Campus Lodge Gainesville — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
SW Gainesville / Williston Road, Gainesville, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
SW Gainesville / Williston Road
Address
2800 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Floor plans
2 - 4 BR (per-bed leases)
Advertised rents
~$529-$819 per bed/mo (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Website
What residents like
- ✓One of the lowest per-bed price points among Gainesville's amenity-style student communities
- ✓Residents frequently call the waterfall pool one of the best in town
- ✓Multiple bus stops serve the property for the campus commute
- ✓Friendly, helpful staff comes up repeatedly in positive reviews
Common complaints
- ✕Pest control issues are a recurring theme in critical reviews
- ✕Reviewers report ongoing maintenance problems around the property
- ✕The Williston Road location means a bus ride or drive to campus rather than a walk
Our take
Campus Lodge is a value-priced, resort-style student community on Williston Road with furnished per-bed units and a standout pool. It fits students prioritizing cheap all-in costs and social amenities over proximity to campus; reviews are mixed, with the pool and staff earning praise while pests and maintenance draw complaints.
Amenities
Resort-style pool with waterfall and big-screen TV24/7 fitness centerFree coffee barBasketball and sand volleyball courtsCar wash station24-hour study suiteFurnished bedrooms with private bathsScreened patiosFree wifi
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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