Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $300 (49 Rentals)

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Ocala Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocala Villas

250 S Ocala RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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1520 High Rd
4 Bedroom Apartments

1520 High Rd

1520 High RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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Seminole Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seminole Village

812 Richmond StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Sandpebbles Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpebbles Apartments

2630-2670 W Pensacola StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Lake Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Lodge

1320 Lake AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Courts

1525-1541 Mccaskill AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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Summit at Campus Edge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit at Campus Edge

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

Palm Beach Apartments

503 Palm Beach StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Arrowhead Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

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

Inverness Apartments

1360-1370 Ocala RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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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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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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Vue
4 Bedroom Apartments

Vue

703-705 W St Augustine StTallahassee, FL 32304

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Providence Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Pointe

1242 Stuckey AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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Camellia Knoll
1 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia Knoll

210 Dixie DrTallahassee, FL 32304
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Chieftan Green
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chieftan Green

319 Conradi StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Goodbread Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goodbread Hills

950 Edgehill CirTallahassee, FL 32303
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Midtown Station
2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Station

1903 Dawsey StTallahassee, FL 32303
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The Pavilion Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Pavilion Apartments

2166 W Pensacola StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Palm Beach Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Beach Pointe

635 Palm Beach StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Oak Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park

214 Columbia DrTallahassee, FL 32304
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Greystone Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greystone Place

2416 Jackson Bluff RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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The Nook
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Nook

814 Arkansas StTallahassee, 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. The Capitol has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $540. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social 2700Addison4BR,4BA$499
The Capitol4BR/4BA4BR,4BA$540
Arive 850Bedroom C1BR,1BA$715
Campus RowTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$739
Lodge27651 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Ashton Park Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$815
Ashton Grove Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$815
Phoenix South @ FSUJefferson ArmsStudio,$875
Campus Walk1-1x1BR,1BA$879
ReNew Tallahassee2-2 Adobe Renovated2BR,2BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the University 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 University 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 University 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$0.62
Bradford Oaks4x24BR,2BA$0.33
The Capitol2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.67
Whitehall Student Apartmentsby the bedroom3BR,2BA$0.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Tallahassee, FL

Ranked #28

Among neighborhoods in Tallahassee, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida, including Tallahassee. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the University Neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $879.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Arive 850 which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in University costs $1,298.

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 263 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 $791 which is $507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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