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Student Housing in Florence, AL
About Student Housing in Florence
Florence, Alabama is the anchor of the Shoals, a riverside city on the Tennessee River where the University of North Alabama puts thousands of Lions right at the center of town. UNA sits a few blocks from a walkable historic downtown, so student life and city life blur together fast. You've got named pockets like the College District near campus, plus green space along the river at McFarland Park and River Heritage Park for runs and kayaking. The Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House and the W.C. Handy home give the place real roots, and every July the W.C. Handy Music Festival turns the Shoals into a week of blues and jazz. Living here means a small, friendly, music-soaked city where you can walk to most of what matters.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Florence
The College District
Right around campus, it keeps you walking distance to class and downtown, ideal if you want zero commute.
Downtown Florence
Puts you among historic streets, the riverfront, and civic events, great for renters who want walkability and a social scene.
Southside
Just south of campus, it mixes older houses and apartments and suits roommates wanting yards and a quieter street.
Getting Around Florence as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Florence.