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The District on 62nd | Gainesville Apartment Review

by Lauren 21. October 2010 17:07

The District on 62nd has a “residents first” attitude that makes renting an apartment an enjoyable experience. With great customer service and cost-effective rental rates, you don’t want to over look the District on 62nd apartments. Located in West Gainesville, these apartments are really interested in their renters and want to help them in any area they can. Some areas of focus at the District on 62nd include academic success, community building, valuing differences, life skill building, and sustainability. This forward thinking apartment community is truly a great place to rent and live!

Key Amenities at the District on 62nd

The top five amenities to look forward to when moving in to your newly rented apartment at the District on 62nd are the business center, the 24-hour fitness center and racquetball court, the two sparkling pools and one Jacuzzi, the tennis and volleyball courts, and the two game rooms.

The business center allows residents to save money by printing their homework or projects for free here, and not wasting money on buying expensive ink. With 24-hour access to the fitness center and racquetball court, renters are able to work out at anytime of day, no matter how crazy their schedule. In addition, residents have the opportunity to use the tennis and volleyball courts at their leisure. The District at 62nd also has TWO pools and a Jacuzzi and two game rooms! The game rooms are complete with Play Station 3 and movie lounges. Not all apartments can offer such a variety of activities, available to all residents!

Resident Life at the District on 62nd

The District at 62nd apartment staff values their renters greatly, and provides activities to engage them in their apartment community as well as the greater Gainesville community. The District on 62nd apartments strives to help their residents in anyway possible. The District offers several “Residence Life” programs in multiple areas – whether it be academically, socially, or professionally. This apartment complex is also working towards sustainability and supports “green” living.

Navigating Gainesville from the District on 62nd

The District on 62nd is located in West Gainesville on 62nd Boulevard. Residents are primarily students and these apartments are located about 10 minutes from the University of Florida. Common modes of transportation for renters include Gainesville’s RTS bus system, or personal cars or scooters.

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