Search over 60 apartments in Gainesville, FL with Swamp Rentals. Here are quick links to Gainesville apartments for rent:

The District on 62nd Apartments
The District on 62nd student housing is a great place to live off campus. The apartment is setup well for UF students and SFC students as well. If you're in Gainesville for UF preview, The District on 62nd should be one of your off campus stops.

The Bartram Apartments
When future renters take a tour of The Bartram Apartments, the number one word that comes to mind is "resort." Many of their residents are UF med school, law school or other UF graduate students. They also have young professionals and families.

The Canopy Apartments
Named "Canopy" for the Oak trees that line the apartments, the Canopy Apartments is one of Gainesville's newest student housing communities. Take a tour to check out their awesome amenities.

Jefferson 2nd Ave Gainesville Apartments
UF and SFC students that like to go out to bars and restaurants in midtown and downtown Gainesville fit in perfectly at Jefferson 2nd Ave. They have great specials and prices as well.

The Estates Apartments Gainesville
With a great location, fully furnished units, individual leases and extensive amenities, The Estates is voted by students to be one of Gainesville's best student housing communities. They are known for their huge pool parties.

Cabana Beach Apartments Gainesville
Cabana Beach offers modern amenities, including a club-size fitness center, and full court basketball. They are known for their huge pool, complete with pool-side wireless internet.

Looking Glass Apartments
Gateway at Gainesville Apartments
University Commons Apartments
University House Apartments on 13th St
University Club Apartments
The Woodlands of Gainesville
Gateway at Glades Apartments
Lofts Oasis Condos
Royal Village Apartments
Lakewood Villas Apartments
Woodland Villas Apartments
Spyglass Villas Apartments
Huntington Lakes Apartments
Towne Parc Apartments
Sun Key Apartments & Sun Harbor Apartments
The Flats at Tioga Apartments
Lake Crossing Apartments
Casablanca West Apartments
Hunters Crossing Apartments
Nantucket Walk Apartments
Legacy at Fort Clarke Apartments
GreenLeaf Apartments
Sun Bay Apartments
Upper Westside Apartments

Orlando Apartments

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Tampa Apartments

Are you looking for an apartment in Tampa, FL? If so, check out this Tampa apartment locator. They have information on Tampa apartments including rent prices, rent specials, and frequently asked questions about renting an apartment in the Tampa Bay / St. Pete area.

Jacksonville Apartments

For information about Jacksonville apartments, check out Jacksonville apartment locator. They have information about apartments in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Find Gainesville apartments with Swamp Rentals!

Swamp Rentals is the fastest way to find Gainesville, FL apartments. Built for UF Gators by UF Gators, our advanced technology makes it easy for you to search apartments gainesville, Gainesville homes for rent and Gainesville condos. Find Gainesville apartments, homes or condos for rent near UF, Shands, the VA or around town. Each listing contains photos, videos, neighborhood information, floor plan options and more. You can even share the Gainesville, FL apartment you've found with your friends and family via Facebook, Twitter and more. It's fast, easy and free!

We’ve broken Gainesville, FL into 7 neighborhoods. If you follow the links, you will find complete videos that will give you a feel of the area of town along with what types of apartments you will find.

Gainesville Apartments near Archer Rd:

Known by locals as student-center, the Archer Rd area of Gainesville, FL is densely populated with student off campus apartments. The apartments here tend to be large and have lots of amenities. The UF campus is about 5 to 15-minutes drive away. There are some apartments near Shands and the VA… some are even right across the street. Learn more about apartments near Archer Rd in Gainesville, FL.

Downtown Gainesville Apartments:

Most people consider Downtown to be the “heart” of Gainesville, FL. With great nightlife and restaurants, renting here is never dull. The neighborhood has a handful of large apartment communities, but for the most part, you’ll find individual houses and duplexes for rent. Learn more about apartments in Downtown Gainesville, FL.

Midtown Gainesville Apartments:

You can say that Midtown Gainesville is close to UF – it’s right across the street. Decades ago, this area was known as the “student ghetto,” but it has undergone a complete revival over the last 15 years to become one of Gainesville’s most popular places to rent apartments. Learn more about apartments in Midtown Gainesville, FL.

Northwest Gainesville Apartments:

This area is generally where non-students rent apartments – young professionals, families, UF staff, UF faculty, you name it. Gainesville is known as a “tree city” because of all of the oak trees that line the streets here in Northwest Gainesville. A word of caution to students – if you rent a house here, we recommend that you not throw any house parties. Your non-student neighbors won’t appreciate it. Learn more about apartments in Northwest Gainesville.

