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Off-Campus Housing Near UNF
$949+/unit
Fees may applyFrassati Hall
$1,407+/unit
Fees may applyMirage on Kernan
$1,210+/unit
Fees may applyThe Club at Town Center
$1,153+/unit
Fees may applyThe Edge at Town Center
$1,557+/unit
Fees may applyThe Oasis at Town Center
$1,423+/unit
Fees may applyThe Ridley
$1,333+/unit
Fees may applyUptown at St. Johns
$1,200+/unit
Fees may applyBeach Bluff Apartments
$1,684+/unit
Fees may applyBeachline Apartments
$880/unit
Fees may applyCanopy Home
$1,349+/unit
Fees may applyCountry Club Lakes
$895+/unit
Fees may applyJackson Commons
$1,604+/unit
Fees may applyOasis at Town Center
$1,450/unit
Fees may applyPointe Grand on Main
$1,394+/unit
Fees may applyThe Loree
$1,170+/unit
Fees may applyVinoy at St Johns
About Off-Campus Housing Near University of North Florida
The University of North Florida brings about 16,900 Ospreys to Jacksonville, a sprawling, sunny city tucked between the St. Johns River and the Atlantic. UNF's campus is famous for its green: the 382-acre Sawmill Slough Preserve sits right on it, and the Robert W. Loftin Nature Trails wind past lakes and pine flatwoods, so a walk in the woods is part of the school day. The beaches are the other big draw, with Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach a short drive east and Hanna Park's dunes close by. Most students live in the suburban neighborhoods ringing campus, like Sans Pareil and Windy Hills. Jacksonville is car country and spread out, so you'll want wheels, which also means quick runs to the river, the beaches, and downtown.
University of North Florida Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
UNF strongly encourages new students to live on campus but does not require it, so you are free to go off campus from day one if you would rather. The university dropped its mandatory freshman housing rule back in 2017. It still prioritizes first-years and rising sophomores for on-campus beds, which means upperclassmen often get pushed toward the local rental market.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Most Ospreys end up off campus anyway. The Jacksonville rental process is standard: landlords run credit and income checks, and younger students frequently need a guarantor or co-signer. Because the area around campus is suburban and built around big complexes, you will mostly deal with professional property managers rather than individual owners, which keeps things predictable.
Lease Timing
Watch lease length and renewal terms, and confirm whether water and trash are included. Check the commute, since traffic on Butler Boulevard and toward the beaches can stretch an otherwise short drive. Confirming these details before signing keeps the predictable suburban process working in your favor.