The Standard at Gainesville — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Midtown / University Ave & 13th St, Gainesville, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Midtown / University Ave & 13th St
Address
1360 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Floor plans
Studio - 5 BR (per-bed leases)
Advertised rents
~$1,060-$2,225 per bed/mo (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2017
What residents like
- ✓Location at the corner of University Ave and 13th St puts campus, Midtown bars, and restaurants within a short walk
- ✓High-end finishes and fully furnished units by student-housing standards
- ✓Large amenity package including a resort-style pool deck and extensive study areas
- ✓Energetic social atmosphere that many student residents enjoy
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report shared amenities like fire pits, pool lighting, and the outdoor screen sitting broken for long stretches despite repeated requests
- ✕Per-bed rates are among the highest in Gainesville, and local coverage regularly cites it in debates about luxury student housing costs
- ✕Some residents describe slow management follow-through on repair and amenity complaints
Our take
The Standard is Gainesville's flagship luxury student high-rise, anchoring the busiest corner next to UF since 2017. It suits students who prioritize a walk-to-everything location and premium amenities and are willing to pay top-of-market per-bed rents; its reputation is strong on location and finishes, more mixed on amenity upkeep.
Amenities
Resort-style pool deckOutdoor TV and fire pits24-hour fitness centerStudy spacesFurnished unitsParking garageGround-floor retail
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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