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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Gated community
  • Convenient location
  • Quartz counters
  • Luxury vinyl plank flooring
  • Luxury living

Location

101 Cactus St, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA
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Management

Lauder Management - Tallahassee

Leasing office

(448) 200-2234 ext. 2

Property Overview

Mockingbird Garden Apartments achieves a noteworthy Zumper expert rating of 8.9, highlighting its appeal as an excellent choice for renters. The property features high-quality amenities, including stainless steel appliances and luxury vinyl plank flooring, while offering a competitive pricing structure and a prime location with easy access to nearby schools and services. With a strong emphasis on transparency and a commitment to quality, the property stands out as an attractive option for individuals seeking a vibrant living environment.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.9
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Mockingbird Garden Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mockingbird Garden Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2bd/1bath2 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,195 /mo1 unit available
4bd/2bath4 bed2 bath1,250 sqft$1,395 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Mockingbird Garden Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningKitchen Island
Luxury Vinyl Plank FloorsWater

Appliances

Central A/CIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveOven
Oven/RangeRange
RefrigeratorWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKSewer

Grounds

Gated CommunitySwimming Pool

Neighborhood

Convenient Location

Other

Online Payments
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Mockingbird Garden Apartments

HomeApartments in Tallahassee Mockingbird Garden Apartments

Welcome to Mockingbird Garden Apartments in Tallahassee, FL! Our gated community offers a convenient location just minutes away from FSU, TCC, and the state capitol. Enjoy luxury living with features such as quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and new shaker cabinets. The apartment also includes luxury vinyl plank flooring, a separate laundry room, and a dining room for your convenience. Relax by the pool or easily manage your payments and service requests with our online tenant portal. Experience the best of Tallahassee living at Mockingbird Garden Apartments.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.9
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Mockingbird Garden Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mockingbird Garden Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Mockingbird Garden Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Mockingbird Garden Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Mockingbird Garden Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Mockingbird Garden Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Mockingbird Garden Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Mockingbird Garden Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Mockingbird Garden Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Mockingbird Garden Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 414 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Tallahassee

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Mockingbird Garden Apartments to be 8% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Tallahassee.

4-bedroom apartments at Mockingbird Garden Apartments cost about 37% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee.

Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Tallahassee
A table of studio rental data trends in Tallahassee
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$992
April 2024$936
May 2024$941
June 2024$945
July 2024$1,002
August 2024$901
September 2024$1,000
October 2024$1,025
November 2024$1,059
December 2024$948
January 2025$928
February 2025$947
March 2025$892
April 2025$846
May 2025$809
June 2025$870
July 2025$889
August 2025$933
September 2025$944
October 2025$971
November 2025$1,014
December 2025$980
January 2026$995
February 2026$967

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Can I afford to live at 101 Cactus St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$47,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,195.
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Schools near Mockingbird Garden Apartments

Pre-K

500 appleyard dr

tallahassee, FL, 32304

PKPublic

Leon County Virtual School Franchise

860 blountstown st

tallahassee, FL, 32304

K-12Public
B+

Gretchen Everhart School

2750 mission rd

tallahassee, FL, 32304

PK, K-12Public

Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center

2514 w tharpe st

tallahassee, FL, 32303

K-12Public

John G. Riley Elementary School

1400 indiana st

tallahassee, FL, 32304

PK, K-5Public
C+
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Getting around Tallahassee near 101 Cactus St

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 101 Cactus St, Tallahassee

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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