Apartments for Rent near Southwood, Tallahassee, FL

Chapel Ridge offers student-friendly living with resort amenities in this purpose-built community near FSU. Apartment units typically feature student-focused floor plans with individual bedroom-bathroom suites and extensive community facilities including pools and fitness centers. The neighborhood provides shuttle service to campus and walking access to shopping along West Tennessee Street, creating an ideal environment specifically designed for student lifestyles beyond purely academic considerations.

Golf-centric living revolves around Southwood Golf Club's 18-hole course. Renters enjoy community pools but note strict quiet hours (10PM-8AM) enforced via neighborhood patrols. Limited dining beyond chain bistros.

Established elegance defines Killearn Estates, where traditional homes surround lakes and the former golf course creating generous green spaces. Residents enjoy the extensive walking trails connecting neighborhoods and the community lakes perfect for morning kayaking. Though summer thunderstorms can be intense, the neighborhood's mature tree canopy provides cooling shade during North Florida's hot summers. The area's central location provides quick access to both downtown Tallahassee employment and shopping along Thomasville Road, eliminating long commutes across the sprawling city.