Anthem House
2548 SW 13th St,
Gainesville, FL 32608
$1,159 - $2,308
1-2 Beds
South Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
South Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Area Guide
Gainesville’s student-centric neighborhood
University
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College Town
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Accessible
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Outdoors
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South Gainesville is a residential section of town in the lush lands of central Florida. The neighborhood lies immediately south of the University of Florida, making it popular with those affiliated with the university. But the city is appealing to more than just students. This verdant area is filled with all types of outdoor adventure, from Alachua Lake Overlook to the streams and lakes that wind through town. More outdoor recreation is available outside of the city’s bounds. Despite being in central Florida, residents enjoy a short hour-and-a-half drive east or west to the Atlantic beaches. Renters looking for a place in South Gainesville will find a variety of options suited for almost every renter.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Gainesville is $1,064 for a studio, $1,210 for one bedroom, $1,574 for two bedrooms, and $1,825 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Gainesville has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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337 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,064/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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650 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,210/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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999 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,574/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,276 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,825/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Gainesville - Gainesville, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in South Gainesville - Gainesville, FL, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Gainesville - Gainesville, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bivens Arm Nature Park
- Florida Museum of Natural History
- McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity
- Univ of Florida Observatory
- Boulware Springs Park and Historic Waterworks
Airports
- Gainesville Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.