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Gainesville Apartments Near UF Now Leasing for Fall 2010

Gainesville Apartments (Gainesville Apartments by Trimark Properties) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:45:43 -0800

Wish you were living in one of the Gainesville Apartments near UF? Hate the long bus ride to campus? Your roommates weren’t as perfect a match as they could have been? As we near the end of the Fall 2009 semester, now is time to start considering housing arrangements for the Fall 2010 school year. This is especially crucial if you are looking to live in an apartment within walking distance of UF campus.

Apartments walking distance to UF are considered to be located within 3 blocks of UF's eastern or northern edges (ie: off of University Avenue or 13th Street). Keep in mind that UF doesn't have many (if any) lecture halls located on its southern or western edges, and the UF campus is spread out over several miles. Typically, these apartments start their leasing cycle and fill their leases earlier in the year (November-January) then most apartment complexes (February-May) because they are in higher demand and only a limited number of properties.

The apartments within the walking distance are majority historic buildings, but a handful of new luxury apartments have been developed within the past six years. Apartments like Stratford Court, Ashton Lane, and Royal Palms offer amenities like gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, master bedroom suites, and oversized balconies with porch swings. With such high demand for the luxury apartments near UF, a seventh luxury building, Estates at Sorority Row, is under construction and will be ready for Fall 2010 move-in.

Popular choices include:

Arbor Lofts - 1 bedroom loft apartments, walking distance to the Ben Hill Griffin football stadium
Camden Court - the closest luxury apartments to the UF entrance on 13th Street
1103 Apartments – studios and 2 bedrooms apartments, ideal location between UF and downtown hotspots
Estates at Sorority Row – newest apartments near campus, adjacent to Sorority Row
Royale Palms - spacious luxury apartments behind Norman Hall and walking distance to Turlington Plaza
The Courtyards - the closest all-inclusive apartments to UF classes in Gainesville

UF Dorms and other Gainesville, FL Housing Options for Incoming Freshman

Gainesville Apartments (Gainesville Apartments by Trimark Properties) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:52:30 -0800

Living in UF Dorms

Before even contemplating what their class schedule will look like, incoming University of Florida freshman need to determine their housing arrangements for the Fall semester. Applying to live in the UF Dorms is a long and arduous process starting as early as one month after an application is initially submitted.

UF Dorm Application Process

Once an admissions application is submitted, students can begin applying for UF dorms. The key to living in one of your top choice residence halls or with the roommate of your choice is to submit your housing application as early as possible. Prospective students are assigned a priority number based upon when they submitted their housing application and this is the order used when they assign housing late in the Spring semester. If you’ve made the decision to live with a friend in the dorms, you will be assigned the later of your two priority dates.

About the Dorms

The most popular dorms for incoming freshman are Broward Hall, Rawlings Hall, and Jennings Hall which are traditional double rooms, and Beaty Towers which is apartment style rooms. These four dorms are located in East Campus which is more central to classroom buildings; Sorority Row; basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, skate park, and roller hockey rink; and nightlife. However, the majority of dorms are located in West Campus which requires a longer walk or even a bus ride to your classes. Popular West Campus dorms such as Springs, Hume Hall, and Lakeside offer students a larger living area and a wider variety of floor plans to choose from. Many of the residence halls in West Campus are located nearby the stadiums for the football, basketball, track and field, swimming and diving, and tennis teams.

Come the beginning of Summer when housing is assigned, most new students who were not proactive in getting an early priority date are disappointed to learn that they are not assigned to the dorm they wanted, will be living across campus from their friends, are incompatible with their random roommate, or in a dorm without air conditioning. The number of students applying for on campus housing exceeds the spaces available and that leaves several students without anywhere to live with only weeks before the beginning of the semester.

Private Dorm Alternatives for Freshman

What countless students and parents don’t know is that Gainesville also offers private dorms just steps from UF’s East Campus Area. Windsor Hall and Ivy House are two luxury dorm options for students to consider. Both properties offer guaranteed placement into the room style you sign up for, rooms 60% larger than UF dorm, professional roommate matching, upscale bathrooms, and pool access. Windsor Hall located just steps from Norman Hall and Ivy House located on Sorority Row are priced lower and often closer to most UF classroom buildings than on-campus dorms!

