Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $300 (135 Rentals)

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property at 1524 High Rd

$500 - $550

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1524 High Rd

TallahasseeFL32304
property at 1522 High Rd

$500

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1522 High Rd

TallahasseeFL32304
property at 786 Timberwood Cir E

$675

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$675
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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786 Timberwood Cir E

TallahasseeFL32304

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property at 2402 Delgado Dr

$700

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2402 Delgado Dr

TallahasseeFL32304
property at 757 California St

$700

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

757 California St

TallahasseeFL32304
property at 700 Liberty St

$675 - $725

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 16

700 Liberty St

TallahasseeFL32310
property at 1928 Corvallis Ave

$750

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$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 1810 Pasco Ct

$725 - $800

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1810 Pasco Ct

TallahasseeFL32310
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Acasa High
$850 - $1,425
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Acasa High

1327 High RdTallahassee, FL 32304
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Campus Walk
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$882 - $1,223
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Campus Walk

810 Wadsworth DrTallahassee, FL 32304
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916 Preston St, Unit 103
$900
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916 Preston St, Unit 103

916 Preston 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 Studio unit found at Westgate - Dorm Style Housing priced from $650. The Social Seminole has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westgate - Dorm Style HousingStudioStudio,1BA$650
The Social SeminoleHovi Studio Upgraded FurnishedStudio,1BA$699
Ashton Grove Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$700
Ashton Place Apartments1/1M1BR,1BA$799
Ashton Park Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$799
The Preserve At San Luis3/3 Upgrade3BR,3BA$809
Ironwood at LevyOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$825
GrandMarc at TallahasseeD24BR,4BA$829
Acasa High1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Acasa Ocala2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of July 15, 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 $745 with a $0.47 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$0.47
The HighlandsThe Driftwood4BR,4.5BA$0.44
The Boulevard at Tallahassee - Student Living3x33BR,3BA$0.45
The Venetian Student Living4x4 Unfurnished Flat4BR,4BA$0.33
The Preserve At San Luis3/3 Upgrade3BR,3.5BA$0.54
Polo Club Tallahassee4-4fq4BR,4BA$0.49
Whitehall Apartmentsby the bedroom4BR,2BA$0.48
The Social SeminoleOsceola Furnished4BR,2BA$0.39
The Luxe on West CallD2 Premium4BR,4BA$0.72

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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 Ashton Grove Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in University costs $8,412.

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 134 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 $635 which is $7,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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