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Why You Should Love Your Small Apartment

Are you debating whether an apartment will have enough space for everything you need?  Do you wonder whether it's time for an apartment or a single-family home?  As you debate whether you are ready for a home or one of our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, we urge you to not let the small spaces of an apartment deter you from this choice.  In fact, there are many reasons why you should love the small spaces offered at an apartment. You Can Decorate for Chea...

How to Declutter Your Apartment Closet

When you live in an apartment, you know that storage solutions can make your everyday life much simpler.  As spring approaches, many people consider ways to streamline and declutter their lives so that you can live a clear and focused lifestyle.  This is especially important when you are a busy nurse or doctor working at a local hospital like SHANDS near our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, as your time is valuable and you want to stay organized at home.  There are a few...

Four Tips to Managing Your Time When Working or Studying from Your Apartment

Are you a struggling college student at the University of Florida?  Have you been working from home during the pandemic?  Do you have a hard time finding work-life balance?  When you are working from home and living in our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, you may struggle to find balance in your life.  Understanding how to manage your time is a step in the right direction for learning how to juggle all of your responsibilities, whether you are an employee or a stude...

Five Tips to Create a Toxic-Free Apartment

Are you worried about all the toxic chemicals that are inside of your household products?   You may not even realize it, but there are many toxins in everyday essentials, like detergents, cleaning products, beauty products, and lotions.  Opting for naturally based products is just one way you can decrease your exposure to toxins in our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL.  These are a few other tips you should follow if you want to create a toxic-free environment inside...

Tips to Make a Small Room Appear Larger

Living in an apartment can have its challenges.  Among these challenges is the lack of space to fit all of your belongings or the feeling of being crammed into a small space.  Even though many apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL offer layouts with a lot of space, you may want to save money by choosing an apartment with less square footage.  This means you will need to be creative with space-saving solutions and design elements.  There are a few tips to help you make a s...

Tips to Live Peacefully with Your Significant Other

Are you considering moving in with your significant other?  Are you and your significant other looking for an apartment to move in together?  Moving in with your partner is a big step in your relationship, and this decision shouldn't be made lightly.  However, when you are ready to move in with your significant other, it can be a great step for your relationship.  You will learn how to coexist in the same space, which can deepen your understanding of one another and al...

Steps to Efficient Unpacking When You Move into Your New Apartment

You've just arrived at your brand new apartment with all of your stuff.  You came prepared with all of your labeled boxes, containers, and furniture.  Now, it's time to unpack.  When you first move into a new place, it can be difficult to figure out where to put everything.  In our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, there will be space for everything.  However, it can be overwhelming at first.  There are a few strategies you can follow to make unpack...

Six Cleaning Tips for a Summer-Ready Apartment

Are you looking forward to spending a lot of your time outside this summer?  Do you want to prepare your home for visitors by keeping it nice and clean all summer long?  Whenever you are stuck inside your apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, you should take this time to clean and prepare your home for the summer.  Whenever your apartment is clean, you will be able to head to the beach, pool, trails, or park without worrying about the mess you've left behind.  Get yo...

Four Tricks to Prevent a Cluttered Apartment

As an apartment renter, you do not have many maintenance responsibilities in the apartment complex.  Unlike homeowners, you have a nicely trimmed lawn, clean landscaping, and a fully functioning swimming pool at all times.  However, when it comes to what's behind your closed apartment door, you are responsible.  Cleaning your apartment is your responsibility, but it can be done quickly and efficiently.  Our apartments in Gainesville, FL give our tenants plenty of space...

Four Traits of a Great Landlord

When it comes time to tour new apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, you want to take your time to find the right match for your lifestyle.  This includes finding a place that will meet your needs, have the amenities you desire, and have a neighborhood that is convenient.  This should also include choosing somewhere that is managed by a quality landlord.  When you live somewhere with an unreliable, unhelpful, or rude landlord, you will likely have many issues during your stay...

Four Tips to Keep Your Kids Happy at Your Apartment

Are you concerned about moving your children into an apartment?  Living in an apartment with kids can seem like a challenge, but with the right strategies, it can actually be easy.  At our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, we offer many amenities, activities, and spacious floor plans that make living in an apartment with a big family easy, despite the close living quarters you'll find at other apartment complexes.  From having many amenities to having an ideal locatio...

Four Tips on Managing Your Time When You Work from Home

Have you been working from home while living in your apartment?  It can be difficult to designate space, separate work-life responsibilities, and avoid distractions.  However, it is critical now more than ever to be able to perform your work responsibilities while you are at home.  At our apartments in Gainesville, FL, we offer our residents many amenities and spacious apartment layouts that are conducive to a work from home arrangement.  There are a few tips you can follo...

