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Highlights

  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • Maintenance staff
  • Pet friendly

Location

243 S Lipona Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA
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Management

SHS Management, LLC

Leasing office

(448) 222-3538 ext. 2

Property Overview

243 S. Lipona Rd. offers strong overall value, with a high expert rating, excellent price and amenities scores, and a convenient location. It features a swimming pool, fitness center, pet-friendly living, and on-site maintenance support, and it stands out for social and fitness-oriented living with many nearby restaurants, mixed-use spaces, and sports facilities.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 243 S. Lipona Rd. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 243 S. Lipona Rd. 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
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life

Floor plans

1/11 bed1 bath322 sqft$925 /mo1 unit availableThis cozy 1-bedroom bungalow offers affordable living just minutes from the FSU campus—an ideal choice for students! Pet friendly and easy to maintain, the home includes lawn care and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Residents can also enjoy access to a swimming pool and fitness center. Schedule a tour today and secure your new home!
3/13 bed1 bath925 sqft$1,300 /mo1 unit availableQuaint 3 bedroom house, less than 1 mile to FSU. Original oak floors throughout. Spacious yard for your pets! Close to Publix, Golds Gym, Bills Bookstore, Momos and Gordos. Full time management and maintenance staff at your service. Also access to pool, computer lab and fitness center.

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Amenities for 243 S. Lipona Rd.

Apartment Amenities

Air Conditioning

Building

Fitness Center

Grounds

Swimming Pool

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenancePest Control
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Applicants

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

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About 243 S. Lipona Rd.

HomeApartments in Tallahassee 243 S. Lipona Rd.

Very affordable duplex close to FSU campus. Spacious yard for your pets! Close to Publix, Golds Gym, Bills Bookstore, Mellow Mushroom and Gordos. Full time management and maintenance staff at your service. Also access to pool, computer lab and fitness center.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 243 S. Lipona Rd. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 243 S. Lipona Rd. 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 243 S. Lipona Rd.
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.
243 S. Lipona Rd. 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·9A 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.
243 S. Lipona Rd. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 24 hour emergency maintenance. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 243 S. Lipona Rd. receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
243 S. Lipona Rd. 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·6A 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 243 S. Lipona Rd. does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.
243 S. Lipona Rd. 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.

243 S. Lipona Rd. is great for:

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • On-site pool or spa
  • 16 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby

Social life

  • 143 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 156 mixed-use spaces nearby

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 243 S. Lipona Rd. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 350 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Tallahassee

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% lower than 1-bedrooms in Tallahassee.

3-bedroom apartments at 243 S. Lipona Rd. cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Tallahassee
A table of studio rental data trends in Tallahassee
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,025
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$959
March 2026$933
April 2026$942
May 2026$1,122
June 2026$986
July 2026$908
August 2026$895
September 2026$877

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 243 S Lipona Rd?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$37,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $925.
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Schools near 243 S. Lipona Rd.

Pre-K

500 appleyard dr

tallahassee, FL, 32304

PKPublic

John G. Riley Elementary School

1400 indiana st

tallahassee, FL, 32304

PK, K-5Public
C+

Gretchen Everhart School

2750 mission rd

tallahassee, FL, 32304

PK, K-12Public

Leon County Virtual School Franchise

860 blountstown st

tallahassee, FL, 32304

K-12Public
B+

Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center

2514 w tharpe st

tallahassee, FL, 32303

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Tallahassee near 243 S Lipona Rd

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 243 S Lipona Rd, Tallahassee

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

0/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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