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property at 256 Soho Ct

$775 - $3,200

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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256 Soho Ct

TallahasseeFL32304

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property at 2150 Saxon St

$895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2150 Saxon St

TallahasseeFL32310

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property at 539 E Park Ave

$995 - $1,295

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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539 E Park Ave

TallahasseeFL32301

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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 4 Beds unit found at The Social 2700 priced from $499. Altura Student Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Southwest Tallahassee apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social 2700Renegade Furnished4BR,4BA$499
Altura Student LivingShared Furnished 4/4 with private 1-bedroom, 1-...1BR,1BA$600
Campus RowThree Bedroom Two Bath Row3BR,2BA$639
The Social SeminoleHovi Studio Upgraded FurnishedStudio,1BA$699
GrandMarc at TallahasseeD24BR,4BA$749
Campus Walk1-1w1BR,1BA$815
Ashton Park Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$815
Ashton Grove Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$815
Silver Leaf ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Tallahassee, FL

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Tallahassee area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Model at Hayden Commons in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Southwest Tallahassee apartment is the 4x4 Furnished Townhouse Model at The Venetian Student Living starting at $745 with a $0.45 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$0.41
The Venetian Student Living4x4 Furnished Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.45
The Landing At Appleyard4/4 Upgrade4BR,4BA$0.45
Altura Student LivingNon Private Entrance1BR,1BA$0.47
The Social SeminoleRenegade Furnished4BR,4BA$0.41
The Boulevard at Tallahassee - Student Living3x33BR,3BA$0.43
The Preserve At San Luis3/3 with Wood-Style Flooring3BR,3.5BA$0.46
Polo Club Tallahassee3-3thq3BR,3BA$0.61
Bradford Oaks4x24BR,2BA$0.33
Glen Oaks ApartmentsC1 - Renovated3BR,2BA$0.95

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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 $825.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Tallahassee is Altura Student Living which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Southwest Tallahassee costs $1,475.

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 306 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 $551 which is $924 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Tallahassee.

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