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Cabana Beach Gainesville Apartments: Rent, Trade-offs & Resident Feedback

SW Gainesville / Butler Plaza area · Gainesville, FL · Our summary of recurring themes in public resident feedback, plus property details and advertised rent. Updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Cabana Beach Gainesville

Cabana Beach is a large budget-friendly student community off Archer Road built around a beach-themed resort pool. It fits students who want low all-inclusive per-bed pricing and social amenities and don't mind commuting to campus by bus; reviews are mixed, with amenities praised and maintenance and pest control the recurring complaints.

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Neighborhood
SW Gainesville / Butler Plaza area
Address
1601 SW 51st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32607
Floor plans
2 - 4 BR (per-bed leases)
Advertised rents
~$620-$830 per bed/mo (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
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What residents like

  • Among the more affordable per-bed rates in Gainesville with wifi, water, and trash bundled in
  • Resort-style pool with a sandy beach that residents consistently highlight
  • Private bedrooms and bathrooms in furnished 2- and 4-bedroom layouts
  • Convenient to Butler Plaza shopping and bus routes to campus

Common complaints

  • Reviewers report slow maintenance response times
  • Pest problems appear repeatedly in critical reviews
  • Common complaints include noise carrying from neighboring units and the pool area
Firsthand resident experiences

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Amenities

Resort-style pool with sandy beachPoolside TV24/7 fitness centerSand volleyball and basketball courtsScreened patiosIn-unit laundryFurnished units with private bathsWiFi, water, and trash included
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Questions to ask when you tour Cabana Beach Gainesville

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

  • What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
  • Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
  • How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
  • Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
  • Which units are least exposed to road, rail, aircraft, amenity or nightlife noise?
  • Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
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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