Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $300 (114 Rentals)

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property at 1522 High Rd

$500 - $550

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1522 High Rd

TallahasseeFL32304
property at 1524 High Rd

$500 - $550

4 Bedroom Rentals

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1524 High Rd

TallahasseeFL32304
property at 786 Timberwood Cir E

$650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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786 Timberwood Cir E, Unit Down Stairs

786 Timberwood Cir E
TallahasseeFL32304

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property at 2195 Timberwood Cir N

$700

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2195 Timberwood Cir N, Unit A

2195 Timberwood Cir N
TallahasseeFL32304
property at 700 Liberty St

$675 - $725

1 Bedroom Rentals

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700 Liberty St

TallahasseeFL32310
property at 1928 Corvallis Ave

$750

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1928 Corvallis Ave

TallahasseeFL32304

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property at 757 California St

$750

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$750
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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757 California St

TallahasseeFL32304
property at 1956 Bloomington Ave

$750

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$750
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1956 Bloomington Ave

TallahasseeFL32304

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$850 - $1,425
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1327 High RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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property at 390 Prince St

$850 - $950

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

390 Prince St

TallahasseeFL32304

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University, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University 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 University apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social SeminoleHovi Studio Upgraded FurnishedStudio,1BA$699
Ironwood at LevyOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$795
Silver Leaf ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$798
Ashton Park Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$799
Ashton Grove Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$799
Ashton Place Apartments1/1M1BR,1BA$799
Lodge27651 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Campus Walk1-1w1BR,1BA$805
The Preserve At San Luis3/3 Upgrade3BR,3BA$809
GrandMarc at TallahasseeD24BR,4BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the University 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 University apartment is the 4/4 Classic Model at The Landing At Appleyard starting at $731 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hayden Commons4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.39
The Landing At Appleyard4/4 Classic4BR,4BA$0.46
The Boulevard at Tallahassee - Student Living3x33BR,3BA$0.45
Forum Tallahassee4x4 - D24BR,4BA$0.48
The Venetian Student Living4x4 Furnished Flat4BR,4BA$0.40
The Preserve At San Luis3/3 Upgrade3BR,3.5BA$0.54
Polo Club Tallahassee3-3th3BR,3BA$0.59
Bradford Oaks4x24BR,2BA$0.33
The Social SeminoleOsceola Furnished4BR,2BA$0.39
Whitehall Apartmentsby the bedroom3BR,2BA$0.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Ironwood at Levy which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in University costs $1,153.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 180 regular apartments in University 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 University?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $739 which is $414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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