Apartments students actually rent
Every community below is real and was checked against its own website in August 2026 — the links go straight to each property's site and floor-plan page so you can compare layouts and current rates.
| Community | Distance | Units & sizes | Rent | Furnished? | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage on Kernan Closest large community and the only nearby one with 4BR/4BA layouts; 6 weeks free on select plans | ~0.7 mi | 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 787-1,320 sqft | $1,389-$2,372/unit | No | website · floor plans |
| Vinoy at St Johns Renovated units with in-unit W/D, walk-in closets and private patios standard | 1.3 mi (3-min drive) | 1BR-3BR 756-1,376 sqft | $1,380-$2,075/unit | No | website · floor plans |
| The Club at Town Center Cheapest 1BR near UNF; waterfront setting, 1 month free special | 2.4 mi (5-min drive) | 1BR, 2x2, 2BR townhomes 600-1,100 sqft | $1,148-$1,415/unit | No | website · floor plans |
| Country Club Lakes Largest floor plans in the area; the 1,410 sqft 3BR splits well three ways | ~2.5 mi | 1BR-3BR 800-1,410 sqft | $1,317-$2,216/unit | No | website |
| The Oasis at Town Center Newer Town Center community, walkable to shopping and part-time jobs | ~3.5 mi | 1BR-3BR 820-1,386 sqft | $1,568-$2,295/unit | No | website · floor plans |
| Beach Bluff Apartments Cheapest solo option near UNF; inventory was fully leased at time of check | ~3 mi | Studio-2BR cottages 288-864 sqft | $990-$1,550/unit | No | website · floor plans |
| The Enclave Gables-managed, 488 units, two resort pools, garage parking; 3 mi from the beach | 2.7 mi | 1BR-3BR 806-1,676 sqft | $1,434-$4,170/unit | No | website |
Rates and availability change every lease season — verify everything with the property before signing.
How this compares with living on campus
UNF's cheapest on-campus option is Osprey Hall at $2,832/semester for a double — the cheapest housing on campus. Remember that campus rates often bundle things an apartment does not — and an apartment lease usually runs 12 months instead of the academic year.
See on-campus rates & what's included
What you'll need
Heads up — this school breaks the usual rules
- Bed size varies by building. Most halls use an 80-inch Twin XL, but Osprey Village uses a standard twin (75") and The Flats at UNF uses FULL beds.
- UNF supplies no fridge and no microwave, and publishes hard caps: fridge max 4.5 cubic feet, microwave max 1,200 watts, one of each per student.
- Do not buy curtains, drapes or tapestries — they fail the State Fire Code and are banned. Personal wireless routers are banned too.
Buying the standard college checklist here will waste money — check your building first.
Furnished units still need bedding, kitchen basics and cleaning gear; unfurnished rentals add the big anchors — mattress, bed frame, sofa and a table. Our checklist filters by furnished vs unfurnished so you only pack what your unit is missing.
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