UF Sorority Row & South Gainesville Apartments:

If you’re a member of a UF sorority, then it’s important that you live in an apartment close to sorority row to maximize your experience in the organization. Over the last 5 years, this area has added a significant amount of student housing. A little further down 13th St, you’ll find a handful of other apartments. If you have a minute, take a drive south to Payne’s Prairie… it’s worth it. If you're hungry for pizza in Gainesville, check out Gator Domino's original location. Learn more about apartments near UF Sorority Row and South Gainesville.

Apartments Surrounding Gainesville:

Tioga Town Center, in the Town of Tioga, is one of Gainesville’s newest planned developments. It’s about a 15 minute drive to the heart of campus. You should also check out Haile Planation in Southwest Gainesville. It’s about 10 minutes from UF. If you’d rather live in a more established neighborhood, check out Northeast Gainesville & the Duck pond. This is where “old Gainesville” grew up. Typically, you'll find more quiet apartments in these areas of town. Learn more about apartments in Gainesville and Alachua County.

West Gainesville Apartments:

This neighborhood runs the gamut from Santa Fe College (SFC) and UF student housing to Gainesville’s residential neighborhoods. You’ll find lots of restaurants near the apartment you rent… in fact, you’ll generally find yourself in the center of town, close to everything. Learn more about apartments in West Gainesville.

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Swamp Rentals Gainesville Apartment Finding Advice: Questions & Answers

The staff at Swamp Rentals has a good deal of experience renting Gainesville apartments. We're all Gators - some of us graduted from the University of Florida years ago, and others are still UF students. When you add it all up, our staff has literally rented from over 50 different apartments in Gainesville. We're here to answer your questions about renting in Gainesville.

Do you have a question for the apartment experts at Swamp Rentals? Send us a message at info at Swamp Rentals dot com.

What are the best cheap apartments in Gainesville, Florida?

First off… let’s not use the word “cheap,” let’s call them budget apartments in Gainesville, Florida! You should call them “budget” instead of “cheap” because – face it – you’re on a budget! You’re in luck… Gainesville, Florida, has lots of great deals on apartments. The market is overbuilt, so there are more apartments than renters. That doesn’t mean that apartments will let you live there for free, but it does mean that you can get great deals. Check out our Gainesville apartments search page. Grab the “price your rent” slider bar, and slide it to the left until the rent matches your budget. Swamp Rentals currently has over 60 apartments in Gainesville listed, so there’s a great chance that we’ll have a “cheap” or “budget” apartment in Gainesville ready for you to move into!

How can I find the “best apartment in Gainesville”?

“Best” is a relative term. What do you want your apartment to be? The cheapest apartment in Gainesville? The most expensive Gainesville apartment? Would you rather find a quiet Gainesville apartment that caters to adults and families? Or are you looking for a party apartment? Gainesville, Florida, has all of these. So it’s tough to answer your question without much more input.

Here’s Swamp Rentals’ advice… take a look at our list of Gainesville apartments, and start filtering based on the rent price that meets your budget. Then click on the Gainesville neighborhood or neighborhoods that you’re interested in living in. And start filtering… do you want an “all inclusive” or “rent by the bedroom” style of apartments that is typical for student apartments? Or are you looking for “rent by the apartment” which is typical for families or students looking for a lower rent, budget option?

Once you’ve made those quick & easy decisions, you should be well on your way to finding the “best Gainesville apartment” to suit your needs.

Are there any waterfront apartments in Gainesville Florida?

Gainesville has a number of lakes, and yes, we have apartments that are located on some of them. One apartment that comes to mind is Lakewood Villas, a CMC apartment, at 700 SW 62nd Blvd. The apartments are located just south of the Oaks Mall. Lakewood Villas has a number of wildlife trails & docks on the lake. The best part is that they are located in the center of West Gainesville… your apartment would be close to UF, and ten minutes away from just about anywhere you’d like to go.

The Bartram Apartments keep coming up in my search for “apartments gainesville.” They seem really nice, but a bit more expensive. Is it worth renting an apartment there?

Absolutely, it’s worth renting an apartment at The Bartram. Obviously, the place looks like an actual resort! But on the rent cost side, their apartments are more affordable than you might think. First, The Bartram was built with energy efficiency in mind, so the utility will be low for your apartment. Second, they include some key utilities like Cox Cable (Cox TV) and high speed internet. And third, they’re running amazing apartment specials & deals on a number of their floor plans right now. Good luck in your apartment search!

As a parent, why would I want my UF student to move off campus from a doom to an apartment?

