Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Rockbrook
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockbrook

3719 Rockbrook DrTallahassee, FL 32311
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Ridgewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

2100 Apalachee PkyTallahassee, FL 32301
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Emery Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emery Cove

2822 Old Saint Augustine RdTallahassee, FL 32301

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Lafayette, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lafayette area of Tallahassee, FL is a Studio unit found at Altera 3100 priced from $800. Glen Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Lafayette apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altera 31001 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$800
Glen Oaks ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$899
Brookestone Senior ResidencesDaylily1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, FL

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette area is the $1.51 price per square foot The Parker Model at Claret Village at LaFayette Trail in the in the Southeast Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Lafayette apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Capital Grand starting at $1,587 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southeast Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Claret Village at LaFayette TrailThe Parker3BR,2.5BA$1.51
Capital Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Grove Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.22
1017 Sutor Rd, Unit A1017 Sutor Rd3BR,1BA$1.17
Azalea PlaceWater Lily2BR,2BA$1.27
The Greens at Old St. AugustineB1Mk - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Glen Oaks ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.94
2008 E Park Ave, Unit C2008 E Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Arbor ViewMeridian1BR,1BA$1.34
Brookestone Senior ResidencesDaylily1BR,1BA$1.46

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Lafayette, Tallahassee, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lafayette?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lafayette is under $1,290.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lafayette?

The cheapest apartment in Lafayette is Brookestone Senior Residences which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Lafayette costs $1,871.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lafayette?

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 13 regular apartments in Lafayette 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 Lafayette?

Cheap apartments in Lafayette have an average cost of $179 which is $1,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lafayette.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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