Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maclay Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $700 (8 Rentals)

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Maclay, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Maclay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Maclay area of Tallahassee, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Live Oaks at Killearn priced from $800. Capital Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Maclay apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Live Oaks at KillearnA180 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Capital RidgeStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$870
Savannah Sound1x11BR,1BA$968

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maclay, FL

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maclay area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3B-B Model at The Woods of Killearn Apartment Homes in the in the Northeast Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Maclay apartment is the Summer Tanager Model at Tanager Apartments starting at $1,449 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Northeast Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maclay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Woods of Killearn Apartment Homes3B-B3BR,2BA$0.89
Tanager ApartmentsSummer Tanager2BR,2BA$1.32
2305 at KillearnA2M ADDISON - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Fulton Hill Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Acasa Plantations at Pine Lake1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.77
Savannah Sound1x11BR,1BA$1.38
Live Oaks at KillearnA180 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Capital RidgeStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$3.02

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Getting Around the Maclay Neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maclay Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maclay?

The cheapest apartment in Maclay is Live Oaks at Killearn which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Maclay costs $1,440.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Maclay?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Maclay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Maclay?

Cheap apartments in Maclay have an average cost of $531 which is $909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maclay.

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