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708 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 770-1568
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Sun Bay Apartments

708 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 770-1568
Sun Bay Apartments in Gainesville, FL - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,075-$1,200Pricing
  • 750–950Square Feet

About Sun Bay Apartments

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.

Sun Bay Apartments is located in the University Heights South Neighborhood and 32601 Zip code of Gainesville, FL. This community is professionally managed by Sun Island Properties Gainesville

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Sun Bay Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,075 and having 750–950 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Model 1.1

    $1,075

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 750 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,075Available Now712-213750
    $1,075Available Now700-111750

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,075

    Unit 712-213 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Unit 712-213 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,075

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,075

    Unit 700-111 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Unit 700-111 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,075

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,075
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Model 2.1

    From $1,175

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 950 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,200Available Now702-216950
    $1,200Available Now718-202950
    $1,200Available Now716-108950

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,150 - $1,350

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,200

    Unit 702-216 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Unit 702-216 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,200

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,150 - $1,350

    Unit 718-202 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Unit 718-202 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,200

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,150 - $1,350

    Unit 716-108 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Unit 716-108 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,200

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,150 - $1,350
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.

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Property Information

  • 360 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1965

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

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

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiApplication Fee is $100 per applicant$100
Due at Move-In
Student Application FeeiStudent application fee is $50 with their student ID.$50

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Dog

One-Time Pet Fee$200
Monthly Pet Fee$20/mo
Pet Deposit$0

Cat

One-Time Pet Fee$100
Monthly Pet Fee$10/mo
Pet Deposit$0
One-Time Pet Fee$100
Monthly Pet Fee$10/mo
Pet Deposit$0

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit
  • 50 Lb Weight Limit
Restrictions:

Parking Info and Fees

Surface LotiParking Available
  • 1 Max

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Community Events
  • Duck Pond
  • Student Application Fee

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Grill
  • Fenced Lot
  • Pond
  • Courtyard
  • Picnic Area
  • Patio

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi Fi
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors

Student Features

  • Walk To Campus
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708 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
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
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Bay Apartments

Where is Sun Bay Apartments located?

Sun Bay Apartments is located at 708 SW 16th Ave near the University Heights South area of Gainesville, FL

What is the current rent range at Sun Bay Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Sun Bay Apartments currently range from $1,075 to $1,200

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Sun Bay Apartments are
  • Monday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Sun Bay Apartments Apartments are 19.7% cheaper than the average apartment in the University Heights South area, and 24.2% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the University Heights South Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,075$1,402-$327-23.3%
    2 Bedroom$1,150$1,371-$221-16.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Gainesville

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,075$1,458-$383-26.3%
    2 Bedroom$1,150$1,477-$327-22.1%

    Methodology: On 10/06/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 165 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Sun Bay Apartments (University Heights South), and 610 other apartment communities in Gainesville using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 10/06/2025

  • Pet Friendly 3.8

    Top Pet Friendly apartments have specified that they accept pets and feature a number pet friendly amenities for renters with furry friends.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.8-star Pet Friendly rating is based on the following features:

    • Fenced Lot(s)
    • Balconies
    • Tile Floors
    • Courtyard
    • Heating
    • Air Conditioning
    • Patios
  • Outdoors 3.2

    The Outdoors rating shows the apartment listings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com with the top amenities and features for renters who love the outdoor lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.2-star Outdoors rating is based on the following features:

    • Fenced Lot(s)
    • Balconies
    • Patios
    • Pond(s)
    • Picnic Area
    • Grill(s)
    • Courtyard
    • Swimming Pool(s)
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.9
8 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • Cozy, Convenient, & Cost Affordable

    January 22, 2025
    I lived at Sun Bay Apartments for over a year, and I can’t say enough good things about it. The location is super convenient—I could walk to the grocery store and bike to campus in no time. My apartment itself was cozy, and for the price, you really get a lot of space. It felt like a real home, not just another rental. Yes, the complex is older but if you’re looking for a comfortable and affordable place in Gainesville, Sun Bay is definitely worth checking out!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Go live somewhere nicer and get a roommate

    January 4, 2025
    Here, for free, you get to hear and smell other people’s nonsense 24/7 because it’s so poorly insulated. You might as well get roommates and live somewhere nicer if you like dealing with that. You’ll at least have people who are helping you pay rent while dealing with the noises and smells all day.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Close to Campus for an affordable price

    May 2, 2024
    The staff here are extremely friendly and helpful. They respond very quickly to service calls, most of the time its same day. They do fun events to make it feel like a family atmosphere. The best part is that it is walking distance to UF campus! It has been fun living here for the past 2 years.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Review

    April 25, 2024
    It is comfortable, at good cost and it is near campus and downtown
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Affordable and spacious

