Southwood is a small community located off SW 35th Place and SW 27th Street. The 2 bedroom 1.5 bath apartments are ideal for students and families who want to be in the center of it all. Right off the bus route, Southwood has easy access to UF, Shands, and Archer Road shopping. With a choice between flat or townhouse floor plans, even those on a tight budget can live in style and comfort with many amenities such as washer/dryer hookups, dishwashers, and much more.
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Southwood by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$31,900
per year
Rent report
Southwood Rent vs. Gainesville Average
Southwood
Gainesville Average
2BR
$885
$1,402
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
Southwood is asking 37%
less than the average 2 bedroom apartment in
Gainesville.
If you upsized to an average priced Gainesville 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay
24% more per month.
If you downsized to an average priced Gainesville 1 bedroom apartment,
you would pay 20% less per month.
Southwood provides 2%
less square footage than the average
Gainesville 2 bedroom apartment.
Monthly Rent
Rent per Sq. Ft.
Suggested Monthly Income
Southwood
2BR
$885
$0.90
$2,655
Gainesville Average
Studio
$1,152
$2.80
$3,457
1BR
$1,165
$1.80
$3,494
2BR
$1,402
$1.40
$4,206
3BR
$1,834
$1.30
$5,501
4BR
$1,978
$1.20
$5,933
Availability in Gainesville
In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to
give concessions if they have many vacant units.
There are currently 469 2BR
units on the market in Gainesville. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.