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Highlights

  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Wood floors throughout

Location

312 Ne 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA|Duckpond
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Management

BHHS Florida Realty Gainesville Rental Division

Leasing office

(352) 375-7104

Property Overview

1648 - Duckpond Area offers spacious bedrooms and wood floors throughout, earning an overall expert rating of 8.5/10 with standout scores for price, amenities, and location. Residents benefit from excellent value, strong access to restaurants, mixed-use spaces, entertainment venues, gyms, parks, and wellness options, plus proximity to a top-rated elementary school. A solid trustworthiness rating reflects a detailed, transparent listing that helps renters understand the property and its management.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1648 - Duckpond Area is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1648 - Duckpond Area has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath960 sqft$1,200 /mo1 unit availableThis 2/1 apartment is nestled in the historic Duckpond area, right in the heart of Gainesville, just minutes from Downtown, UF Campus, and midtown! The unit features wood floors throughout, spacious bedrooms, a bonus room perfect for a study or guest room, and a beautiful front porch! Rent includes water, sewer, yard care, pest control, & off-street parking. Sorry - no pets! Schedule a showing today! $60.00 Application Fee per person over the age of 18 $60.00 Guarantor Fee (if Applicable) $250.00 Leasing Fee (Due at Time of Lease Signing)

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Amenities for 1648 - Duckpond Area

Apartment Amenities

Gas Hot Water HeaterPatio
Porch

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove/Range

Building

Gas FurnaceSewer

Grounds

Off-Street ParkingOutdoor Space

Services

Pest ControlYard Care
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

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About 1648 - Duckpond Area

HomeApartments in GainesvilleDuckpond 1648 - Duckpond Area

This 2/1 apartment is nestled in the historic Duckpond area, right in the heart of Gainesville, just minutes from Downtown, UF Campus, and midtown! The unit features wood floors throughout, spacious bedrooms, a bonus room perfect for a study or guest room, and a beautiful front porch! Rent includes water, sewer, yard care, pest control, & off-street parking. Sorry - no pets! Schedule a showing today! $60.00 Application Fee per person over the age of 18 $60.00 Guarantor Fee (if Applicable) $250.00 Leasing Fee (Due at Time of Lease Signing)


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1648 - Duckpond Area is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1648 - Duckpond Area has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1648 - Duckpond Area
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1648 - Duckpond Area offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1648 - Duckpond Area goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including gas furnace. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1648 - Duckpond Area receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1648 - Duckpond Area is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1648 - Duckpond Area does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
1648 - Duckpond Area provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

1648 - Duckpond Area is great for:

Social life

  • 172 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Area has 23 parks and recreation options
  • 38 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 211 mixed-use spaces nearby

Wellness

  • 4 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • 23 parks nearby
  • 17 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby
  • 35 gyms or yoga centers nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1648 - Duckpond Area compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 84 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in Duckpond

2-bedroom apartments at 1648 - Duckpond Area cost about 37% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Duckpond.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Duckpond
Gainesville
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Gainesville
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,200
June 2024$1,200
July 2024$1,220
August 2024$1,208
September 2024$1,198
October 2024$1,178
November 2024$1,210
December 2024$1,185
January 2025$1,193
February 2025$1,173
March 2025$1,183
April 2025$1,185
May 2025$1,197
June 2025$1,199
July 2025$1,188
August 2025$1,187
September 2025$1,156
October 2025$1,164
November 2025$1,189
December 2025$1,253
January 2026$1,245
February 2026$1,248
March 2026$1,250
April 2026$1,237
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Duckpond
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,081
June 2024$1,082
July 2024$1,106
August 2024$1,101
September 2024$1,082
October 2024$1,092
November 2024$1,120
December 2024$1,143
January 2025$1,094
February 2025$1,075
March 2025$1,073
April 2025$1,015
May 2025$995
June 2025$995
July 2025$999
August 2025$1,021
September 2025$1,108
October 2025$1,160
November 2025$1,154
December 2025$1,097
January 2026$970
February 2026$1,106
March 2026$1,148
April 2026$1,184

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near 1648 - Duckpond Area

Sidney Lanier Center

312 nw 16th ave

gainesville, FL, 32601

K-12Public

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School at the University of Florida

1200 sw 6th st

gainesville, FL, 32601

K-12Public
A

W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School

1250 ne 18th ave

gainesville, FL, 32609

PK, K-5Public
C

Alachua eSchool

2802 ne 8th ave

gainesville, FL, 32641

PK, K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood

Duckpond | Gainesville, FL

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Gainesville near 312 Ne 2nd Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 312 Ne 2nd Ave, Gainesville

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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