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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly

Location

1211 E Lafayette St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
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Management

Housing Trust Group, LLC

Leasing office

(833) 863-2902

Open 

1:00 pm–6:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Lafayette Gardens earns a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.3, with standout marks for amenities, location, and overall value. It offers convenient access to transit, parks, dining, and walkable surroundings, along with on-site fitness and social spaces, outdoor areas, and pet-friendly nearby services.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Lafayette Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lafayette Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Pet owners
  • Eco living

Floor plans

A11 bed1 bath708 sqft$993 /mo
B12 bed2 bath959 sqft$603 /mo1 unit available
C13 bed2 bath1,157 sqft$1,300 /mo

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Amenities for Lafayette Gardens

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHardwood Floor
Large ClosetsWalk-in Closet

Appliances

Efficient AppliancesIn-Unit Laundry
Washer and Dryer

Building

Business CenterCats OK
ClubhouseDogs OK
Fitness CenterMedia Room
Residents Lounge

Grounds

Off-Street ParkingOutdoor Space
PlaygroundSwimming Pool
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

Deposit

One-time. Refund Policy: 100%. Security Deposit.

$800

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Pet Terms

2 cats max. | Restrictions: None.

Dog

Pet Terms

2 dogs max. | Restrictions: None.

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Building details

Property details

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About Lafayette Gardens

HomeApartments in Tallahassee Lafayette Gardens

Welcome to Lafayette GardensDiscover comfortable, convenient living at Lafayette Gardens. Our community features four three-story buildings with spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes ranging from 709 to 1,159 square feet. Enjoy exceptional amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool, playground, media center, modern fitness center, and scenic bike and walking trail. Residents also benefit from convenient on-site services, including employment assistance, financial management resources, and literacy programs. Section 8 Vouchers Accepted.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Lafayette Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lafayette Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Lafayette Gardens
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Lafayette Gardens is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Lafayette Gardens 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.
Lafayette Gardens 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 Lafayette Gardens does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Lafayette Gardens is great for:

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • On-site pool or spa
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • There are 8 grocery stores within 1 mile

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 15 parks within a mile
  • Public transit available 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 Lafayette Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Tallahassee

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

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Lafayette Gardens to be 52% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Tallahassee.

3-bedroom apartments at Lafayette Gardens cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee.

Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Tallahassee
A table of studio rental data trends in Tallahassee
MonthMedian Rent
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$883

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,720/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,720 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $993.
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Schools near Lafayette Gardens

Frank Hartsfield Elementary School

1414 chowkeebin nene

tallahassee, FL, 32301

PK, K-5Public
C+

Florida A&M University Developmental Research School

400 w orange ave

tallahassee, FL, 32307

K-12Public
B-

Heritage Trails Community School

283 trojan trl

tallahassee, FL, 32311

K-12Public

Pre-K

500 appleyard dr

tallahassee, FL, 32304

PKPublic

Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center

2514 w tharpe st

tallahassee, FL, 32303

K-12Public
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Getting around Tallahassee near 1211 E Lafayette St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
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 1211 E Lafayette St, Tallahassee

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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