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Flatshare in Gainesville, Florida

$646/month

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Room at Gainesville, FL

$901/month

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Room at Gainesville, FL

$737/month

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Room at Gainesville, FL

$932/month

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$799/month

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Apartment at 1742 SW 38th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, United States

$646/month

Private room

Room at Gainesville, FL

$689/month

Private room

Room at Gainesville, FL

$646/month

Private room

Room at Gainesville, FL

$646/month

Private room

Room at Gainesville, FL

$799/month

Entire place

Apartment at 1742 SW 38th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, United States

$737/month

Private room

Room at Gainesville, FL

$737/month

Private room

Room at Gainesville, FL

$715/month

Private room

Room at Gainesville, FL

$667/month

Private room

Room at Gainesville, FL

$646/month

Private room

Room at Gainesville, FL

$689/month

Private room

Room at Gainesville, FL

$667/month

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Room at Gainesville, FL

$550/month

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Room at Southwest 51st Terrace

$749/month

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Apartment at 931 W University Ave. , Gainesville (Florida), United States

$667/month

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Room at Gainesville, FL

Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Gainesville

This Florida state college town welcomes many American and international students every year, as it has great weather throughout the year and some renowned institutions that have good teaching quality. Some of them are the University of Florida and Santa Fe College.

Available accommodationTotalAverage price
Private room Gainesville51€656
Residence Gainesville77€827
Studio Gainesville0
Entire place Gainesville77€827
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Keep in mind that the preferred type of accommodation by young people is usually a spare room in a shared flat since this allows you to save on rent, live in a multicultural environment and have more fun than if you are on your own.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Gainesville

Here are some of the most outstanding advantages and disadvantages of this type of accommodation so that you can decide more easily:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Gainesville

  • You can choose accommodation in one of the most popular areas to live by young people because It is where the availability of spare rooms is more abundant. Some of the most popular neighbourhoods for students to live in are University Park, Downtown Gainesville, Daysville and Robinswood.
  • You get to choose between spare rooms that are part of private shared flats and those that are part of public or private student dormitories.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Gainesville

  • Being a university town, it can be difficult to find accommodation that meets all your preferred characteristics if you search shortly before the start of the academic year.
  • It can be difficult to get roommates to comply with the house rules, which can lead to arguments.

Apps for your international exchange programme in Gainesville

You have several apps at your disposal to make your exchange in this city of Florida the best it can be. In them, you will be able to have a large amount of valuable information, such as advice from previous students, who ensure that you have to look at the benefits given to students in the city since the bus system is usually free.

How to meet people in Gainesville?

The following are some ways you can connect with other students in this Florida city:

Student Associations in Gainesville

There are several societies and clubs that you can join at the different universities in the city, some even have over 500 different societies! For example, at the University of Florida, you will be able to join groups of acapella, 3D printing, aquatic adventures, bioethics, women's circle, and tennis, among many other possible fields.

Facebook groups for international students in Gainesville

Universities with campuses in this city often create Facebook groups so that students can keep up with everything that is happening and connect with other young people. One of these groups is the so-called “UF International Student Services” of the University of Florida.

Whatsapp groups for international students in Gainesville

You will surely find WhatsApp or Telegram groups of students in Gainesville to join. In these groups, you get to be in more direct contact with other students with similar interests to yours.

Tips for sharing a student apartment in Gainesville

Keep these recommendations in mind when living in a shared apartment in this American city:

  • Take advantage of the city's central location in Florida to travel to other cities in the state easily, such as Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa. You can even get away to Disney World with your roommates!
  • If you want to immerse yourself in American culture to the fullest, we recommend you to enjoy the cultural events that take place during the year in Gainesville (such as “Thanksgiving”, “Tom Petty Weekend”, “Gainesville Pride Festival 2022” and “Micanopy Fall Festival”) and the sporting events of the local teams.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Gainesville

How much does a spare room in a shared flat cost in Gainesville?
The average cost of a room in a shared apartment in this Florida city is usually around $600 per month, although you will also find some at lower prices if you search with time.
Share a flat or live alone in Gainesville?
Sharing a flat allows your experience in Gainesville to be much more fun, being able to live day to day with other students in the same situation as you.
What should I know when entering a flat share in Gainesville?
You should know who your roommates are going to be, to know if their lifestyles are aligned and thus avoid possible problems. For example, you have to find out if they like to have parties, invite friends to the flat regularly, how the cleaning works, etc.  
How to choose ideal roommates in Gainesville?
Ideally, all roommates should have similar or compatible lifestyles to avoid problems and make everyday life more fun. It would also be convenient if one of them were American, to delve deeper into the local culture.
What are the best apps to find roommates in Gainesville?
You can do it on Erasmus Play, one of the best apps/websites for finding roommates and accommodation in shared apartments in this Florida city.

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