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$900

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2150 Saxon St

TallahasseeFL32310

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Hamptons on High
4 Bedroom Apartments

Hamptons on High

1520 High RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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Sandpebbles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpebbles Apartments

2630-2670 W Pensacola StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Seminole Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seminole Village

812 Richmond StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Conklin Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Conklin Commons

1220-1230 Conklin StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Columbia House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia House

2303-2316 Columbia CtTallahassee, FL 32304
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Magnolia Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Courts

1525-1541 Mccaskill AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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Lake Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Lodge

1320 Lake AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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Summit at Campus Edge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit at Campus Edge

630 W Virginia StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Palm Beach Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Beach Apartments

503 Palm Beach StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Cottages of Glenda
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages of Glenda

1411-1419 Glenda DrTallahassee, FL 32304
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Arrowhead Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

325 Hayden RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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Inverness Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Inverness Apartments

1360-1370 Ocala RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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Hickory Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Hill Apartments

2315 Jackson Bluff RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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White Drive Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

White Drive Villas

2349 Horne AveTallahassee, FL 32304
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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 4 Beds unit found at The Social 2700 priced from $499. Campus Row has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $639. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social 2700Renegade Furnished4BR,4BA$499
Campus RowThree Bedroom Two Bath Row3BR,2BA$639
The Social SeminoleHovi Studio Upgraded FurnishedStudio,1BA$699
GrandMarc at TallahasseeD24BR,4BA$749
Mockingbird Garden Apartments1bd/1bath1BR,1BA$795
Ashton Park Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$815
Ashton Grove Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$815
Silver Leaf ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$825
Arive 850Bedroom B1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.40 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Model at Hayden Commons in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value University 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 University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hayden Commons4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.40
The Venetian Student Living4x4 Furnished Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.45
The Landing At Appleyard4/4 Upgrade4BR,4BA$0.46
The Social SeminoleRenegade Furnished4BR,4BA$0.41
The Boulevard at Tallahassee - Student Living3x33BR,3BA$0.43
Forum Tallahassee4x4 - D24BR,4BA$0.50
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
The Capitol2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Mockingbird Garden Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in University costs $1,425.

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 269 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 $785 which is $640 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Tallahassee

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I’m Allaire, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tallahassee, Florida. I’ve been living here for the past 5 years and it seems to change by the month.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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