I plan on studying abroad; do I have to sign a 12-month lease?

No. There are over 25 apartments in Gainesville that offer semester long leases. Studying abroad is not a problem, it’s an adventure, and you shouldn’t have to worry about finding someone to sublease from you. Using our apartment search, you can find exactly what you need in terms of lease length and rental options. Some apartments even rent month-to-month. If this is something that is important to you as you are searching for an apartment, make sure you check out lease terms and lengths before signing any paperwork. You wouldn’t want to end up paying to rent an apartment that you aren’t even living in!

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