MAA Steeplegate (formerly The Paddock Club) — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
West Gainesville / Fort Clarke, near Oaks Mall, Gainesville, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
West Gainesville / Fort Clarke, near Oaks Mall
Address
1105 Fort Clarke Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Floor plans
1 - 3 BR
Advertised rents
From ~$1,533/mo (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Fairly large floor plans with washer and dryer included
- ✓Plenty of parking compared with denser communities
- ✓Convenient west-side location near the Oaks Mall, HCA North Florida hospital, and Newberry Road retail
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers describe interiors as old and outdated
- ✕Common complaints include slow maintenance response times
- ✕Some residents report unresolved pest-control issues
- ✕Office staff is characterized as indifferent in several critical reviews
Our take
MAA Steeplegate, long known locally as The Paddock Club, is an established west-side community favored for space, parking, and proximity to the Oaks Mall and hospitals. It suits renters who value location and square footage over modern finishes; reviews are mixed, with age of the units and service responsiveness the main friction points.
Amenities
Swimming poolRedwood saunaGrilling areaWasher/dryer includedGarage parking optionsPet friendly
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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