Pet Etiquette for Moving Day

Have you recently chosen a pet-friendly apartment to move into with your dog?  Are you making the arrangements and plans for moving day?  When you move into one of our pet-friendly apartments in Gainesville, FL, you will be able to enjoy all the amenities and ground with your furry companion.  Many pet owners love to call our place home because of its close proximity to many hospitals and schools and its bustling atmosphere.  However, when you and your dog move into your a...

How to Maintain Positivity When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed

Are you struggling to find balance with all the complications and constant changes that 2020 has brought into our lives?  Do you juggle your medical career at Shands or North Florida Regional Hospital with the rest of your responsibilities?  It can be overwhelming when you are drained from working with patients all day and you need to come home to other responsibilities.  This can lead to an overall negative mood or feeling of being drained.  When you live at our apartment...

Five Tips to Create a Study Space as a Student Living in an Apartment

Are you a student at the University of Florida looking for off campus housing that is still close to the university?  At our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, many students prefer our amenities and apartment features to those that are offered on campus.  We provide students with the chance to learn their own independence, cook their own meals, and experience the Gainesville life without having to live on campus.  However, as students, you will still want to prioritize you...

Five Basics of Roommate Etiquette

Are you preparing your apartment for a roommate?  Do you live with a roommate that is messy, disorganized, and disrespectful?  When you live with another person that causes a certain level of discontent in your life, you may struggle to find peace in your own apartments.  Although our apartment for rent in Gainesville, FL are the perfect place to share with a roommate, you will still want to establish some ground rules when you are sharing your home with someone else.  The...

Are You Preparing to Downsize into a Smaller Apartment? Follow This Advice.

Are you looking into moving into a smaller home to live a more minimal lifestyle?  Have you recently sent kids off to college or been through a difficult divorce?  When you no longer need the space, you may be considering downsizing.  If you are looking to downsize, living in our apartments in Gainesville, FL is a great way to enjoy all the luxuries of a smaller home with little maintenance.  This will give you a well-deserved break from caring for a lawn, paying an expens...

Ways You Can Celebrate the Holidays During the Pandemic

Are you struggling to come up with ways to add the holiday cheer into your life despite the social restrictions of the pandemic?  This year has brought us many challenges and cancellations that have affected all of your lives, and the holiday season will unfortunately be no different.  When it comes to spreading joy around the holidays, you will have to get creative to celebrate with those that are near and far this year.  When you are living at our apartments for rent in Gaine...

Five Tips on How to Stick to a Healthy Routine When You First Move

Are you struggling to stick to a healthy regimen at your new apartment?  Has the excitement of moving caused you to neglect your normal schedule?  When you first move into a new place, you may be tempted to spend your days exploring the area and your nights busy with friends at the new hot spots.  However, these habits can cause you to lose track of your normal routine and have trouble staying healthy.  Once you get settled into your new apartments in Gainesville, FL, you ...

Four Steps to Increase Cooking in Your Apartment Kitchen

Are you looking for ways to save money by cooking at your apartment more often?  Have you wanted to try new recipes and learn how to cook better?  When it comes to living in an apartment on a budget, cooking at home is one of the best ways to save your money.  Cooking at home also has many health benefits, as you are able to control exactly what ingredients you use and what you put in your body.  Whether you are a busy medical professional working at North Florida Regional...

Three Great Benefits of Living in an Apartment When You Are a Student

Dorm living might not be for you, but where will you live as a college student?  Because you will still want to live close to campus, your options may be limited.  Also, you won't want to have to worry about maintaining an expensive house, so that's not a good option for you.  When you are trying to find a place to live that's near your school, you'll want to check out the Mayfair Gainesville.  Our apartments in Gainesville, FL are conveniently located with...

How to Exercise at Home in a Small Space

With the threat of coronavirus still in the air this winter, you may be wondering how to stick to your fitness goals without leaving your home.  This can be made difficult when you live in smaller spaces like apartments.  However, with the rise of virtual training and exercise programs, you can truly get a great workout in no matter where you are.  At our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, we have a state-of-the-art fitness center that is exclusively used by only our resid...

Five Tips on How to Maximize Your Apartment Bedroom for Better Sleep

Are you struggling to get a good night's rest in your apartment bedroom?  Whether you work at the local North Florida Regional Hospital or you are a student at the University of Florida, you likely have many responsibilities on your plate during the day.   These require much focus and attention, both of which are made easier when you have a restful night's sleep.  Struggling to fall asleep in your apartments in Gainesville, FL can make it difficult to get through t...

