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Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
1 Bathroom $1,275 487 8/8/25
8/8/25 $1,275 487Sq. Ft.
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  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

1220 SW 1st Ave

Destiny at UF is a luxury 1 BR/1 bath apartment ideal for graduate students or young working professionals. It is ideally located next to the University within walking distance to majority of the business school classes as well as the health science... center. The building is gated and offers gated bicycle parking as well as gated garage parking. The unit is bigger than most in the building, it is on the second floor with no unit above (limiting any noise) and faces the front providing it with EIGHT windows for maximum sunlight during the day. This unit has many upgrades including laminate flooring for the bedroom (no carpet), California style closet and laundry area, glass door shower and a chalk/magnetic wall. High speed Internet is included with rent as well as sewage/water expenses! The HOA routinely does pest control as well as fire alarm, power washing, dryer vent maintenance. Wonderful location near downtown and midtown--many bus routes available. No Pets. Sq. Ft. 487. *
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Available : 8/8/2025


**Residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $39.95/month which includes renters insurance, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, $1M Identity Protection, move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application. **

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dishwasher

Shopping Centers

Colonia PlazaWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Gainesville RetailWalk: 8 min (0.5 mi)
Central PlazaWalk: 10 min (0.5 mi)

Airports

Gainesville RegionalDrive: 15 min (5.9 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

University of FloridaWalk: 35 min (1.8 mi)
Santa Fe CollegeDrive: 16 min (7.5 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Univ of Florida ObservatoryWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Alfred A. Ring ParkWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)
Loblolly Woods Nature ParkWalk: 45 min (2.4 mi)
Bivens Arm Nature ParkWalk: 51 min (2.7 mi)
McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & BiodiversityWalk: 51 min (2.6 mi)

Schools

Caroline Beatrice Parker Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
4
Out of 10
Kanapaha Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Gainesville High School
Grades 9-12
Public
5
Out of 10
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Grades PK-5
Public
NR
Out of 10
Passage Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Gainesville Christian Academy
Grades PK-6
Private
NR
Out of 10
Compassionate Outreach Ministries
Grades 1-12
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

92

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Biker's Paradise

99

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Active

72

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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