Gainesville Apartment Reviews - Gainesville Apartments

Uptown Village at Townsend is located 3 miles northwest of downtown Gainesville, near the 222 and Route 441. With Thornebrook Village Shopping Center and Sam’s Club within miles of the apartment complex, leaseholders have an easy time getting groceries and doing a little retail therapy. For Gators fans, the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — where all the Gator’s home games are located — sits two miles away. Getting to the University of Florida’s campus or anywhere else in the city is a cinch with the 6 surrounding bus stops. In spite of the spacious layouts and onsite amenities, some reviewers disliked the noise levels, parking situation, and management style. Read all reviews...

Aspen Ridge is located less than 4 miles from downtown Gainesville, near I-75. Residents who like history can check out the nearby Florida Museum of Natural History or the Harn Museum of Art just minutes away from the apartment complex. Other historic sites in the area include Matheson Museum, Thomas Center Galleries, and the Historic Haile Homestead down the 24. Tenants can get groceries at nearby Publix Supermarket or Walmart; if renters want something closer to home, the India Bazaar, Kangaroo, and Oriental Market are less than a half mile down the road. Despite the convenient location, reviewers disliked the slow maintenance and safety of the neighborhood. Read all reviews...

Santa Fe Oaks sits near I-75 and about 6 miles northwest of downtown Gainesville. Quick and convenient shopping can be found at Kangaroo Express and Publix Supermarket just a mile away. For students or faculty of Santa Fe College, the apartment complex allows a fast and hassle-free commute. With five bus stops along NW 83 Street, tenants can easily use public transportation to get around the city. Tenants with inquisitive children might want to visit the nearby Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. Reviews say the prices are economical, management and maintenance respond quickly, and the floor plans are spacious. However, a few reviewers have concerns over the general safety of the area. Read all reviews...

Fox Hollow Apartments sit next to I-75, about 6 miles away from downtown Gainesville. Tenants who want a close place to further their education can attend the nearby City College just a few blocks away or Santa Fe College 2 miles from the property. If tenants need a quiet place to study that can also provide them with liquid life, Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks are both within a mile. For those beautiful Florida days when all residents want to do is be outside, the Cofrin Nature Park is well within reach. Occupants like the well-kept apartments, as well as the prompt maintenance staff and accommodating management. However, reviews stated that the area can be loud and some felt it was not particularly safe. Read all reviews...

Hidden Lake Apartments sits near Route 441 and the 1220, just a mile and a half away from the heart of downtown Gainesville. Convenient shopping can be found at the nearby Albertson’s Plaza, which includes a Sam’s Club and Walmart. The Northside Shopping Center also provides some more shopping options less than a mile away. Two grocery stores, Florida Organic Growers and Ward’s Supermarket, are also within walking distance. Reviews state that the management is nice, but can be tough to work with at times. Others believed that the units were not well insulated. However, many reviewers have described the grounds as well-maintained and maintenance as quick to respond to problems. Read all reviews...

Lakewood Villas is located near I-75 and the 26. Tenants who work in downtown Gainesville have about a 5 mile commute, with six bus stops close by in case residents require use of public transportation. Those working at the Emergency Medical Center in the area have a very short and convenient commute just down the road. For coffee addicts, a Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts are near the medical center, with the HoneyBaked Ham Co. nearby as well for a bite to eat. Despite the surrounding greenery, spacious apartments, and nice maintenance crew, a handful of reviewers felt the pest control could be improved and the noise levels were a bit high. Read all reviews...

Lake Crossing lies about 5 miles northwest of downtown Gainesville, near I-75. Residents who work at Endodontic Associates or the Magnolia Park Shandes Rehab Center just have to walk a few hundred feet to get to work every morning. If a renter’s workplace is farther away, they have eight bus stops down NW 49th Avenue to choose from to get them to work. Several restaurants are located down the road as well, including Northwest Grille, TASTE, and Schlotzky’s. Despite the quiet area and friendly neighbors, some reviews stated that they had trouble getting things fixed in their units and felt that the units could be better maintained. Read all reviews...

University Commons is located right off the 24, on the outer edge of the University of Florida campus. Residents who want to take advantage of the university’s many projects should check out the nearby Harn Museum of Art, Butterfly Rainforest, and the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Residents interested in the downtown nightlife can take a bus to Sharab Lounge, 101 Downtown, Eight Seconds, or the University Club just 2 miles away. Although reviews say the property has been going downhill, with pest control problems and units in need of repair, new management is taking over and some reviewers are hopeful that things will begin to look up. Read all reviews...

Huntington Lakes is located about 5 miles outside of downtown Gainesville. For coffee lovers, Starbucks is less than a half mile away. Several food options are also nearby, including David’s Real Pit BBQ, Hungry Howie’s, and Las Margarita’s. Tenants who are into skating can check out the nearby Possum Creek Skatepark. Or if skating doesn’t strike tenant’s fancies, they can head over to Possum Creek Park adjacent to the skatepark for a nice picnic. Some reviews said the management had a fast turnover rate, and that they could be a bit disorganized. However, reviewers said they generally liked the area, well-maintained grounds, and feeling of safety. Read all reviews...

Legacy at Fort Clarke is located right by I-75, about 7 miles from downtown Gainesville. Residents looking for some entertainment will find it just a mile away at Coconuts Comedy Club or the nearby Gators Cinemas. If tenants are looking for something more exciting to do, Rockycreek Paintball is just 6 miles away and is great for big groups. A half mile down the interstate, renters can find a range of exercise studios — from Curves to Tao Martial Arts — to work up a sweat. Reviewers thought the unit prices were a bit steep and disliked the trash disposal system. However, reviews stated that management was professional, the location was good, and the complex was clean. Read all reviews...