The Bartram
1 - 3 BR · ~$1,725-$2,925/mo
✓ Widely regarded as one of the most upscale conventional communities in Gainesville
✕ Reviewers consistently flag premium pricing as high for the Gainesville market
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Gainesville rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Gainesville, FL
36 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Gainesville's rental market revolves around the University of Florida, splitting into two distinct worlds: per-bed student housing clustered around campus, Midtown, and the Archer Road bus corridors, and conventional apartment communities in the quieter northwest and southwest suburbs. Between UF, UF Health Shands, and the Celebration Pointe/Butler Plaza retail districts, demand stays strong year-round, with student leases turning over each August.
As of mid-2026 public listings, conventional 1-bedrooms in NW and SW Gainesville generally run about $1,400-$1,700, with luxury communities near Archer Road, Celebration Pointe, and campus pushing $1,500-$2,000+. Student properties lease by the bedroom: roughly $530-$830 per bed at bus-served complexes farther out, and about $900-$2,200 per bed at walk-to-campus buildings on University Avenue and Sorority Row.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bartram | Archer Road / near UF Health Shands | 1 - 3 BR | ~$1,725-$2,925/mo | — |
| Centric on 34th Apartments | Butler Plaza / Southwest Gainesville | 2-3 | $1,385+ | — |
| Element Apartments at Celebration Pointe | Celebration Pointe | Studio-2 | $1,375-$1,950+ | — |
| City Place at Celebration Pointe | Celebration Pointe (SW Gainesville, off I-75) | 1 - 2 BR | ~$1,565-$2,687/mo | — |
| The Palms | Downtown Gainesville | 2 | $1,650+ | — |
| The Standard at Gainesville | Midtown / University Ave & 13th St | Studio - 5 BR (per-bed leases) | ~$1,060-$2,225 per bed/mo | 2017 |
| Hub on Campus Gainesville - University | Midtown / University Avenue | Studio - 5 BR (per-bed leases) | From ~$1,105 per bed/mo | — |
| MAA Magnolia Parke | NW Gainesville / Magnolia Parke | 1 - 2 BR | From ~$1,570 (1 BR) / ~$1,660 (2 BR) | — |
| 39th Avenue | North Gainesville | Studio-3 | $1,230-$1,699 | — |
| Lux 13 | North Gainesville | 1-4 | $633-$1,499+ per bedroom or unit, depending on layout | — |
| Square One Apartment Homes | North Gainesville | 2-3 | $1,495-$1,588 | — |
| Chelsea Apartments | Northeast Gainesville | 2-3 | — | — |
| Lake Crossing Apartments | Northwest Gainesville | 1-2 | $1,730-$1,855+ total monthly price | — |
| Gainesville Place Apartments | SW Gainesville / Archer Road corridor | Studio - 4 BR (per-bed leases) | ~$630-$1,599/mo (per bed for shared units) | — |
| Cabana Beach Gainesville | SW Gainesville / Butler Plaza area | 2 - 4 BR (per-bed leases) | ~$620-$830 per bed/mo | — |
| Stoneridge Apartments | SW Gainesville / SW 34th Street | 2 - 3 BR | ~$1,340-$1,700+/mo | — |
| The Laurels Apartments | SW Gainesville / SW 34th Street near Butler Plaza | 1 - 3 BR | ~$1,499-$2,937/mo | — |
| Campus Lodge Gainesville | SW Gainesville / Williston Road | 2 - 4 BR (per-bed leases) | ~$529-$819 per bed/mo | — |
| The Crossing at Santa Fe | Santa Fe College | 3-4 | $515-$586+ per bedroom | — |
| Wildflower Apartments | Sorority Row / Innovation District edge | 1 - 3 BR | ~$1,950-$3,195/mo | — |
| Lark Gainesville | Sorority Row / South of campus | 1 - 5 BR (per-bed leases) | ~$899-$1,919 per bed/mo | — |
| University Commons | South Gainesville / Archer Road | 4 | $499-$699 per person | 1993 |
| Anthem House | South Gainesville / UF Health | 1-2 | $1,034-$1,851 per person | — |
| Addison Lane | Southwest Gainesville | 1-2 | $940-$1,094+ | — |
| Canopy Apartments | Southwest Gainesville | 2-4 | $670-$965+ per bedroom | — |
| On20 Apartments | Southwest Gainesville | 1-4 | $709-$1,599+ per bedroom or unit, depending on layout | — |
| RISE 34th | Southwest Gainesville | 2 | $1,097+ per bedroom | — |
| The Marlow Gainesville | Southwest Gainesville | 1-3 | $1,642-$2,432+ | — |
| Gardenview Apartments | Southwest Gainesville / Archer Road | Studio-2 | $925-$1,020+ | — |
