Highbranch, Gainesville (Florida)

Located at 1001 SW 17th Ln, Gainesville, FL 32601, Highbranch places students just 0.7 miles from the University of Florida, making daily commutes simple and convenient. This student housing Gainesville combines campus accessibility with student-friendly amenities, including a fitness studio, study spaces, a resort-style pool, golf simulator, and a volleyball court. With nearby cafes, restaurants, parks, and attractions like the University of Florida Bat Houses, students have plenty to explore. The Retreat Apartments bus stop is only 0.1 miles away, while secure access and on-site management add extra peace of mind.

Where is Highbranch student housing located?

Located at 1001 SW 17th Ln, Gainesville, FL 32601, and only 0.7 miles from the University of Florida, so you can reach lectures even if your alarm goes off late. Shands Fitness And Wellness Center is even closer at 0.5 miles, so getting a workout before class won't be difficult. You can also explore the University of Florida Bat Houses, which are 2.5 miles away. When you need a study break, it's a good place to go and see the 300,000 bats come out at dusk. For everyday logistics, The Retreat Apartments bus stop is super close, only 0.1 miles away. And when hunger strikes, Arby's is 0.4 miles (8 min walk) away, and Papa Johns Pizza is 0.4 miles (9 min walk) away. The walk itself is just enough calories to warrant that curly fry. All in all, the Highbranch Gainesville provides the perfect student home for university life.

Why should students choose Highbranch accommodation?

Highbranch student housing offers amazing amenities like a fitness studio, sauna, and tanning beds for some self-care, study rooms, study lounge, resident center, and state-of-the-art computer lab for some focused work, and a golf simulator, virtual driving range, pool table, coffee bar, and BBQ area work for both solo and group time. Plus, having a dog park and a volleyball court on-site gives students a real chance to blow off steam after stressful classes and actually move their bodies instead of sitting hunched over laptops all day. There is also one of the largest resort pools in the entire Gainesville area within this property. When it comes to safety, students don't have to keep a constant check on their surroundings and can relax thanks to management and maintenance on-site and secure door access. Infact, Gainesville has even been named the 5th Best College Town in the U.S. in RentCafe’s study. Students are not just renting housing here but they are connecting with a nationally known student lifestyle.

Which universities and colleges are close to Highbranch Gainesville?

The University of Florida (0.7 miles) and City College - Gainesville (0.9 miles) are both within walking distance of this student housing. Civic Media Center, a famous non-profit library is located at 1.6 miles, a quick 10 min bike ride away, and the Alachua County Library is 1.3 miles away, another 10 min bike ride. When your Wi-Fi goes down during finals week, that library is a lifesaver. In addition to academics, Highbranch residence places you strategically for part-time employment. The main industries in the area are On-Campus Student Employment, Healthcare & Clinical Support, Food & Beverage Service, Retail & Guest Services, and Tutoring & Academic Coaching. You don't need to travel all over the city to find a job that fits your lecture schedule. In addition, the diversity of institutions within a short distance from this student housing in Florida will leave you not confined to one academic bubble. Here are a few of the ones closest to this student housing Florida:

What are the top attractions and hangout spots near Highbranch residence?

There are a number of hangout spots near this student housing, for example, when coffee is basically survival, the 7 Brew Coffee is a mere 0.3 miles away, a 6 min walk and if your stomach begins to rumble when you’re studying, Taco Bell is 0.4 miles (8 min walk) away. If you’re craving Indian food, Indian Aroma is 0.4 miles (9 min walk) away. If you want to get away from the area altogether, Sweetwater Preserve is 1.2 miles out, a 10 min cycle ride into a woodland, wetlands, wildlife viewing and unpaved walking preserve. It's a place where you can hear your own thoughts again. Dollar Tree and ALDI are 0.7 miles (16 min walk) and 0.6 miles (14 min walk) respectively. Not to mention, Heartwood Soundstage, a state-of-the-art live music venue, recording studio, and video production house is 1.4 miles away. So you’re just a 10 min cycle ride to a concert hall that attracts solid local acts. Whether you're looking to sweat, snack or sway to live music, you have everything nearby at this student housing USA. Here are some more spots close to Highbranch accommodation that are definitely worth checking out:

• Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (5.3 miles): A peaceful 68-acre botanical sanctuary featuring a premier collection of giant bamboo groves, herb mazes, and massive Giant Victoria Water Lilies.
• Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art ("The Swamp") (2.5 miles): A massive, 100,000-square-foot institutional art museum. It houses over 11,000 individual pieces ranging from contemporary photography and African art to classic Asian calligraphy gardens. The entry here is completely free, and the Museum Nights, featuring free food and live student performances, make it a popular student hangout.
• Florida Museum of Natural History & Butterfly Rainforest (2.5 miles): A world-class university research museum displaying mammoth fossils, shark jaws, and cultural artifacts. It features a massive, screened outdoor Butterfly Rainforest filled with thousands of live exotic butterflies. Admission is free but there is a fee for the Butterfly Rainforest, which can be reduced with student discounts.
• The University of Florida Bat Houses (2.5 miles): The world's largest occupied structures of their kind, housing over 500,000 bats. Every evening just after sunset, the massive colony emerges en masse to hunt. Students can enter for free and explore easily.

How well-connected is Highbranch student accommodation for daily travel?

Bus stops like The Retreat Apartments (0.1 miles) and Sun Bay Apartments (0.3 miles) are both within a 10 min walk. Plus, the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is also a short 16 min drive from here, hauling luggage back to housing is way less of a hassle. Plus, Gainesville also has an extremely bike-friendly infrastructure. Dedicated bike lanes, flat terrain, and clear lane separation combine to produce outstanding Bike Scores of up to 100 on the core student-centric campus neighborhoods. The average Walk Score in the locality of Highbranch housing is 95/100. This means that daily activities, shopping for groceries and socializing can be done easily on foot. As a bonus, the cost of transportation here runs between $15–$35/week. Here are a few transit stations near this student housing that students frequently use:

What does the rent at Highbranch cover?

Your rent at this student housing covers cable, high-speed internet, garbage disposal, pest control, and lawn maintenance charges. Knowing that these charges are already covered can make student budgeting much more manageable, especially with the cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, USA, being around $220 – $500/week. When it comes to utilities like electricity and gas, extra charges may apply, subject to usage. Students can reduce their accommodation costs by taking advantage of University Living offers.

• Rent Inclusion: high-speed Internet, cable, pest control, garbage disposal, lawn maintenance, and access to all facilities.
• Amenities: Golf simulator, fitness studio, study rooms, sauna, pool table, coffee bar, pool, BBQ area, dog park, volleyball court, pet-friendly resident center, computer lab, parking, fitness center, tanning beds, virtual driving range, and study lounge.
• Safety & security features: on-site management, on-site maintenance, secure door access

What type of students should choose Highbranch accommodation?

Highbranch is ideal for students who want to enjoy the university life without being overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the campus. It is appropriate for people who enjoy having a place to study, be active, meet people, and get away from coursework when they need to. The area is also ideal for students who like to walk around, grab a cup of coffee between classes, or have nature spots and local hangouts nearby. It provides a compromise between the convenience of the academic world and a more well-rounded student life. Students most likely to feel at home here include:

• Students at the University of Florida who wish to have a quick and easy ride to campus
• Students who would like to walk rather than use daily transport.
• Active lifestyles with fitness, wellness and outdoor recreation close by.
• Social students looking for a lively student-focused neighbourhood
• Nature lovers who value parks, preserves and open green spaces
• International students who need daily necessities within walking distance
• Students who appreciate a balance of study and social downtime
• Students who value their privacy and want to enjoy a convenient lifestyle.