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ReNew Tallahassee (formerly Seminole Grand) — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons

Northwest / Tharpe Street student corridor, Tallahassee, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.

Neighborhood
Northwest / Tharpe Street student corridor
Address
1505 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Floor plans
2-4BR (furnished, per-bedroom leases)
Advertised rents
~$489-$849/bed per public listings (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • ✓Sprawling amenity set including a shuttle, courts, and dog park at a mid-budget price
  • ✓Renovation wave brought updated appliances, flooring, and counters to many units
  • ✓Spacious floor plans with large kitchens and balconies
  • ✓Furnished units with utilities-simplified billing suit first-time renters

Common complaints

  • ✕Reviewers report uneven management through repeated ownership and name changes
  • ✕Common complaints include slow maintenance and mold or moisture issues in some units
  • ✕Some residents raise safety concerns about the complex and claim positive reviews are incentivized

Our take

The former Seminole Grand relaunched as ReNew Tallahassee with renovated units and a big amenity footprint on the Tharpe Street student corridor. It suits students wanting space and facilities on a budget, though its reputation still carries baggage from years of management churn.

Amenities

Resort-style poolFitness centerPrivate community shuttleGated entranceTennis courtBasketball and volleyball courtsDog parkCoffee barFurnished unitsFree WiFi
About these pros & cons How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.

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