Forest View
1000 SW 62nd Blvd,
Gainesville, FL 32607
$1,350 - $1,850
2-4 Beds
-
Palm Bay Apartments
-
1BR/1BA
-
2BR/1BA
Palm Bay Apartments
996 SW 16th Ave,
Gainesville,
FL
32601
Favorites
Palm Bay Apartments
Favorites
Highlights
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Picnic Area
- Grill
- Property Manager on Site
About Palm Bay Apartments
Palm Bay Apartments offers a combination of comfort and style. You'll find this community on SW 16th Ave in the 32601 area of Gainesville. Let the professional leasing staff show you everything this community has in store. So get a head start on your move. Contact or stop by the Palm Bay Apartments leasing office to learn more about our community.
Palm Bay Apartments is an apartment community located in Alachua County and the 32601 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alachua attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Grill
Picnic Area
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
996 SW 16th Ave,
Gainesville,
FL
32601
Gainesville, Florida combines natural beauty with a dynamic community atmosphere. Home to the University of Florida, the city offers both educational opportunities and recreational activities. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,238 per month, representing a 1.8% annual increase. The rental market includes options throughout the city, from communities near campus to established neighborhoods like Duck Pond with its historic homes and tree-lined streets. Haile Plantation offers suburban living with walking trails and community spaces.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park, featuring a 120-foot-deep sinkhole with wooden boardwalks and educational exhibits. The Sweetwater Wetlands Park provides walking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities across 125 acres of restored wetlands. Downtown's historic Hippodrome State Theatre anchors the cultural district, which hosts the annual Downtown Festival and Art Show.
Learn more about living in Gainesville
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| University Heights South | Gainesville, FL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $814 | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,259 | $1,259 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,625 | $1,521 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,050 | $1,803 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 47 min | 36.3 mi |
Palm Bay Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from University of Florida. It is also near Santa Fe College and College of Central Florida.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Walkability Near Palm Bay Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
73
/ 100
Traffic
ActiveAirport
CalmBusinesses
ActiveScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksExplore Similar Rentals Nearby
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
996 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601