Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Tallahassee Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Conklin Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Conklin Commons

1220-1230 Conklin StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Capitol Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Village

420 E Park AveTallahassee, FL 32301

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Summit at Campus Edge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit at Campus Edge

630 W Virginia StTallahassee, FL 32304
Student Housing
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Vue
4 Bedroom Apartments

Vue

703-705 W St Augustine StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Jefferson Arms Apartments
Studio Apartments

Jefferson Arms Apartments

412 W Jefferson StTallahassee, FL 32301
Student Housing
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College Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Plaza

405 W College AveTallahassee, FL 32301
Student Housing
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City Center Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Tallahassee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center Tallahassee area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Gardens at South City priced from $815. Phoenix South @ FSU has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable City Center Tallahassee apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardens at South City1x11BR,1BA$815
Phoenix South @ FSUJefferson ArmsStudio,$875
ReNew Tallahassee2-2 Adobe Renovated2BR,2BA$879
Pensacola ArmsMartin1BR,1BA$925
Casanas Village At Frenchtown Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$927

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Tallahassee, FL

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center Tallahassee area is the $0.62 price per square foot 3-3f Model at Polo Club Tallahassee in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $759. The second greatest value City Center Tallahassee apartment is the The Ella Model at Arbor Station Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Central District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center Tallahassee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Polo Club Tallahassee3-3f3BR,3BA$0.62
Arbor Station ApartmentsThe Ella1BR,1BA$1.52
Aspen Run I and IIAspen Somerset1BR,1BA$1.09
Reserve at MidtownExecutive 21BR,1BA$1.23
Blairstone at Governor's SquareChestnut1BR,1BA$1.52
Gardens at South City1x11BR,1BA$0.99
558 E Park Ave, Unit 3558 E Park Ave1BR,1BA$1.71
830 E Park Ave2/1.5 First Floor1BR,1BA$1.57
Casanas Village At Frenchtown Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Pensacola ArmsMartin1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL

Ranked #55

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the City Center Tallahassee Neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Tallahassee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in City Center Tallahassee?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center Tallahassee is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Tallahassee?

The cheapest apartment in City Center Tallahassee is Gardens at South City which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in City Center Tallahassee costs $1,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center Tallahassee?

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 76 regular apartments in City Center Tallahassee 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 City Center Tallahassee?

Cheap apartments in City Center Tallahassee have an average cost of $528 which is $972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Tallahassee.

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