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2 Bathrooms $1,495
Plus Fees
1,106 1/2/26
1/2/26 $1,495
Plus Fees
1,106Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $1,495 one-time

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

5855 SW 8th Pl

Rockwood Villas – Charming 2/2 Townhome Close to Everything! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse is ideally located near UF, shopping, restaurants, and the Oaks Mall. Enjoy a private courtyard entrance and easy access to the... community pool just steps away. Inside, the home features a spacious living/dining room combination with tile flooring throughout the main living area. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet and counter space and comes equipped with white appliances. A sliding glass door opens to a large covered porch with convenient washer and dryer connections located in the storage closet. (Washer, dryer and furniture pieces shown in photos are not included.)The upstairs master bedroom loft overlooks the living room, creating an open and airy feel. The master bathroom includes a tub/shower combo and a single-sink vanity. A generously sized downstairs bedroom offers direct access to the second bathroom, which also features a single-sink vanity, tiled floors, and a tub/shower combo.
Rockwood Villas offers fantastic amenities, including two community pools, tennis courts, and volleyball courts.
1 pet allowed (maximum 35 lbs) **Renter's insurance required** THIS IS TENANT PLACEMENT WATSON DOES NOT MANAGE**

Available : 1/2/2026

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dishwasher

Unique Features

  • w/d connections only

Shopping Centers

Illuminations II Walk: 32 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Canopy Park Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.8 mi
The Oaks Mall Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.8 mi

Airports

Gainesville Regional Drive: 27 min Distance: 12.8 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

University of Florida Drive: 11 min Distance: 4.6 mi
Santa Fe College Drive: 13 min Distance: 6.1 mi

Parks and Recreation

Cofrin Nature Park Walk: 39 min Distance: 2.1 mi
McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity Walk: 52 min Distance: 2.7 mi
Florida Museum of Natural History Walk: 53 min Distance: 2.8 mi
Loblolly Woods Nature Park Walk: 63 min Distance: 3.3 mi
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Drive: 11 min Distance: 4.9 mi

Schools

Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
2
Out of 10
Kanapaha Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
F. W. Buchholz High School
Grades 5-12
Public
6
Out of 10
Gainesville Country Day School
Grades PK-5
Private
NR
Out of 10
Westwood Hills Christian School
Grades K-12
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Car-Dependent

2

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

42

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Active

70

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Calm

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