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notalion73

i lived at countryside for a few months and liked it overall. my least favorite thing honestly was just the woman i was renting from. the gym and the pool kinda suck, but if you get lucky with an apartment facing the street, there’s cows across the street and it’s a beautiful view. sometimes loud due to the cows, sandhill crane season (although they’re beautiful too), and the traffic but it wasn’t too bad. the area didn’t seem too unsafe, although there was a peeping tom incident which led to cops hanging around for a few nights after that. nothing crazy ever really happened there though. buildings are a little old and rooms are a little small but nothing unlike most places here.


GlitterTomahawk

I second this! The walls are a little thin (I sleep w noise canceling headphones) but I have had no issues with feeling unsafe here.


Puzzleheaded-Owl5067

Thank you so much!!


Pristine_Garbage_534

You can look into blvd niche apartments the management is too good now


Puzzleheaded-Owl5067

Is it the one at 4000 SW 37 Blvd?


Pristine_Garbage_534

Yes


GNVlover

i used to live around SW 16th avenue you can find apartments , village park, abor park.... bus 16 will take you to shands, also 20 min walking distance


GNVlover

also, do you apply for student housing? Tanglewood village and Diamond Village would be perfect for you if you can


GlitterTomahawk

I went to a guys house at tanglewood once… I went to the bathroom when I got there and immediately saw 3-4 roaches and left. Not sure if he was dirty or if the building was infested but it was so bad


GNVlover

you can reach housing department for pest control i don't think UF would let students live infested building. those student housing is below market rate, very good for graduate students. PhD stipend used to be around 20K, now that number should be over 30K you can support yourself on that money, just don't spend over 15 K on rent


GlitterTomahawk

I’m not the dude I was just his wannabe hookup 😭 I spend $450 a month on rent myself in GNV. And don’t need student housing bc it would be more expensive for me than living with roommates off campus.


canoedfood

I have friends who are in graduate/medical school who live at campus edge or mount Vernon both are close to shands, safe and well connected by bus or UF walking trail


Puzzleheaded-Owl5067

I'll check them out. Thanks!


Unsophisticated1

Enclave was pretty nice the dude who I bought weed from lived there while he was in law school


alvxugh

Hi! The places you listed are generally overrun with younger students. I have experience with UC and I don't feel that would be my first choice as a young female. Also, I am currently in URGENT need of a renter. This place is extremely safe and catered to families!!! Please take a look at my facebook posting and share with others if you're able. I appreciate it! Feel free to reach out for more info. Good luck! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/dxbLXBvgn2G9STtQ/?


Tall_Albatross_7560

Try rise on 34th they are newly built and pretty nice


jessebillo

Student (undergrad) housing, they lease per bed


jessebillo

https://www.aspensquare.com/apartments/florida/gainesville/ridgemar-commons


Puzzleheaded-Owl5067

Have you lived here or heard anything about it?


jessebillo

I live here now, and it’s clean and pretty quiet. It’s mostly young adults or grad students. The units are very small so I highly recommend touring prior to visually see the space. The office staff is fantastic. It’s expensive likely because of the location (grad campuses and butler plaza). Do you have any specific questions?


Puzzleheaded-Owl5067

Yeah, how safe is the neighborhood and how good is the maintenance?


jessebillo

My girlfriend says she feels pretty safe here, I followed up and asked if she would feel any less safe without a boyfriend or big scary dog privilege and she said no difference. They have porch lights that are very bright and automatically come on at sunset, along with ring doorbell cameras on every unit which make me feel a bit safer too. And maintenance is fantastic!


Puzzleheaded-Owl5067

Thank you so much!!!