There are three solid reasons that you’d want your UF student to rent an apartment in Gainesville as opposed to living in a UF dorm. First, dorms are loaded with lots of young, incredibly immature students who do incredibly immature things. We’ll leave it at that. If you want more detail, ask a student at UF for a dorm horror story… we guarantee you’ll wish you didn’t ask. Second, Gainesville apartments provide the opportunity for your UF student to spread out & live in peace. The space in the apartment and the quietness that comes with it will show in their grades. In an apartment, there might be two or three friends living with your student who will distract him or her from studying… in a dorm, there would be a whole floor of people eager to distract. And, third, going away to college is about more than just getting a degree… it’s about growing up and learning how to be an adult. Living in a UF student apartment with a handful of roommates and on-premise management is , in our opinion, the best classroom available for achieving that goal.

Is it better to wait until later in the summer to sign my lease, or should I sign my Gainesville apartment lease now?

Do you have a specific apartment in mind or a certain apartment deal that you’d like to take advantage of? If so, unless you’re a Vegas fan, then Swamp Rentals would suggest that you go ahead and sign your lease now. Many of these apartment deals and specials are literally for a limited time. The management companies will set up apartment specials so that they rent a certain amount of apartments at a discount and then revert to the normal rents to lease the final group of apartments. So, to go back to your question, time is limited, and sooner can definitely be better.

What’s a pool party like at a Gainesville, FL apartment?

You’ll find two different types of pool parties in Gainesville… some are pretty chill, and others are absolutely insane! The “chill” apartment pool parties will generally have food, sodas, maybe some music. Typically you’ll find a good number of people, but they’re not overly crowded. The “insane” apartment pool parties in Gainesville are just that… insane! You’ll be one of hundreds if not thousands of people. You’ll definitely find a DJ, typically from one of Gainesville’s nightclubs. Many of these apartment pool parties are hosted by Gainesville Nightclub promoters. And if you’re over 21, you’ll probably be able to find free beer or other adult beverages. How can you tell if your apartment’s pool party will be chill or insane? Just ask the management… they’ll be glad to embrace one of the two titles.

How inclusive are all inclusive apartments in Gainesville, FL? Do they have free electric and other utilities?

Gainesville’s “all inclusive” or “rent by the bedroom” apartments tend to include a utility cap for electric usage. If it were free, then college students could run their air conditioners with the windows open all day & all night! An all inclusive or all included apartment will also usually cover water, sewer and trash removal in addition to the usual pest control and maintenance. One other benefit of all inclusive apartments is that they usually provide furniture. Here’s a trick… if you have your own bedroom furniture but want a furnished common area, just let the apartment know before you sign your lease. From what Swamp Rentals hears, apartments will be very accommodating when it comes to removing furniture from one of the bedrooms… especially if that means that you’ll be signing a lease with them!

When I search “apartments Gainesville” or “apartments Gainesville Fl” in Google, I get literally thousands of apartments and apartment finders in the results. Why should I use Swamp Rentals to find my Gainesville apartment?

First, we know the apartment market & have made sure that we have Gainesville’s best apartments listed in our search. Second, our Apartment search page will allow you to find your apartment using up to about 300 criteria. And, third, Swamp Rentals gives you lots of information about the neighborhoods around Gainesville and other apartment renting resources.

I’m searching for an apartment in Gainesville, FL. I’m going to be on staff at the University of Florida, and my new co-workers are telling me to rent an apartment in Northwest Gainesville in the Millhopper area. Is that where I should rent?

There are lots of apartments in Northwest Gainesville, and most of them would be perfect for UF staff. In addition to staff, you’ll find families and young professionals renting apartments in Northwest Gainesville. When people refer to Millhopper, they’re essentially talking about the areas around NW 43rd St, NW 39th Ave, and NW 53rd Ave, and you’ll notice in your Swamp Rentals apartment search that most of our NW Gainesville apartments are along those roads. Good luck finding your apartment!

Are there any apartments outside of Gainesville but close by? I’d like to live around UF faculty, staff, doctors, and other professionals?

You should check out the Flats at Tioga in the Tioga Town Center. Renting these apartments seem like renting condos. The apartments are right above lots of retail, including a Starbucks, several restaurants, a salon, and even a wine bar. If you’re into the boutique feel, then you’ll probably want to rent your apartment there. To top it off, the Flats at Tioga also includes a free gym membership to Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, which is right down stairs!

Congratulations to Upper Westide & Canopy Apartments for winning Gainesville City Beautification Awards!

Two Gainesville apartments listed on Swamp Rentals received 2010 Gainesville City Beatification awards. The city of Gainesville, FL, recognized Canopy Apartments for preserving the existing tree canopy during construction of the apartments. They were also credited for following green building practices by planting native shrubs that don’t require lots of water. Finally, Gainesville praised Canopy’s outdoor apartment amenities, including garden courtyards, a lagoon swimming pool, a pedestrian park with sand volleyball, outdoor grills and picnic tables.