    November 20, 2023
    I absolutely love living here! Great vibes, it's cozy, and the location is perfect. The staff is incredibly attentive, always taking care of maintenance promptly. Even though the buildings are a bit older, they are well kept, as recent renovations on the roof and flooring have made it even better. I also love the community events they host often, definitely recommend it.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Best prices and great management

    August 20, 2020
    I rented a 2/1 for two years and lived very happily. The common spaces are beautiful and well kept. We didn't have much problem with roaches, but when we did, the office arranged extra pest control sessions and that took care of the issue. Internet worked perfectly with two people in video conferences all day during the pandemic, and it is only $30. If you have any issues or need extra, you can add a line for another $30, but even with two people streaming we didn't see the need.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!!!!!

    May 23, 2019
    I went to look at the models of the 1 and 2 bedroom. It was dead roaches everywhere. Then I looked in the bathroom and it was 2 roaches playing in the shower. The buildings are old and the walls are very thin.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • NO INTERNET - no AT&T, no Comcast, and their personal service cuts out often - download speed only 9-10

    April 13, 2016
    Do not move here - OLD buildings so: you hear everything from your neighbors’ lives and you always have an audience – super creepy (going to sleep to your neighbor snoring, waking up to your other neighbors video games), the floorboards sag over the beams enough to crack the tiles, the a/c (yours and your neighbors’) sound like metal rods in the dryer, the cabinets crumble shavings all over your cookware (I have enough dishes already!), NO outlets in the bathroom, AND you cannot get reliable ...
    internet – not at&t, not comcast can service these old buildings. Sun Bay offers its own, but under 10 is the fastest possible and it cuts out. A LOT. like every day. The office’s answer? Oh, there is no more clean air space with all the devices. Streaming does not happen without a LOT of buffering even if their internet is working, a frustrating nightmare! But its nothing to the rage of trying to get academic work done without internet – living here could ruin everything! They insist that you put a decal on your car advertising for Sun Bay. It is downright stupid to drive around telling everyone where you live, especially in a town with petty crime. The laundry facilities are not well maintained. There is always something broken. We have 2 washers and 2 dryers in this building, and since last August, I cannot remember a time when they all 4 worked. Old plumbing in the bathroom – the tub keeps leaking hot water, which is making the apartment even more humid and is certainly costing me in electricity. They fixed it once,2nd time it took them 2 weeks to send someone back, they need to order something, and a couple more weeks - it’s still leaking. The insulation has disintegrated, the windows don’t seal, the appliances are old (when I have the oven on, a pan on top of the stove gets too hot to touch!), saving 50-75 dollars on rent? No, higher electric bill. Another thing they don’t tell you, (they just put it in the lease agreement) is that there is lead paint in the buildings and a buildup of radon radiation inside them – this occurs naturally, but still should be remediated for your health. Sure, the office staff is super nice, so is the grounds staff. The lake and the ducks are gorgeous! BUT, a pretty view and a compensating staff only make up for so much stress from all the nonsense and extra expense!
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    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Eastside High School

Alachua
1201 Southeast 43rd Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1220 Students)
In Attendance Zone8 minute drive / 3.9 miles away
5/10

Abraham Lincoln Middle School

Alachua
1001 Southeast 12th Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (709 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
7/10

W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School

Alachua
1250 Northeast 18th Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (478 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.6 miles away
3/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Sun Bay Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

1120 E University Ave
4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away

Goodwill

1223 NW 23rd Ave
5 minute drive / 2.36 miles away

Lowe's

2564 NW 13th St
5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away

Colleges and Universities

University of Florida

300 SW 13th Street
4 minute drive / 1.49 miles away

Santa Fe College

3000 NW 83rd Street
14 minute drive / 6.84 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

3440-3490 SW Archer Rd
6 minute drive / 2.94 miles away

Publix

3100 SW 35th Blvd
6 minute drive / 3.13 miles away

Aldi

3003 Clark Butler Blvd
6 minute drive / 3.26 miles away

Hospitals

Uf Health Shands Cancer Hospital

1600 Sw Archer Rd
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

North Florida Regional Medical Center

6500 Newberry Rd
10 minute drive / 5.09 miles away

Shopping Centers

Sun Center

101 SE 2nd Pl
2 minute drive / 0.72 miles away

Colonia Plaza

702 W University Ave
2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away

Village Square

2411 SW 13th St
2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away

Sun Bay Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.

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BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Gainesville Studio Apartments $1,524$850$2,145
Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,458$600$2,790
Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,477$525$3,400
Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,470$589$3,750
Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,070$489$2,556
Gainesville 5 Bedroom Apartments $1,085$750$1,460

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