If your current lease isn’t working, your sublease fell through, or you’re arriving at UF in January, you’re not alone. Every year, plenty of students head into the spring semester stuck in a place they signed for in a hurry. The good news: there are apartments near Univesrsity of Florida available now for Spring 2027, and they’re brand-new. Alma Gainesville is open, all-inclusive, and offers a 7-month lease built for exactly this moment.
Why Spring Housing Doesn’t Have to Mean Settling
The usual story for mid-year housing in Gainesville is that the good places are gone and whatever’s left is leftover for a reason. Most student buildings only offer 12-month leases, so spring arrivals end up paying for months they don’t need or taking a sublease with someone else’s rules.
Alma changes that. With a 7-month lease option for Spring 2027, you sign for the semester you actually need, not a full year. And because Alma is the newest building on Archer Road, you’re moving into an apartment with new furniture, new appliances, and finishes that are still exactly as designed. Arriving mid-year doesn’t have to mean last in line.
The Spring Deal: No Short-Term Lease Fee
Short-term leases usually come with a premium. At Alma, the short-term lease fee is waived on 7-month leases signed before Spring Move-In Day on January 4, 2027. That means you get the flexibility of a shorter lease without paying extra for it.
The earlier you sign, the more floor plans you have to choose from. Spring availability is limited by nature, so the students who reach out first get the best pick of units and roommate setups.
Floor Plans Available Right Now
Alma offers 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom apartments, and most of them include a den in addition to the living room, which is rare in Gainesville student housing. Every bedroom is private, and each one includes a full-size bed, a dedicated study desk, and stackable under-bed dresser drawers.
The lineup looks like this:
- 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath with Den (1,156 sq. ft.): the most private option, ideal for two friends or a couple of grad students who want real space.
- 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath (1,137 sq. ft.): the most affordable way into Alma, starting from $1,015 per room.
- 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath with Den (1,674 sq. ft.): everyone gets their own bathroom, plus a den.
- 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath with Den (1,677 sq. ft.): a great price per person for a group, with the extra room included.
Availability changes weekly, so the fastest way to know exactly which rooms are open for spring is to call the leasing office or check the floor plans page.
One Price, Nothing Extra
The number you see at Alma is the number you pay. Electric, water, gas, trash, and high-speed internet are all included, and so is the furniture, from the living room set and 55″ TV to the bed and desk in your room. There’s no utility split to argue about with roommates and no surprise bill in February.
Leases are individual and by the bedroom, so you’re responsible for your own room only. Coming alone? Roommate matching is available. Coming with a group? You can lease together and pick a unit that fits everyone.
A Location That Makes the Semester Easier
A mid-year move is a lot easier when the new place shortens your day. Alma is 1.2 miles from UF, with the RTS Route 38 bus nearby (free with your Gator1 ID) and reserved scooter and car parking on site. Butler Town Center is 5 minutes away, Celebration Pointe is 9, and Publix, Target, and the rest of Archer Road are right across the street.
Inside the building, the dedicated study pods come with free printing and a complimentary coffee station, so spring exams don’t require a late-night drive to campus. Key fob access, courtesy patrol, and elevators round out the basics that make everyday life smoother.
How to Move In Fast
The process is simple. Call or message the leasing office to confirm which rooms are open for spring, schedule a tour, and apply online. Because the apartments are fully furnished and utilities are already connected, you can move in on January 4 with just your suitcase.
If you’re currently in a lease you want out of, talk to the leasing team. They can walk you through timing so you’re not paying for two places longer than you need to.
Your Room Is Waiting
Alma Gainesville is open, brand-new, and leasing for Spring 2027 right now. A 7-month lease with no short-term fee, all-inclusive pricing, individual leases, and a location 1.2 miles from UF make it the easiest housing decision you’ll make this year. Sign before January 4 to lock in the waived fee.
📍 Leasing Office: 3155 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 📞 (352) 764-6405 🌐
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