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Newberry Apartment Complexes — Pros & Cons From Real Resident Reviews

4 communities reviewed · Updated Jul 2026

Newberry is one of the fastest-growing towns in the Gainesville metro area, and its rental market has expanded quickly alongside the mixed-use Tioga Town Center development. Renters here find everything from budget-friendly income-restricted communities to upscale, walkable apartments near shopping and restaurants.

As of mid-2026, one-bedroom apartments in Newberry generally run from about $1,000 (income-restricted) to just under $2,000 at market rate, while newer 2-3 bedroom units near Tioga Town Center can reach $2,300-$2,700 per month.

Other (3)Tioga (1)

Quick comparison

ComplexNeighborhood BedsAdvertised rentsBuilt
Brookside (Hallmark)1-4 BR$1,088-$1,8332003
Enclave at Tara Greens Townhomes3 BR$2,309-$2,4192022
The Gathering at Arbor Greens1-3 BR$1,487-$2,232+—
Flats at Tioga Town CenterTioga1-3 BR$1,933-$2,6272020

Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.

Other

Brookside (Hallmark)
1-4 BR · $1,088-$1,833
✓ Widest range of unit sizes in the area, from 1-bedroom up to 4-bedroom, useful for families
✕ Renter feedback is sharply polarized — reviews split heavily between very positive and very negative experiences rather than clustering in the middle
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Enclave at Tara Greens Townhomes
3 BR · $2,309-$2,419
✓ Attached garages, a rarity for rental housing in this price range
✕ Rent is high for Newberry given it's essentially a single floor plan tier (3BR only)
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The Gathering at Arbor Greens
1-3 BR · $1,487-$2,232+
✓ Sits in the same fast-growing Tioga/NW Newberry corridor as several newer communities, close to Gainesville
✕ Limited public detail available on specific unit finishes or community amenities compared to nearby competitors
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Tioga

Flats at Tioga Town Center
1-3 BR · $1,933-$2,627
✓ Steps from Tioga Town Center's shops, restaurants, and events, described as the community's biggest draw
✕ Among the priciest rentals in the Newberry/Tioga submarket, with 1-bedrooms starting near $1,900-$2,000
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Florida renter essentials

Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, 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. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's 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.

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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