
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $800 (6 Rentals)
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Southwood, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwood Studio Apartments | $1,061 | $985 | $1,099 |
Southwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $815 | $3,152 |
Southwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $899 | $3,718 |
Southwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,203 | $999 | $4,123 |
Southwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,770 | $1,770 |
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Cheapest Available Southwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Gardens at South City priced from $815. Glen Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gardens at South City | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Glen Oaks Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $899 |
Parkway Square Apartments | 0/1-RH | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, FL
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3/2 Model at Tally Square Apartments in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,420. The second greatest value Southwood 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 Southwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tally Square Apartments | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.89 |
Capital Grand | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Grove Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Lakeside at Southwood | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
MAA Southwood | Meadow | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Lullwater at Blair Stone | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Glen Oaks Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Blairstone at Governor's Square | Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Gardens at South City | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Park at Southwood | The Camellia | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwood, Tallahassee, FL
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Among neighborhoods in Tallahassee, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Southwood Neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
17 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwood?
The cheapest apartment in Southwood is Gardens at South City which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Southwood costs $1,852.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwood?
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 15 regular apartments in Southwood 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 Southwood?
Cheap apartments in Southwood have an average cost of $166 which is $1,686 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwood.
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