Upper Westside, a CMC apartment (Contemporary Management Concepts), is a smaller apartment in midtown Gainesville. Upper Westside is about three blocks from campus, close to the Swamp Restaurant. The City of Gainesville lauded Upper Westside for its spacious balconies that overlook flowering crepe myrtles, hollies, and live oaks. Gainesville also likes Upper Westside’s large hedges that surround the apartment, giving renters a sense of privacy.

I’m looking for a cheap apartment in Gainesville, Fl. What kind of apartment deals can I find on Swamp Rentals?

Currently, Swamp Rentals has 8 Gainesville apartments for rent for less than $315 per bedroom per month. We recommend that you search the apartments on Swamp Rentals using our apartment search page. You’ll see the slider bar in the upper left. Just shrink the rent per month down to meet your budget.

Does Santa Fe College (SFC) have dorms or apartments close by?

Unfortunately or fortunately, Santa Fe College does not provide its college students with dorms or on campus apartments. If you want to be close by, your best apartment bet is The Crossing at Santa Fe. It’s literally right across the street, and it has a ton of amenities. You might want to start your Gainesville apartment search there. You can also look at other apartments around Gainesville, especially in West Gainesville or Southwest Gainesville. You’ll find a lot of Santa Fe students living in apartments in those neighborhoods.

What are my Cable TV options when I move into a Gainesville apartment?

A lot of students and new residents moving to Gainesville ask this question. Chances are, if you live in a Gainesville apartment, Cox Communications is providing your TV and high speed Internet. There are a few apartments that use satellite providers for TV and several more that use the City of Gainesville’s utility company, GRU, to provide Internet, but Cox has the lion’s share of the market. The good news is that student and adult apartment renters give Cox rave reviews. Their TV is known to be reliable – there is nothing worse than getting caught in your apartment during a rain storm without TV! Their high speed internet is known to be incredibly fast. Ask the renters at Royal Village apartments in Gainesville. They know what it was like before Cox came to their apartment and how much faster their Internet is now that the apartment management had Cox installed. Swamp Rentals recently posted a link to Cox TV's Gainesville channel line up so that renters can find out what channels are available in their apartments.

What do I do if I have a maintenance problem at my Gainesville apartment?

The biggest thing to remember is to communicate with the apartment staff. Make sure that they are aware of your concerns. The last think that apartments in Gainesville want to do is lose a renter. The Swamp Rentals staff heard a story today about a renter at a Gainesville apartment who lived with a problem for 6 months. The renter had reported the problem but never followed up with apartment staff on it. Six months later, the renter is upset, but the apartment management is also wondering why it took the renter 6 months to follow up. The lesson? Communicate, communicate, communicate. Had the renter followed up a few days after the initial report, chances are, the apartment would have had the problem fixed months ago.

When I search for “apartments Gainesville,” over 570,000 listings come up for the term. Why should I use Swamp Rentals to find my next apartment when I have so many other options under “apartments Gainesville”?

Wow… that’s a direct question! We’ll answer it with a direct answer. First, our apartment rental guide was built by University of Florida (UF) graduates, Gainesville residents, and apartment managers. When it comes to Gainesville apartments, Swamp Rentals knows the market – and Gainesville, Florida. Second, if you’re looking to rent, the apartment search page on Swamp Rentals gives you the opportunity to search for things like “pet friendly,” “roommate matching,” or even if an apartment is close to UF. Third, if you’re not familiar with Gainesville and you don’t know if you should search for an apartment in midtown Gainesville or a rental in downtown Gainesville, you can count on the Swamp Rentals neighborhood guide to give you a guided tour. In the end, we want you to be happy with the apartment you decide to rent. That’s why we believe that we are the best choice, over all 570,000 listings that come up for the term “apartments Gainesville.”

I was recently hired as faculty at UF at the Gainesville, Florida, campus. Where should I start my apartment search?

Welcome to Gainesville, Florida! To answer your question, UF Faculty tend to live in Northwest Gainesville apartments, or they find an apartment in West Gainesville. Some will even live in apartments within surrounding areas like the Town of Tioga. Our best suggestion is for you to check out our neighborhood guides. Swamp Rentals has high def videos of those neighborhoods and the apartments within them. Good luck with your apartment search!

I’d like to rent an apartment in Gainesville, Florida, that will help me live a healthy lifestyle. Any thoughts?

Apartments in Gainesville, Fl, have lots of sports and fitness amenities. If you like to swim, look for an apartment with a large pool. If you’re into working out, look for an apartment with a 24 hour fitness center. Lots of Gainesville apartments have basketball courts, some have covered basketball courts, and even a handful of apartments in Gainesville have indoor basketball courts. It’s always neat to find an apartment with sand volley ball as well. Swamp Rentals recommends that you use our apartment search page to make sure that your future apartment has the sports and fitness amenities that you need.