Five Ways to Create a Foyer Space in Your Apartment

Do you want to create an entryway space for your apartment?  Are you looking to add practical furniture when you first enter your apartment to create an entryway feeling?  It can be tough to choose the right storage solutions for your lifestyle.  However, with the right apartments in Gainesville, FL, you will have access to closets and spacious entryways that make this possible.   If you don't have designated entryway in your apartment, there are a few ways to cre...

Four Perks of Living in an Apartment Complex When You Work as a Medical Professional

Do you work at SHANDS or North Florida Regional Hospital?  Are you a nurse, doctor, surgeon, or technician that works in a Gainesville medical facility?  Medical professionals have demanding jobs that requires a large time commitment, long and chaotic hours, and work even when they are home.  This doesn’t leave much time for home maintenance or other responsibilities.  When you choose to live at our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, you will be able to have man...

Five Tips for Buying Furniture for Your Gainesville Apartment

Have you recently signed the lease to your new apartment?  Although your first instinct may be to head to the store and start buying furniture, you should wait a little while before you start purchasing these large pieces.  When you first move into your apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, you will want to take your time to get acquainted with the space, your needs, and your use of each room.  To make the best decisions for your place, you should follow these tips for buying...

How to Throw a Football Watching Party in Your Apartment

Are you and your friends die-hard football fans?  Are you excited to root for the University of Florida Gators from home this year?  It's officially football season, and that brings about many exciting chances to get your friends together to watch the big game.  This is especially true this season, as crowds can no longer attend the live sporting event.  As a fan, you might be considering other ways to enjoy the game with your friends, and hosting is the first idea tha...

Four Reasons to Choose an Apartment that is Close to Your Work

Do you hate long commutes?  Do you want to shorten the time you spend on public transportation?  Are you looking to save money on gas?  Whenever you have a long commute to work, your entire life is affected.  This causes you to spend more time in the car, more money on gas, and also more time sitting in traffic.  Over time, this can make you feel defeated.  When you are considering a new home, you should look for an apartment that is within close proximity to you...

How to Keep Your Family Safe after Your Hospital Shift

Are you currently working at the local North Florida Regional Hospital as an essential worker?  Those who are still working during the pandemic need to take extra precautions in order to keep their loved ones safe after they are done with their shift.  This especially includes health care workers, as they are the ones that are surrounded by ill patients all day.  When you live with your family at our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, you will want to keep your loved ones ...

How to Prioritize Self-Care When You Live in an Apartment

This summer, we are all spending more time indoors and away from large crowds, indoor shopping areas, and large gatherings.  Without the ability to entertain ourselves and socialize frequently, we may be struggling to find other methods of enjoyment and self-care in our lives.  This is especially true for those who live in apartments and are accustomed to the freedoms of community living, especially when you have a stressful lifestyle as a student at the University of Florida. ...

Four Exercises to Keep You in Shape that You Can Do Inside Your Apartment

Are you attempting to stay fit when you are living at your apartment?  Many gyms are closed, workout classes have many restrictions, and sports have been cancelled, which makes it difficult to find normalcy in your exercise routine.  Whether you are a student at University of Florida or you are a nurse working at North Florida Regional Hospital, you will want to find time in your schedule to stay consistent with your workouts.  At the Mayfair Gainesville, we take extra precauti...

Why it is Important to Feel Safe in Your Own Apartment

Apartment living is great for those who want to feel safe in their home without having to share their space with anyone else.  Because of the added surveillance and security measures that are taken at our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, you will be able to feel secure even when you are home alone in your apartment.  Living in a community allows you to feel safe without feeling isolated, which is one of the benefits of living here.  This is especially important for stude...

How to Save Money When You Are Renting

Renting an apartment is actually the most cost-effective way to gain both financial freedom and independence from your parents.  When you first move out of the house, you should consider living in our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL to start a life on your own and learn how to become responsible for your own tasks.  Many of our renters enjoy the many amenities we offer and the convenient location we have.  Because you may be anxious about moving out and paying bills, you...

How to Child Proof Your Gainesville Apartment

Are you anxious to bring your baby home to your apartment?  Between electrical sockets to furniture corners to hot appliances, there are a variety of hazards in your home.  Being a parent has immediately changed the way that you view your apartment, and now all you see are the dangers everywhere.  In order to prepare your apartments in Gainesville, FL for your child, you should consider putting in some childproofing mechanisms that will give you peace of mind and keep your chil...

Qualities to Look for in a Reliable Apartment Landlord

One of the biggest benefits of renting an apartment is not worrying about the maintenance that is associated with living in a rental unit.  Whenever an appliance breaks, you call your landlord to fix it.  Whenever you want to go visit the fitness center or swimming pool, they're already clean and ready to go.  When you live in an apartment, you can trust that a landlord or property manager will take care of these responsibilities.   Because a landlord will be some...

