
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maclay Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL from $800 (13 Rentals)
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1661-1669 Metropolitan Blvd
Maclay, Tallahassee, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Maclay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maclay Studio Apartments | $1,580 | $855 | $2,305 |
| Maclay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $920 | $1,561 |
| Maclay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $1,095 | $1,751 |
| Maclay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $1,350 | $1,670 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Maclay Neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
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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 Capital Ridge priced from $925. Acasa Plantations at Pine Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Maclay apartments for rent in Tallahassee, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Ridge | One Bed One Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Acasa Plantations at Pine Lake | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Live Oaks at Killearn | A150 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
| Savannah Sound | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,163 |
| The Woods of Killearn Apartment Homes | 1B-B | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maclay, FL
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maclay area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Savannah Sound in the in the Central District neighborhood starting from $1,350. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Sound | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Tanager Apartments | Summer Tanager | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 2305 at Killearn | B1M BRADFORD - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Woods of Killearn Apartment Homes | 1B-B | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Acasa Plantations at Pine Lake | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Jackson Square Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Live Oaks at Killearn | A180 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Capital Ridge | One Bed One Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maclay Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maclay?
The cheapest apartment in Maclay is Capital Ridge which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Maclay costs $1,580.
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 22 regular apartments in Maclay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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