I’m looking for a safe apartment to live in while I’m in Gainesville, FL. I don’t notice individual apartments advertising that they are a “safe place to live.” Why is that?

That’s a great apartment hunting question. Everyone wants to live in a safe apartment & feel secure in their rental home. The problem is that apartments can’t advertise themselves as being “safe” for fear of a lawsuit in the unlikely event that something would happen to someone renting one of their apartments. You’ll notice that you won’t find a “security officer” at an apartment in Gainesville, Fl. Instead, they are called “courtesy officers.” Swamp Rentals isn’t going to go out on a legal limb and tell you that they are the same thing – we don’t want the liability either. But we do think that it says something positive about an apartment when they hire courtesy officers to be a presence at the apartment during off hours.

I’m looking for an apartment in Gainesville, FL, but I’m not familiar with the area. Do you have any apartment hunting advice?

Our first suggestion is to check out the Swamp Rentals neighborhood guides. In addition to high def videos taken from 7 areas all over Gainesville, FL, we also highlight perks of living in apartments in that neighborhood as well as suggestions on getting around town. You’ll notice that Swamp Rentals shows you the various apartments in that particular neighborhood on the right hand side of the page. You should also check out our Resources Guide. Gainesville is a unique apartment rental market since we have so much UF student housing, so you’ll definitely want to learn the difference between individual leases and joint leases.

I’ve driven by Lofts Oasis near Gainesville Place. Are they condos or apartments in Gainesville?

Great question. Lofts Oasis was built as condos, and a good number of those living there actually own their condo. While a number of condo units are for sale, the developer made the decision to rent out a limited amount of condos as apartments for rent. Recently, the developer decided to list his prized 2 bedroom, corner unit for rent exclusively with Swamp Rentals. This condo, unit 111, comes fully furnished, has lots of windows, and has never been lived in. If you’re interested in renting this condo, you can go directly to the Lofts Oasis listing on Swamp Rentals.

How do I find party apartments near UF in Gainesville, FL?

The Swamp Rentals team noticed a prospective ask this question in a Google Search! Our recommendations are to look for certain amenities when you’re using our apartment search. Look for apartments that are decked out with things like a huge pool, a 24-hr fitness center, and resident life programs. If you think about it, you’re searching for apartments where really social students live. You can also search through the pics for each apartment… look for pics with lots of college students & pool party pics. By the way, if you’re looking for a quiet apartment in Gainesville, FL… just do the reverse!

What types of apartments or rentals are in Mid Town Gainesville, FL?

Mid Town is the area of Gainesville, FL across from the UF campus. It’s behind the Swamp Restaurant and Pita Pit. You’ll find traditional apartments like Looking Glass and University House. You’ll also find houses for rent through College Park, part of Paradigm Properties. If you’re searching for a house in Mid Town or an apartment in Mid Town, your best bet is to choose the “Midtown” option in the Swamp Rentals apartment search.

What apartments do UF Med students and UF Residents typically rent in Gainesville, FL?

It depends on how close you’ll want to be to Shands. If you’d like to be close to Shands, you should search for an apartment in our “Archer Rd” or “South 13th St” neighborhoods. You set the “miles to UF” slider bar to 1 or zero miles. If you don’t want to live around traditional student apartments, you should search in our “Northwest Gainesville” or “Surrounding Areas” neighborhoods. With these apartments, you would have to commute to Shands, but your apartment would most likely be surrounded by families and in a quiet neighborhood.

What’s the best way to find semester leases in Gainesville, FL?

Swamp Rentals makes it easy to find semester leases in Gainesville. Simply search Gainesville apartments using our Apartment Search page. On the left side, click on “lease length.” You’ll be able to search for a semester lease by clicking on the word “semester.” It’s that easy!

Where do I find non-student apartments in Gainesville on Swamp Rentals?

With so many student related off campus apartments for rent in Gainesville, it’s sometimes hard to remember that people are searching for non-student housing. The easiest and fastest thing to do is to use our apartment search page. Make sure to check the “joint, entire unit” box under “lease style.” Then check the “No” box under “Roommate matching.” Here’s the challenge… apartments in Gainesville, Fl (or anywhere else for that matter) cannot & do not discriminate amongst their rents. They can’t advise you on whether you’re “too old” or even “too young.” So, generally you need to use your intuition during your apartment search. The good news is that Swamp Rentals lets you search by over 300 criteria. Think about things that UF students do or don’t do. Then search for the exact opposite!

My daughter was just accepted into UF. Is it common for a UF student to live in off campus apartments?

