As a true college town, Gainesville follows a predictable pattern of movement for incoming residents. Housing opportunities open up in late spring when students leave for the summer. This is the time incoming students should secure their housing plans for the fall term. There are plenty of rental units in the area and many are close to campus. Rental prices vary to match location, size and amenities.
Fall is the busiest entering term for the university; incoming residents should investigate and finalize their housing plans several months in advance to ensure their housing in August. On-campus residence is limited and the competition for UF residence halls, apartments, villages and special facilities can be fierce. Apply for on-campus housing as soon as you are instructed to do so; your housing priority is based on the date of your housing application and fee.
On-Campus Housing
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Single Undergraduate Transfers
UF offers limited residence hall opportunities for transfer students. Apply as soon as you can after submitting your transfer application. -
Undergraduate Honors College
The university offers a special facility for honors program students at the Honors Residential College at Hume Hall. -
Graduate Students and Students with Families
The university offers on-campus apartments and villages that vary from one-to-two bedrooms as well as flat and townhouse units. Apply as early as you can.
Off-campus Housing
- Off-campus Living Guide, provided by Dean of Students Office
- Apartment Hunters
- Apartment Rentals Close to UF
- Gainesville Apartment and Condominium Guide
- RentNet.com