
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $700 (28 Rentals)
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The Greens at Old St. Augustine

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1901 Darryl Dr

Apalachee Point

Twin Oaks at Southwood

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Capital Place at Southwood

Arbor View

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1518 Willow Bend Way, Unit B, Unit B

MAA Southwood
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Exchange at Blair Stone

The Savoy at Southwood

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Furnished Studio-Tallahassee - East

Independence Landing

4247 Raleigh Way

1956 Nicklaus Dr
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3060 Dickinson Dr

Capital Grand

Evergreen at Southwood

Lullwater at Blair Stone

1974 Midyette Rd, Unit 1211, Unit 1211

2014 Midyette Rd

3033 Old St Augustine Rd
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Southwood, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Studio Apartments | $847 | $795 | $1,635 |
| Southwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $966 | $2,180 |
| Southwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $899 | $2,115 |
| Southwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $999 | $5,272 |
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Cheapest Available Southwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood area of Tallahassee, FL is a Studio unit found at Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments priced from $795. Ridgewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments | THE PILLAR | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Ridgewood Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Glen Oaks Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $899 |
| Parkway Square Apartments | The Bellini Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Greens at Old St. Augustine | A180 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| Brookestone Senior Residences | Gardenia | 2BR,2BA | $1,163 |
| Park at Southwood | The Camellia | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Apalachee Point | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,321 |
| Twin Oaks at Southwood | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Capital Grand | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,392 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, FL
As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Deluxe Model at Lakeside at Southwood in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Capital Grand starting at $1,392 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Southeast Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside at Southwood | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Capital Grand | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Grove Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Greens at Old St. Augustine | C180 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Glen Oaks Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Brookestone Senior Residences | Gardenia | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Arbor View | Meridian | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Twin Oaks at Southwood | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| MAA Southwood | Adirondack | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Park at Southwood | The Camellia | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwood?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwood is at Monarch Luxury Studio Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwood Apartment is $1,018 at The Greens at Old St. Augustine.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwood is starting from $899 at Glen Oaks Apartments.
What is the most affordable Southwood Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Glen Oaks Apartments and starts from $999.
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