Absolutely. There are a limited number of UF dorms, so literally thousands of freshmen at the University of Florida rent off campus apartments. Don’t worry about the apartment environment in Gainesville… most student apartments are close to campus. They tend to be quiet during the week. And the staff at some of the apartments will even meet your student out by the bus stop with breakfast during exam time. So, yes, the Gainesville apartment atmosphere can be a great place for your UF student to live.

Does Swamp Rentals list Gainesville apartments from multiple companies?

We heard this just the other day at the UF Off Campus Housing Fair. To answer your question, yes, we absolutely list apartments from a number of Gainesville rentals companies. Our apartment partners range from Paradigm Properties and American Campus Communities all of the way to family owned apartments. Each apartment listed on Swamp Rentals lists its parent company or apartment management company. When you are searching through our apartments, just look at the bottom left of the listing.(4/12/10)

What are the best parts about renting at The Canopy Apartments in Gainesville?

Hmm… This is a two part answer. First, their apartment amenities are awesome. What other apartment has a virtual golf simulator in their club house? Second, their apartment staff is phenomenal as well. True story… a few weeks back, a future Santa Fe College student from Jacksonville / St. Augustine learned about Swamp Rentals and all of the Gainesville apartments that she could search through online. She and her family spent some time searching apartments on the Web site and decided on a few apartments to visit. They came for a visit a few days ago, and one of the apartments that they toured was The Canopy on SW 20th Ave. Brandon Buckley, the apartment leasing manager at The Canopy, gave them their tour… and from what the family tells us, they fell in love with the apartments… and with him! The student’s mom specifically told Swamp Rentals that “with Brandon there, you know my daughter will be living in a great environment.” Props to Brandon, Bonnie, and the whole team at The Canopy Gainesville. (4/10/10)

What’s the best way to find out about pool parties at Gainesville’s various apartments?

If you’re looking for info on apartment pool parties, the best place to search is on the facebook fan pages of the various apartments themselves. If you’re using the Swamp Rentals apartment finder, you’ll notice that some of our premium apartment listings will link to their fan pages. Swamp Rentals happened to check out The Estates UF fan page tonight & noticed that their next pool party is this Friday, April 9th. The Estates is known for throwing some of the craziest apartment pool parties in Gainesville, so it should be a fun time! (4/6/10)

What’s the deal with the Bartram? They’re some of the nicest apartments I’ve ever seen. Can anyone afford to live there?

The Bartram definitely is one of the nicest apartments in Gainesville, Fl. Check the Swamp Rentals apartment finder. If you search for the Bartram and then look at their floor plans, you’ll notice that their 3 bedroom works out to only $660 per person. That’s cheaper than a lot of one bedrooms. So, if you don’t mind a roommate, you can get a deal by splitting the rent. You’ll have a little less privacy, but you’ll enjoy some of Gainesville’s best apartment amenities. Plus, at the time of this post, the Bartram was running a number of apartment leasing specials. You should definitely check out their deals. You can find the Bartram specials on the floor plan tab as well.

I’m thinking about signing a lease at Jefferson 2nd Ave apartments. What’s the best part about renting at Jefferson?

From what Swamp Rentals can tell, the best part about Jefferson 2nd Ave is the staff. Starting with their leasing manager, Sean Lee, Jefferson’s entire staff is incredibly energetic and focused on their residents. They take resident activities to a new level with free food and other events. On bit of Swamp Rentals advice… if you’re considering renting an apartment there for 2010 to 2011, then you might want to sign soon. From what we here, their apartments are filling up. (4/5/10)

I heard that the District on 62nd apartments was having a pool party in two weeks. Does Swamp Rentals have any additional info?

Sure… William Broxton, the director for leasing and marketing at the District on 62nd Apartments in Gainesville, mentioned to the Swamp Rentals staff that the District was having a pool party on April 18th. The details are still being worked out, but from what William mentioned, there will be hamburgers and other free food for everyone. He said that his go is for the pool party to be fun but on the “chill” side. William mentioned that it would be a perfect day to take a tour of the model apartment and check out all of their apartment amenities. We heard a rumor that Ben & Jerry’s might even be there with free ice cream for everyone. (4/4/10)

Just because an apartment in Gainesville says it’s “pet friendly,” how can you tell if they actually welcome cats and dogs into their rental community instead of just “allowing animals.”