UF Dorms

Gainesville Apartments (Gainesville Apartments by Trimark Properties) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:48:52 -0800

Want to live in the best freshmen dorms? The Ivy House and Windsor Hall are UF Dorms that offer the unbeatable amenities and room size you’re looking for, with a price you can afford. The Ivy House and Windsor Hall offer the best features of University of Florida on-campus housing in addition to many unique luxury amenities you won’t find anywhere on-campus. Just 2 blocks from the University of Florida campus, behind Norman Hall, you are steps from your UF classes, libraries, and the football stadium. In fact, The Ivy House and Windsor Hall are located closer to many UF classrooms than many of the UF freshmen dorms! The Ivy House and Windsor Hall include large upscale living rooms, the option of assigned parking spaces just steps from your door, and even a large, sparkling pool. The rooms are 60% larger than traditional UF dorms, and provide the luxury of attached bathrooms and kitchenettes, rather than sharing with 35+ other students. Like traditional UF dorms the prices are all-inclusive, and include; unlimited electricity usage, unlimited water usage, cable TV, Hi-Speed Ethernet, individual lease options, and furniture. However, the rates are often less expensive than other UF dorms, and you do not have to worry about paying a semester or even a year in advance! Live by yourself, with a friend, or become expertly roommate matched with someone based on personality, age, study habits, and other important qualities to provide you with the best UF dorm experience possible. You should have the best location, the best amenities, and the best floorplans! If you’re looking for a bigger dorm room, closer to your classes, for a lower price, guarantee your placement into the single, double, or triple of your choice today!

UF Dorms: The Ivy House and Windsor Hall

For more information about these properties visit their website UF Dorms: Luxury UF Student Housing.

Estates at Sorority Row in Gainesville, FL

Gainesville Apartments (Gainesville Apartments by Trimark Properties) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:30:41 -0800

The Gainesville apartment market is full of housing options and the newest luxury apartments within walking distance to the UF campus, Estates at Sorority Row, is now leasing for Fall 2010. The property is being developed by the award-winning Trimark Properties and is setting the bar for excellence in student housing. Estates at Sorority Row is expected to be completed by early July 2010 for an anticipated move in date of August 7, 2010.

Estates at Sorority Row holds true to its name, being literally steps from most of University of Florida’s Sorority Houses. No other apartment complex this close to the University of Florida classes, Library West, and midtown offers amenities nearly this lush. Who wouldn’t want a kitchen with granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, brand new appliances, and a breakfast bar, not to mention all master bedrooms with oversized closets and luxury bathrooms? Estates at Sorority Row has floorplans to fit any need with studios, one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom apartments as well as three bedroom townhouses.

Estates at Sorority Row in Gainesville Florida:

By living at Estates at Sorority Row, there is an option to rent a parking spot in the complex’s first floor parking structure. You will never have the headache of trying to find parking in Gainesville’s street parking zones or walking home at night to your apartment again. Your car will be protected from the elements in your assigned parking space monitored by a tow trucks.

For more information about the property visit their website Estates at Sorority Row in Gainesville . Estates at Sorority Row is a great option for luxury student living near UF classes, friends, and fun.

Gainesville Apartments Closer & Cheaper Than Many Dorms

Gainesville Apartments (Gainesville Apartments by Trimark Properties) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:40:57 -0700

Many incoming UF students, both freshmen and transfers alike, list proximity to classes as one of their primary reasons for choosing to live on campus their first year. It is an all too common assumption that students are led to believe based on their limited knowledge of other college campuses and the cities that surround them. What students (and parents) don’t know is that Gainesville is particularly unique in the way its off campus housing market has been developed. Since the University of Florida has very limited space to expand on, campus planners made the decision early on to develop more classes and spend less on campus provided housing (i.e. traditional dorms, family housing, etc.) and parking. This has led to an incredible demand for an “off campus” housing market, which is extremely competitive. While many apartments can be quite a distance from the main campus, there are numerous apartments located right across the street from the university. These truly magnificent and Unforgettable Gainesville Apartments are a fantastic choice for those students who are looking to live near campus and at the same time have the modern amenities they want. In fact, by living off campus a typical student is more likely to be able to live closer to their classes, be furnished with luxury amenities, and save on common expenses by splitting living costs with roommates. It’s definitely something to consider!

Gainesville Apartment Complex Slated for Re-Development

Gainesville Apartments (Gainesville Apartments by Trimark Properties) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:42:14 -0700

Exciting news in the Gainesville apartments market!

Trimark Properties has announced that they will not be renewing or renting out their popular Oak Lawn apartments for the Fall 2009 leasing season. Instead, the award-winning development company will be performing a complete redevelopment on the site begining in August 2009. The redevelopment project will add several buildingds to the current site plan and will include a complete renovation of both the interior and exterior of the current apartments.

For those of you not familiar with Oak Lawn, allow me to give you some background information. Trimark Properties purchased the apartment complex 2 years ago. The small parcel is located two blocks from the University of Florida campus and walking distance to UF classes. It is also located on an important thoroughfaire, across the street from the Alachua General Hospital (also known as Shands at AGH), which has recently been slated to be closed during the 2009 or 2010 year (see several articles in the Gainesville Sun newspaper). Currently, there are three buildings on the site, each holding a total of four apartments. Each of the current apartments are 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom floorplans that are rented out of the main Trimark Properties Leasing Office located on 13th Street. The site also includes a parking lot and laundry room, and is across the street from the popular and luxurious Ashton Lane apartment complex.

The new development plans have not been announced in detail. It will be interesting to hear what Trimark Properties has in mind for this important parcel! Check out their Gainesville apartments website for further details.