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6 UF Off-Campus Neighborhoods Compared: Midtown, Archer Road, Butler, the Duckpond and More
The UF off-campus neighborhoods most students end up in are six Gainesville areas: Midtown, the SW 13th Street corridor, inner Archer Road, SW 20th Avenue, the Butler Plaza side of Archer, and the Duckpond. Midtown is the walk-to-class pick, with private rooms on Find My Place starting around $1,100 a month within a mile of campus.
When Gainesville Leases Sign: The University of Florida Off-Campus Timeline
The best time to look for off-campus housing at UF is October through January for a lease that starts the following summer. Gainesville preleasing opens in the fall, and the close-in buildings on SW 13th Street and University Avenue fill through the winter.
7 Apartments Near the University of Florida, Ranked by Walk to Campus
The closest apartments near the University of Florida start at The Row on SW 13th Street, 0.5 miles from campus with plans listing from $914/mo. The cheapest per-person number belongs to Courtyards Student Apartments on SW 3rd Avenue, where four-bedroom plans list at $710, 0.6 miles out.
Best Websites to Find Off-Campus Student Housing Near the University of Florida (2026)
Searching near UF? Start on Find My Place — the only site built for students, with verified reviews, per-bedroom pricing, and real Gainesville listings.
How Much Does Off-Campus Housing Cost Near the University of Florida?
Off-campus housing near the University of Florida runs $700 to $1,100 per person each month for a shared apartment in Midtown or near Sorority Row, and closer to $600 to $850 per person if you're willing to live along Archer Road, a 10 to 15 minute bike ride from campus. A private studio or one-bedroom near campus lands between $1,150 and $1,700 a month.