That’s a great question. First, you should start by finding apartments that are indeed dog friendly and cat friendly. It all starts with their pet policy. You can find these apartments using the Swamp Rentals apartment search. Then, look for an apartment in Gainesville that has a “dog walk.” You can find this at the bottom of the apartment amenities list on our apartment search page. It’s listed under “luxury.” This should help narrow your apartment search down enough for you to tour a handful of rental properties. When you visit the apartment, make sure to ask the leasing staff about their pet policy. Then… ask that apartment staff member if he or she has a pet themselves. Watch their expression and listen to the exact words they use. If it’s “oh, this apartment is dog friendly,” or “this apartment is cat friendly,” and the leasing staff member isn’t really lighting up, then maybe you haven’t found your apartment. On the other hand, if the apartment staff member lights up and says, “oh… we love dogs,” or “we love cats,” then maybe you found your next apartment. When the apartment staff member asks you “what kind of dog do you have?” or “what’s your cat’s name?” then you really know you’ve found your next apartment home. (4/3/10)

Do UF students really ride the bus from their apartments to UF or Shands?

Riding the bus from an apartment to the University of Florida campus is quite common in Gainesville. Most of the apartments listed on Swamp Rentals are on a bus route – the vast majority of these apartments are on bus stops. UF has countless bus stops on campus, and it generally takes less time to ride from your apartment to campus on a bus than it does to drive to campus and find a parking spot. Ask any UF student – the University of Florida campus is notorious for not having student parking. You also mentioned Shands Hospital. Shands actually has a main transfer stop where multiple bus routes meet. Bottom line: riding the bus from your apartment to campus is generally your best bet. Find apartments on bus routes with our Gainesville, FL apartment search. (4/2/10)

I did a Google search for “green apartments in Gainesville Fl,” and nothing about living green came up in the search results. How can I find out what Gainesville apartments are green?

You came to the right place. From what we can tell, Swamp Rentals is the first apartment guide in Gainesville that allows renters to find their apartment based on green criteria. In fact, almost all of our Gainesville apartments are taking some strides towards being green. This is the way we look at it… regardless of your politics, it’s smart to at least think green when you’re looking for an apartment since you’re not just being environmentally friendly, you’re also saving money. Sounds like a win-win to us. (4/1/10)

Why does Cox Communications sponsor Swamp Rentals?

It’s simple, the folks at Cox Gainesville know that students and residents have lots of choices when it comes to finding apartments in Gainesville. They just want to make sure that you consider your entertainment options along with your apartment search. If it’s important for you to have Cox Cable piped into your living room and bedroom and you can’t live without it, then you should probably make sure that your apartment is set up to provide Cox TV when decide to rent there. The same is true if you want Cox High Speed Internet in your apartment. Swamp Rentals makes it easy for you… we put Cox right into our apartment search. (3/31/10)

Is there really such a thing as the “Party Patrol”?

Yep. In an effort to keep Gainesville residents safe in their apartment communities, the Gainesville Police Department launched the “Party Patrol” about ten years ago. Their whole mission is to cruise around UF’s off campus apartments and make sure that parties are not getting out of control. If you ever meet the officers of Gainesville’s Party Patrol, our suggestion is that you be as respectful as possible. They’re not here to make your apartment renting experience miserable, they just want to make sure that you’re safe. If you treat them with respect, they’ll return the favor. If you give them attitude, they’ll start to look for an excuse to drag you out of your apartment and straight to jail. (3/30/10)

What’s it like to rent an apartment downtown? Is it loud at night?

Almost all of the apartments for rent downtown are a few blocks away from the nightlife, so it shouldn’t be too loud when you’re trying to sleep! (3/29/10)

I’m looking for an apartment in Gainesville, FL. What is the optimal number of apartments that I should tour?

First off… welcome to Gainesville! Second, thanks for using Swamp Rentals to find your apartment. To answer your question, there isn’t an exact answer. We’ve seen people only tour one apartment, fall in love with it, and sign a lease within 30 minutes. We’ve also seen people search all over Gainesville, touring 10+ properties. The answer is that it’s really up to you. We suggest that you narrow down your search with our apartment search page. Balance the amenities you want with the price and deals / specials you’ll need in order to afford the rent. Narrow your search down to a handful of apartments. Search through our listings. Take note of the apartment’s photos, specials, and amenities that you didn’t think to search for. If you can’t find a top choice in the search field, then go tour your top three or four. If you have more than four apartments on your list, you should probably filter your results a little more. But at the end of the day, you’re searching for an apartment to live in for the next 12 months, so take your time and make sure that you’re confident you found the right place to rent when you sign your lease. (3/28/10)

How important is it for me to find the right roommate?

Finding the right roommate is one of the most important parts of finding the right apartment in Gainesville Florida. If you rent by the bedroom, then most Gainesville apartments will provide roommate matching free of charge. Be honest with the renter survey… if your apartment tends to be messy, say so. If your idea of student living is staying up all night, put that in the apartment complex’s survey as well. If you rent an entire unit (sign a joint lease), then it’s up to you to find the right roommate. Swamp Rentals suggests that you learn about your perspective roommate on Facebook or other social networking sites. Remember, when you sign a lease with them, you are promising that you will pay that person’s rent if they leave the apartment before the lease is up. Learn more about finding the right roommate for your apartment. (3/27/10)

I noticed that you have lots of search terms and amenities to look through on your apartment search page. Why so much?

