Lakeside at Southwood
1894 Merchants Row Blvd,
Tallahassee, FL 32311
$1,689 - $4,185 | 1-3 Beds
Southwood begins along Old Saint Augustine Road and follows Capital Circle south to roughly Tram Road. SouthWood Golf Club is located at the center of the neighborhood. Southwood is a planned community that formed in 1999. It is home to the Florida State University School, a laboratory school sponsored by FSU. Southwood offers beautiful parks, shops and restaurants in the town center, and more than 1,000 acres of green space. The community is near several popular destinations, including Apalachicola National Forest, Downtown Tallahassee, and Florida State University.
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Southwood is $1,560 for one bedroom, $1,802 for two bedrooms, and $2,238 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwood has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
1 BR
877 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,560/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,240 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,802/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,784 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,238/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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