Near Shands & UF Health

The SE Gainesville corridor clusters around UF Health Shands Hospital, the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, and the Archer Road retail strip. It’s the most densely rented zone in the city — and for good reason. RTS Route 20 provides direct bus service to UF main campus, making it ideal for students and health professionals who want more space without living in the dense student-housing core.

Medical students, residents, nurses, and UF undergraduates all share this neighborhood. The result is a diverse rental market with options across every price point.

Publix, Target, restaurants, and urgent care are all within reach along Archer Road. Most communities here have direct bus access to Shands, making it the top choice for healthcare workers commuting to the medical campus.