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Southwest Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

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 Jackson Forest Apartments priced from $294. The Social 2700 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Forest ApartmentsLive Oak1BR,1BA$294
The Social 2700Addison4BR,4BA$499
The Capitol4BR/4BA4BR,4BA$540
Altura Student LivingNon Private Entrance1BR,1BA$650
Arive 850Bedroom C1BR,1BA$780
Lodge27651 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Ashton Grove Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$815
Gardens at South City1x11BR,1BA$815
Campus Walk1-1w1BR,1BA$874

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Tallahassee, FL

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Tallahassee area is the $0.33 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Model at Hayden Commons in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $650. The second greatest value Southwest Tallahassee apartment is the 4/4 Upgrade Model at The Landing At Appleyard starting at $764 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Tallahassee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hayden Commons4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.33
The Landing At Appleyard4/4 Upgrade4BR,4BA$0.48
The Venetian Student Living4x4 Deluxe Furnished Flat4BR,4BA$0.56
The Boulevard at Tallahassee - Student Living3x33BR,3BA$0.43
The Preserve At San Luis3/3 Classic3BR,3.5BA$0.44
Forum Tallahassee4x4 - D1S4BR,4BA$0.49
Polo Club Tallahassee3-3f3BR,3BA$0.61
Bradford Oaks4x24BR,2BA$0.33
Whitehall Student Apartmentsby the bedroom3BR,2BA$0.62
Jackson Forest ApartmentsLive Oak1BR,1BA$0.36

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Southwest Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Southwest Tallahassee, Tallahassee, and the greater Tallahassee area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $874.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Tallahassee?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Tallahassee is Jackson Forest Apartments which is listed at $294, while the average apartment in Southwest Tallahassee costs $1,412.

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 416 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 $618 which is $794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Tallahassee.

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