
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $300 (49 Rentals)
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Westgate - Dorm Style Housing

700 Liberty St

Arive 850

3356 Fort Collins Ln

2188 Timberwood Cir N

Ashton Grove Apartments
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Ashton Park Apartments

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Phoenix South @ FSU

Ashton Place Apartments

2325 West Pensacola St 113, Unit #113

904 S Lipona Rd

1305 Airport Dr
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University, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Studio Apartments | $1,022 | $510 | $1,495 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $981 | $294 | $1,769 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $508 | $2,500 |
University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $559 | $2,562 |
University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $399 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Social 2700 | Addison | 4BR,4BA | $499 |
The Capitol | 4BR/4BA | 4BR,4BA | $540 |
Arive 850 | Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Campus Row | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $739 |
Lodge2765 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Ashton Park Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Ashton Grove Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Phoenix South @ FSU | Jefferson Arms | Studio, | $875 |
Campus Walk | 1-1x | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
ReNew Tallahassee | 2-2 Adobe Renovated | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hayden Commons | 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.33 |
The Landing At Appleyard | 4/4 Upgrade | 4BR,4BA | $0.48 |
The Venetian Student Living | 4x4 Deluxe Furnished Flat | 4BR,4BA | $0.56 |
The Boulevard at Tallahassee - Student Living | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.43 |
The Preserve At San Luis | 3/3 Classic | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.44 |
Forum Tallahassee | 4x4 - D1S | 4BR,4BA | $0.49 |
Polo Club Tallahassee | 3-3f | 3BR,3BA | $0.62 |
Bradford Oaks | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.33 |
The Capitol | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.67 |
Whitehall Student Apartments | by the bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity, Tallahassee, FL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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
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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 $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.
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