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Tour in October 2025 to lock in our 2025 rental rates for 2026!

Tour in October 2025 to lock in our 2025 rental rates for 2026!

Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom $1,075
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
750 2 Residents Available Now
Available Now $1,075
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
750Sq. Ft.
1 Bathroom $1,150 - $1,350
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
950 4 Residents Available Now
Available Now $1,150 - $1,350
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
950Sq. 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.

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
Option To Renew

Lease renewal considered

Apartment Description

Sun Bay is located on 18 rolling acres just over ½ mile to UF campus. Full of beautiful well-landscaped courtyards, our boutique community is quiet and serene, Sun Bay is perfect for the students and small families looking for affordable 1-2 bedroom... apartments. Come enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and see why Sun Bay is Gainesville’s hidden gem.

Office Hours

SundayCLOSED
Monday8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM–4:00 PM
SaturdayCLOSED

Contact

Sun Island Properties Gainesville

Lister prefers to be contacted by email.

Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Disability Accessible
  • Dishwasher
  • Fenced Yard
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Laminate Floors
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • BBQ/BBQ Area
  • Fitness Room
  • Full-time Maintenance Staff
  • Manager on Site
  • Pool
  • Property Manager On-Site
  • Walk to campus

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Laundry Room in Community

Unique Features

  • Community Events
  • Duck Pond

Fees and Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

One-Time Basics

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $100 one-time
  • Student Application Fee
    $50 one-time

Matterport 3D Tours

  • 1BR, 1BA - 750SF
Photo - Sun Bay Apartments
Photo - Sun Bay Apartments
Photo - Sun Bay Apartments

Shopping Centers

Village Square Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Sun Center Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Colonia Plaza Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi

Airports

Gainesville Regional Drive: 17 min Distance: 6.7 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

University of Florida Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi

Parks and Recreation

Bivens Arm Nature Park Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Univ of Florida Observatory Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Florida Museum of Natural History Walk: 51 min Distance: 2.7 mi
Boulware Springs Nature Park Walk: 57 min Distance: 3.0 mi
Boulware Springs Park and Historic Waterworks Walk: 59 min Distance: 3.1 mi

Schools

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
Grades K-12
Public
9
Out of 10
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Grades PK-5
Public
NR
Out of 10
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Eastside High School
Grades 9-12
Public
5
Out of 10
Passage Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
3
Out of 10
Compassionate Outreach Ministries
Grades 1-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Gainesville Christian Academy
Grades PK-6
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Car-Dependent

24

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Very Bikeable

84

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Active

76

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active