
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $500 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South City area of Tallahassee.


The Greens at Old St. Augustine

Gardens at South City

Phoenix South @ FSU

Talla-Villa Apartments

420 W Park Ave

324 E Pershing St

2214 Magnolia Cir

Magnolia Villas

539 E Park Ave

Tally Square Apartments

1411 Shallow Brook

Franklin Pointe

3009 Oak Hammock Ln

The Residences at Whispering Pines

Warehouse Apartments at St. Francis
South City, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South City Studio Apartments | $1,469 | $875 | $2,000 |
South City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $650 | $2,500 |
South City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $970 | $4,000 |
South City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $1,110 | $3,549 |
South City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $1,000 | $1,845 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South City Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
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Cheapest Available South City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South City area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Altura Student Living priced from $650. The Greens at Old St. Augustine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $812. Here are the most affordable South City apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Altura Student Living | Private Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
The Greens at Old St. Augustine | A150 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
Gardens at South City | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Ridge Road Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
The Rowe | D2 | 4BR,3BA | $1,000 |
Tally Square Apartments | 1/1S | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
Magnolia Villas | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
830 E Park Ave | 1/1 First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Franklin Pointe | Palm w/ Wood-Style Floors | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Tallahassee Shine | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, FL
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum Model at The Park at Bristol in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value South City apartment is the Classic Units Model at University Courtyard starting at $1,400 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Park at Bristol | 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $1.13 |
University Courtyard | Classic Units | 4BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Azalea Place | Water Lily | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Talla-Villa Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Lullwater at Blair Stone | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Blairstone at Governor's Square | Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Gardens at South City | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
The Residences at Whispering Pines | 2B/1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
The Greens at Old St. Augustine | A180 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
830 E Park Ave | 2/1.5 First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth City, Tallahassee, FL
Ranked #43
Among neighborhoods in Tallahassee, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the South City Neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South City is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South City?
The cheapest apartment in South City is Altura Student Living which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in South City costs $1,590.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South City?
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 228 regular apartments in South City 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 South City?
Cheap apartments in South City have an average cost of $826 which is $764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South City.
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