| Towne Parc Apartments | Southwest Gainesville / Archer Road | 1-3 | $1,100-$1,500+ | — |
| The Mayfair | Southwest Gainesville / Haile area | 1-3 | $1,552-$1,991+ | — |
| College Manor | University Heights | Studio-2 | $839-$1,211+ | — |
| Evergreen Westside | West Gainesville | 1-3 | $1,569-$2,599+ | — |
| MAA Steeplegate (formerly The Paddock Club) | West Gainesville / Fort Clarke, near Oaks Mall | 1 - 3 BR | From ~$1,533/mo | — |
| Mirabella Apartments | West University / Law School area | 1-3 | $1,248-$1,498 | — |
| The Polos | Williston Road / South Gainesville | 1-3 | $1,339-$1,633+ | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Archer Road / near UF Health Shands
Butler Plaza / Southwest Gainesville
Celebration Pointe
Celebration Pointe (SW Gainesville, off I-75)
Downtown Gainesville
Midtown / University Ave & 13th St
Midtown / University Avenue
NW Gainesville / Magnolia Parke
North Gainesville
39th Avenue
Studio-3 · $1,230-$1,699
✓ Residents often appreciate the north Gainesville location and access to daily shopping.
✕ Reviewers report traffic noise along NW 39th Avenue.
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Lux 13
1-4 · $633-$1,499+ per bedroom or unit, depending on layout
✓ Residents often praise the green setting and recreational amenities.
✕ Reviewers report that some units feel older than marketing photos suggest.
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Square One Apartment Homes
2-3 · $1,495-$1,588
✓ Residents frequently mention generous floor-plan sizes.
✕ Reviewers report that renovation and upkeep can vary by unit.
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Northeast Gainesville
Northwest Gainesville
SW Gainesville / Archer Road corridor
SW Gainesville / Butler Plaza area
SW Gainesville / SW 34th Street
SW Gainesville / SW 34th Street near Butler Plaza
SW Gainesville / Williston Road
Santa Fe College
Sorority Row / Innovation District edge
Sorority Row / South of campus
South Gainesville / Archer Road
South Gainesville / UF Health
Southwest Gainesville
RISE 34th
2 · $1,097+ per bedroom
✓ Residents often praise the newer-feeling interiors and common spaces.
✕ Reviewers report traffic congestion during peak commuting times.
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Addison Lane
1-2 · $940-$1,094+
✓ Residents frequently cite competitive pricing for one- and two-bedroom layouts.
✕ Reviewers report that renovation quality can vary between units.
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Canopy Apartments
2-4 · $670-$965+ per bedroom
✓ Residents often highlight large shared apartments and private-bedroom arrangements.
✕ Reviewers report that noise and roommate issues can vary by building.
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On20 Apartments
1-4 · $709-$1,599+ per bedroom or unit, depending on layout
✓ Residents often highlight the private-bedroom layouts and broad amenity package.
✕ Reviewers report that unit condition and cleanliness can vary at move-in.
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The Marlow Gainesville
1-3 · $1,642-$2,432+
✓ Residents frequently praise the modern interiors and well-presented amenities.
✕ Reviewers report premium pricing and additional monthly charges.
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Southwest Gainesville / Archer Road
Towne Parc Apartments
1-3 · $1,100-$1,500+
✓ Residents frequently appreciate the spacious, townhome-style layouts.
✕ Reviewers report that some interiors and appliances are dated.
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Gardenview Apartments
Studio-2 · $925-$1,020+
✓ Residents frequently value the relatively affordable rents.
✕ Reviewers report that some units and common areas show their age.
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Southwest Gainesville / Haile area
University Heights
West Gainesville
West Gainesville / Fort Clarke, near Oaks Mall
West University / Law School area
Williston Road / South Gainesville
Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs 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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