There are lots of things that go into apartment searches. First, you should determine what rent you can afford. Lots of communities offer apartment deals and specials. But you should remember to think about value as well. Next, determine where you want to live in Gainesville. Do you need to be near the University of Florida? Some people need to be close to Shands Hospital or Santa Fe College. Or would you rather rent an apartment downtown, near Gainesville’s nightlife? Determine the size of the apartment you want to live in. Are you looking to live by yourself in a 1 bedroom? Or do you want the cost savings of sharing a 2 bedroom apartment? Or do you want the more social college apartment experience of renting a 3 bedroom or a 4 bedroom? Do you need a furnished apartment, or will an unfurnished rental work for you? If you need a pet friendly apartment, then it’s important to ask if an apartment is dog friendly or cat friendly. For more advice, check out the Swamp Rentals article in our resource guide on how to find the right apartment in Gainesville. (3/26/10)

I noticed that you have a "green efforts" section on your apartment finder page. Is that a big deal in Gainesville?

Gainesville, Florida, is considered by many to be a green community. With apartments like The Bartram, we are on the cutting edge of living green. The Bartram, Gainesville’s only LEED certified apartment, was built with an environmentally friendly eye. Many of our other apartment communities have recycling programs that include paper recycling, glass recycling, and plastic recycling. Still, other rental communities have installed compact fluorescent light bulbs or other energy saving measures to help make sure that renters can save money and save the environment. If living green is important to you, think about finding an apartment that lives up to your values. The vast majority of the apartments on Swamp Rentals in Gainesville have implemented some sort of green efforts. You can use our filter page to search for green apartments in Gainesville FL. (3/25/10)

What is "rent by the bedroom," and how is it different from "rent by the apartment"?

Deciding whether to rent by the bedroom or rent by the apartment is a pretty simple question. Renting by the bedroom means that you are responsible for your own bedroom and part of the common area. Your lease and your rent will only cover that one bedroom. Renting an entire apartment, you will be responsible for all of your roommates. If a roommate doesn’t pay his or her part of the rent, then you are still responsible for paying the entire rent amount. In this case, from the apartment’s perspective, they will get their rent regardless of what roommate pays it. The plus side to renting by an apartment is that it is generally cheaper than renting just the bedroom. Learn more about renting by the bedroom or leasing an entire apartment in the Swamp Rentals resource guide. (3/24/10)

Shouldn't I live in a dorm while at UF?

Life off campus can be a lot of fun here in Gainesville. Many UF and SFC students like to go to apartment pool parties. Many student housing communities will actually have a DJ, free food, and other freebies at these parties. During colder times of the year, Gainesville apartments will hold indoor events like poker tournaments, trivia nights, and free movie nights. We might be a bit biased, but the staff at Swamp Rentals unanimously agrees that off campus apartments in gainesville beat UF dorms any day. Learn more about SFC and UF off campus apartments. (3/23/10)

Does Swamp Rentals only cover student housing in Gainesville?

The reality is that Swamp Rentals has a number of apartments working with us that are great fits for families and young professionals in addition to our student housing communities. When you’re using our apartment search page, filter for things like “joint lease” or “no roommate matching.” You might also want to consider searching an area of Gainesville a little further away from UF. If you’re using our Gainesville neighborhood guide, then try “Northwest Gainesville” or Gainesville’s “surrounding areas.” Trust us, you have lots of housing options. (3/22/10)

What is Fair Housing? And how it affect apartments

According to HUD, fair housing laws are very strict in prohibiting apartment communities from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap. While Swamp Rentals can’t personally vouch for every leasing employee at every apartment in Gainesville, we are happy to report that the apartments we work with take Fair Housing laws incredibly seriously. In addition to following the letter of the law, they are very cognizant of not even allowing the appearance of discrimination of any type at their apartment communities. The Swamp Rentals staff has seen entire rental campaigns scrapped because management thought that a message might bet misconstrued. (3/21/10)

Why do apartments in Gainesville tow cars?

Swamp Rentals posed this question to a local apartment manger a few weeks back. She explained the answer by telling us a story… This particular apartment is across the street from one of the closest bus stops to the UF campus. Student renters living at other communities would drive to this apartment, park, and jump on the bus to UF. What started as just a few students gaming the system quickly grew out of control. Before the manager knew it, her residents were complaining that they no longer had a place to park. Her solution was simple… start towing cars without resident decals. After a few days, her parking lot had spots open for her own renters again. Learn more about parking in Gainesville in the Swamp Rentals resources guide. (3/20/10)

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