR, 1BA | $0.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Tallahassee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Tallahassee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Tallahassee is under $798.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Tallahassee?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Tallahassee is The Flats on High which is listed at $485, while the average apartment in Southwest Tallahassee costs $1,277.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 288 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Tallahassee?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Tallahassee have an average cost of $376 which is $901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Tallahassee.
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