Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South City Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $500 (41 Rentals)

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420 W Park Ave

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Lake Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Lodge

1320 Lake AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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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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Arrowhead Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

325 Hayden RdTallahassee, FL 32304
Student Housing
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Palm Beach Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Beach Apartments

503 Palm Beach StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Vue
4 Bedroom Apartments

Vue

703-705 W St Augustine StTallahassee, FL 32304
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Providence Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Pointe

1242 Stuckey AveTallahassee, FL 32310
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Ridgewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

2100 Apalachee PkyTallahassee, FL 32301
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Palm Beach Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Beach Pointe

635 Palm Beach StTallahassee, FL 32310
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Jefferson Arms Apartments
Studio Apartments

Jefferson Arms Apartments

412 W Jefferson StTallahassee, FL 32301
Student Housing
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Magnolia Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Oaks

821 E Magnolia DrTallahassee, FL 32301
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College Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Plaza

405 W College AveTallahassee, FL 32301
Student Housing
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Pebble Brooke
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Brooke

931-963 Chase Creek CirTallahassee, FL 32311
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Holton Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holton Apartments

2500 Holton StTallahassee, FL 32310
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3000 S Adams St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3000 S Adams St

3000 S Adams StTallahassee, FL 32301
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Oaks at Magnolia
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Magnolia

2202-2298 Magnolia CirTallahassee, FL 32301
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South City, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altura Student LivingPrivate Entrance1BR,1BA$650
The Greens at Old St. AugustineA150 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$812
Gardens at South City1x11BR,1BA$815
Ridge Road Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$929
The RoweD24BR,3BA$1,000
Tally Square Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$1,005
Magnolia Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
830 E Park Ave1/1 First Floor1BR,1BA$1,050
Franklin PointePalm w/ Wood-Style Floors1BR,1BA$1,099
Tallahassee ShineOne Bedrooms1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Park at Bristol4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom Platinum4BR,4BA$1.13
University CourtyardClassic Units4BR,2BA$1.18
Azalea PlaceWater Lily2BR,2BA$1.27
Talla-Villa Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.06
Lullwater at Blair StoneFranklin1BR,1BA$1.53
Blairstone at Governor's SquareChestnut1BR,1BA$1.52
Gardens at South City1x11BR,1BA$0.99
The Residences at Whispering Pines2B/1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.58
The Greens at Old St. AugustineA180 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35
830 E Park Ave2/1.5 First Floor1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South City, Tallahassee, FL

Ranked #43

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tallahassee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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