A small and quiet community located south of the University of Florida, Southwood Apartments offer 2-bedroom apartments and townhomes near campus in Gainesville, Florida.
Perfect for the serious student, Southwood Apartments are a small community of apartments and townhomes that takes pride in being a quiet place to live. Located near the southern edge of the University of Florida, residents can get to the southern edge campus in a little over a half an hour using public transportation. The University of Florida College of Veterinary Sciences is accessible via the 35 bus in around 35 minutes. The 35 bus can also take students to Steinmetz Hall in 36 minutes, or for those with classes in the College of Dentistry or the College of Pharmacy, the 35 bus will get them there in 32 minutes.
Plenty of dining options are right around the corner from Southwood Apartments. For a unique experience, residents can visit Swamp Head Brewery. It is accessible in 23 minutes on the 35 bus, and once there, residents can take a brewery tour or sample their craft brews. The highly-rated 43rd Street Deli and Breakfast House is 25 minutes away on the 35 bus and features a plethora of breakfast options. Those who desire food that is fast and casual have a McDonald’s and a LIttle Caesars in the area as well.
Residents who prefer to eat their meals at home have several grocery stores nearby. A Sam’s Club and Publix are just a 20-minute bus ride from Southwood Apartments. Those who prefer to cook more unique recipes can visit Trader Joe’s, which is also in the area and features a wide array of unique ingredients.
The shopping enthusiast will be right at home in Southwood Apartments as there are a number of retail shops only 20 minutes away on the 37 bus route. Those with pets will enjoy being able to shop for their furry friends at Petsmart, or there is a Best Buy for the technology enthusiasts. Fashionistas can shop for their new look without spending a fortune at Ross Dress for Less. After shopping, residents who need a break from hunting for deals can catch the latest blockbuster at the Regal Butler Town Center Cinema 14.
In addition to its location which is convenient to the University of Florida campus, shopping and dining options, Southwood Apartments also offer residents a number of amenities to make spending time at home just as fun as spending a night out on the town. Each unit has washer and dryer connections and a dishwasher. The community is also pet-friendly, and some units have fenced in backyards to allow residents to let their dogs outside with ease. With all of these convenient amenities and the peace and quiet from its location, Southwood Apartments is the perfect community for the serious student.