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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Tennis courts
- Playground
- Basketball courts
- Open floor plan
- Walk-in shower
- Soaring ceilings
Location
7136 Sw 81st Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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Pepine Property Management
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Property Overview
With 23 photos available, the listing offers a helpful visual preview of the home and its overall appeal. The abundant imagery can make it easier to assess the property’s layout, style, and condition from a glance.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Images Available
- Walk-in closet
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 7136 Sw 81st Dr
Features
| Walk-in Closet |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 7136 Sw 81st Dr
Live in the highly sought-after Mentone community! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features an open floor plan, soaring ceilings, and a popular split-bedroom layout. The spacious primary suite offers tray ceilings, a large walk-in closet, and a private bath with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and relaxing jetted tub. Step outside to enjoy the oversized, fully fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining, pets, or simply relaxing. Residents of Mentone enjoy fantastic amenities including a community pool, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, playground, and walking trails. Conveniently located near UF, Shands, Celebration Pointe, Haile Plantation, Archer Road shopping and dining, with the added bonus of Clay Electric for lower utility costs. BEWARE of potential fraud. This home is professionally managed by Pepine Property Management. We do NOT ask any of our potential residents to wire funds. Our main office is located in Gainesville, Florida. Renter’s insurance is mandatory for all tenants. A policy with at least $100,000 in liability coverage must be provided before move in. Move In Costs: - $75 Application Fee Per Adult. Each adult must complete a separate application. - Security Deposit/Holding Deposit Starts @ 1 Months' Rent (may increase depending on screening) - $250 Administrative Fee - $350 Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet (pets must be approved. Max 2 pets per property) - $35 Per Month Pet Rent We use a third-party service, PetScreening, to ensure all applicants understand how to adhere to the property's pet and animal policies, even if you do not have a pet or animal. All applicants must complete a Pet, No Pet, or Animal Profile. All Pepine Property Management residents are enrolled in the Tenant Benefits Package (TBP) for $60.00/month which includes on-demand pest control 4 times per year, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, and more! The TBP is an additional cost and is not included in the advertised monthly rental rate. More details upon application.
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 7136 Sw 81st Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Zip code | 32608 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Gainesville
3-bedroom apartments at 7136 Sw 81st Dr cost about 17% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Gainesville.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Gainesville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,985 |
| September 2024 | $1,964 |
| October 2024 | $2,034 |
| November 2024 | $2,196 |
| December 2024 | $2,148 |
| January 2025 | $2,198 |
| February 2025 | $2,149 |
| March 2025 | $2,050 |
| April 2025 | $2,111 |
| May 2025 | $2,199 |
| June 2025 | $2,165 |
| July 2025 | $2,181 |
| August 2025 | $2,054 |
| September 2025 | $1,987 |
| October 2025 | $1,983 |
| November 2025 | $2,065 |
| December 2025 | $2,050 |
| January 2026 | $2,060 |
| February 2026 | $2,099 |
| March 2026 | $2,056 |
| April 2026 | $2,087 |
| May 2026 | $2,041 |
| June 2026 | $2,090 |
| July 2026 | $2,083 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 7136 Sw 81st Dr
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
4601 sw 75th st
gainesville, FL, 32608
PK, K-5Public
A-
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School at the University of Florida
1200 sw 6th st
gainesville, FL, 32601
K-12Public
A
Sidney Lanier Center
312 nw 16th ave
gainesville, FL, 32601
K-12Public
Alachua eSchool
2802 ne 8th ave
gainesville, FL, 32641
PK, K-5Public
B
Levy Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
480 marshburn dr
bronson, FL, 32621
K-12Public
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Internet available near 7136 Sw 81st Dr
Neighborhood
Getting around Gainesville near 7136 Sw 81st Dr
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 7136 Sw 81st Dr, Gainesville
Groceries
2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
0/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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