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Monthly Rent
$1,115 - $1,375
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
750 - 950 sq ft
Sun Bay is located on 18 rolling acres just over ½ mile to UF campus. Full of beautiful well-landscaped courtyards, our boutique community is quiet and serene, Sun Bay is perfect for the students and small families looking for affordable 1-2 bedroom apartments. Come enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and see why Sun Bay is Gainesville’s hidden gem.
Highlights
- Walk To Campus
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Fenced Lot
- Picnic Area
- Grill
- Balcony
- Property Manager on Site
- Patio
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 710-103price $1,115square feet 750availibility Jan 7, 2026
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Unit 710-106price $1,115square feet 750availibility Jan 7, 2026
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Unit 718-206price $1,115square feet 750availibility Jan 7, 2026
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Unit 712-108price $1,175square feet 950availibility Now
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Unit 716-102price $1,375square feet 950availibility Jan 7, 2026
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Unit 718-315price $1,175square feet 950availibility May 6, 2026
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Unit 710-103price $1,115square feet 750availibility Jan 7, 2026
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Unit 710-106price $1,115square feet 750availibility Jan 7, 2026
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Unit 718-206price $1,115square feet 750availibility Jan 7, 2026
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Unit 712-108price $1,175square feet 950availibility Now
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Unit 716-102price $1,375square feet 950availibility Jan 7, 2026
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Unit 718-315price $1,175square feet 950availibility May 6, 2026
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantApplication Fee is $100 per applicant Charged per applicant.$100
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Due at Move-In
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Student Application FeeStudent application fee is $50 with their student ID. Charged per unit.$50
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Due at Application
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Dogs
Max of 2, 50 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:While we embrace most dogs in our pet-friendly buildings, we do not permit aggressive breeds in our community. $200 fee for dogs 0lbs-25lbs. $400 fee for dogs between 25lbs-50lbs.Read More Read Less
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Cats
Max of 2
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Surface LotParking Available
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Gas
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Water
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Heat
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
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Cable
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Air Conditioning
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Internet
Lease Options
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12 mo
Property Information
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Built in 1965
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360 units/3 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
About Sun Bay Apartments
Sun Bay is located on 18 rolling acres just over ½ mile to UF campus. Full of beautiful well-landscaped courtyards, our boutique community is quiet and serene, Sun Bay is perfect for the students and small families looking for affordable 1-2 bedroom apartments. Come enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and see why Sun Bay is Gainesville’s hidden gem.
Sun Bay Apartments is an apartment community located in Alachua County and the 32601 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alachua attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Community Events
- Duck Pond
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Grill
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Laundry Service
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Fenced Lot
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Pond
- Walk To Campus
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Laundry Service
- Walk-Up
- Fenced Lot
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Pond
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Walk To Campus
- Community Events
- Duck Pond
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 48 min | 36.4 mi |
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Property Ratings at Sun Bay Apartments
I lived at Sun Bay Apartments for over a year, and I can’t say enough good things about it. The location is super convenient—I could walk to the grocery store and bike to campus in no time. My apartment itself was cozy, and for the price, you really get a lot of space. It felt like a real home, not just another rental. Yes, the complex is older but if you’re looking for a comfortable and affordable place in Gainesville, Sun Bay is definitely worth checking out!
Here, for free, you get to hear and smell other people’s nonsense 24/7 because it’s so poorly insulated. You might as well get roommates and live somewhere nicer if you like dealing with that. You’ll at least have people who are helping you pay rent while dealing with the noises and smells all day.
The staff here are extremely friendly and helpful. They respond very quickly to service calls, most of the time its same day. They do fun events to make it feel like a family atmosphere. The best part is that it is walking distance to UF campus! It has been fun living here for the past 2 years.
It is comfortable, at good cost and it is near campus and downtown
I absolutely love living here! Great vibes, it's cozy, and the location is perfect. The staff is incredibly attentive, always taking care of maintenance promptly. Even though the buildings are a bit older, they are well kept, as recent renovations on the roof and flooring have made it even better. I also love the community events they host often, definitely recommend it.
I rented a 2/1 for two years and lived very happily. The common spaces are beautiful and well kept. We didn't have much problem with roaches, but when we did, the office arranged extra pest control sessions and that took care of the issue. Internet worked perfectly with two people in video conferences all day during the pandemic, and it is only $30. If you have any issues or need extra, you can add a line for another $30, but even with two people streaming we didn't see the need.
I went to look at the models of the 1 and 2 bedroom. It was dead roaches everywhere. Then I looked in the bathroom and it was 2 roaches playing in the shower. The buildings are old and the walls are very thin.
Do not move here - OLD buildings so: you hear everything from your neighbors’ lives and you always have an audience – super creepy (going to sleep to your neighbor snoring, waking up to your other neighbors video games), the floorboards sag over the beams enough to crack the tiles, the a/c (yours and your neighbors’) sound like metal rods in the dryer, the cabinets crumble shavings all over your cookware (I have enough dishes already!), NO outlets in the bathroom, AND you cannot get reliable internet – not at&t, not comcast can service these old buildings. Sun Bay offers its own, but under 10 is the fastest possible and it cuts out. A LOT. like every day. The office’s answer? Oh, there is no more clean air space with all the devices. Streaming does not happen without a LOT of buffering even if their internet is working, a frustrating nightmare! But its nothing to the rage of trying to get academic work done without internet – living here could ruin everything! They insist that you put a decal on your car advertising for Sun Bay. It is downright stupid to drive around telling everyone where you live, especially in a town with petty crime. The laundry facilities are not well maintained. There is always something broken. We have 2 washers and 2 dryers in this building, and since last August, I cannot remember a time when they all 4 worked. Old plumbing in the bathroom – the tub keeps leaking hot water, which is making the apartment even more humid and is certainly costing me in electricity. They fixed it once,2nd time it took them 2 weeks to send someone back, they need to order something, and a couple more weeks - it’s still leaking. The insulation has disintegrated, the windows don’t seal, the appliances are old (when I have the oven on, a pan on top of the stove gets too hot to touch!), saving 50-75 dollars on rent? No, higher electric bill. Another thing they don’t tell you, (they just put it in the lease agreement) is that there is lead paint in the buildings and a buildup of radon radiation inside them – this occurs naturally, but still should be remediated for your health. Sure, the office staff is super nice, so is the grounds staff. The lake and the ducks are gorgeous! BUT, a pretty view and a compensating staff only make up for so much stress from all the nonsense and extra expense!
Sun Bay Apartments Photos
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Sun Bay Apartments
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1BR, 1BA - 750SF
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2BR, 1BA - Kitchen
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1BR, 1BA
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2BR, 1BA - Living Room
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1BR, 1BA - Bedroom
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2BR, 1BA - Living Room
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2BR, 1BA - Dining Area
While Sun Bay Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Select utilities are included in rent at Sun Bay Apartments, including gas, water, heat, trash removal, sewer, cable, air conditioning, and internet. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Sun Bay Apartments has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,115/mo. to $1,375/mo.
Yes, Sun Bay Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,115 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $40,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
Sun Bay Apartments is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,115.
Yes! Sun Bay Apartments offers 3 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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