Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Park Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $500 (11 Rentals)

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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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College Park, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Park 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 College Park 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
Aspen Run I and IIAspen Somerset1BR,1BA$950
The RoweD24BR,3BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park, FL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Park area is the $0.61 price per square foot 3-3f Model at Polo Club Tallahassee in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value College Park 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 College Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Polo Club Tallahassee3-3f3BR,3BA$0.61
Arbor Station ApartmentsThe Ella1BR,1BA$1.52
Aspen Run I and IIAspen Somerset1BR,1BA$1.09
Reserve at MidtownExecutive 21BR,1BA$1.23
Gardens at South City1x11BR,1BA$0.99
ReNew Tallahassee2-2 Adobe Renovated2BR,2BA$1.13
Square Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Large1BR,1BA$1.41
Tally Square Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$1.72
Franklin PointePalm w/ Wood-Style Floors1BR,1BA$2.17
Phoenix South @ FSUJefferson ArmsStudio ,0.5BA$3.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Park, Tallahassee, FL

Ranked #111

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the College Park Neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Park is under $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Park?

The cheapest apartment in College Park is Gardens at South City which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in College Park costs $1,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Park?

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 81 regular apartments in College Park 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 College Park?

Cheap apartments in College Park have an average cost of $656 which is $839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Park.

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