The Advantages of Renting an Apartment over Buying a Home

Are you debating whether you should rent an apartment or buy a new home?  Homeownership may not be for everyone, and renting can actually provide you with more freedom, time, and flexibility.  There are many benefits to renting an apartment over buying a home, especially for those who are looking to start a new chapter or move out onto their own.  When you are looking for a change in your life, you should consider our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL.  Let's take...

Four Exercises You Can Do in Your Apartment Swimming Pool

A swimming pool is a great place to get in a workout.  At our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, you have access to a swimming pool that will provide you with countless hours of entertainment and recreation.  It may also help you to get in a great workout from time-to-time.  Pools are the best places to exercise your body, as it doesn't put any pressure on your joints when you work on in water.  There are a few pool exercises you should put into your fitness routi...

Four Simple Everyday Tasks that Will Keep Your Apartment Clean

Are you struggling to keep your apartment clean because you are too busy?  Being busy sometimes means that household chores take a backseat to all of life's other responsibilities, like work and family.  However, you might be growing tired of looking at the same mess every single day.  At your apartments in Gainesville, FL, you can make some small daily changes to keep your home clean all the time.  There are a few simply everyday tasks you can implement that will keep...

Tips to Live in Peace with a Dog in Your Apartment

Do you have a dog in your apartment?  Do you want to get a dog, but worried about having a dog in an apartment?  Even the best of dog owners have many tips and tricks for keeping the peace when they live with their dog in our apartments in Gainesville, FL.  Although our pet-friendly amenities provide much room and exercise for your furry friends, it can still be challenging to make sure everyone is happy living in an apartment with a dog.  By following some of these tips, ...

Storage Solutions for Your Gainesville Apartment

Whenever you live in an apartment, you may find yourself scratching your head and wondering how you will fit all of your belongings.  Even though space may seem limited, there are many ways to implement solutions that will allow you to fit everything you need.   This might take some creativity and innovation.  Living in our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL is easy when you implement the right storage solutions.  There are a few storage solutions you can use to f...

Three Steps to Finding a Roommate to Share Your Gainesville Apartment

Are you interested in moving into an apartment but want to share the costs with a roommate?  Are you looking to socialize and live with a roommate?  There are many perks to choosing to live with a roommate when you are renting apartments in Gainesville, FL, but finding one that is compatible with you is no easy task.  When you follow these few steps, you will be able to choose a roommate to share your apartment. Ask Around First Before you put an ad out in...

Pet Etiquette in Your Apartment Complex

Owning a pet is one of life's greatest joys, but when you live in communal living, it can be your neighbor's nightmare.  To prevent your pet from becoming a nuisance in your apartment community, you will want to abide by some basic rules.  Many residents keep their pets safe, healthy, and clean when they live in communities like our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, but this is a challenge for others.  In order to keep the peace with your neighbors, you should fol...

The Right Way to Approach the Apartment Search

Are you prepared to start looking for a new apartment?  Are you aware of what you are looking for and ready to schedule tours of different complexes?  Searching for the perfect apartment may seem impossible, but if you approach the search with preparation and focus, you will be able to find something that suits you.  Our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL recommend touring our grounds and unit to see everything for yourself, as you will want to feel welcomed when you are ch...

Six Apartment Rules No One Talks About, But Everyone Follows

When you live in an apartment community, there are many unspoken rules that many people follow just because they want to live in a great place.  Most residents work together to keep the community looking beautiful.   They also act neighborly by being respectful of the shared property.  When you live at our apartments in Gainesville, FL, you will have access to beautiful, sprawling amenities in our community.  Our residents respect our grounds so they can benefit from ...

Five Perks of Living in an Apartment Community

Are you debating whether you want to rent a townhouse, apartment, or condominium in a high rise?  Are you looking for a community that will enhance your lifestyle?  There are many benefits to living in a community of other renters who are typically in similar life situations as you are.  From having socialization opportunities to access to maintenance free amenities, the benefits are endless when you live at our apartments in Gainesville, FL.  Consider choosing an apartmen...

Four Tips to Live with Kids in an Apartment

Do you share your small apartment with your entire family, kids and all?  Do you sometimes feel like you are living on top of one another and all your belongings?  There are many ways to keep you and your family happy while you're living at our apartments in Gainesville, FL.  Small spaces may not sound ideal at first, but they can actually provide your family with many positive experiences.  You have the opportunity to develop close relationships and deeper connections...

Seven Apartment Decorating Tips that Won't Break the Budget

Have you recently moved into your new Florida apartment?  Staring at blank walls and looking at full boxes can be overwhelming, but over time, you will start to feel at home in your new place.  Our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL make our residents feel at home even before they get settled.  However, you will still want to add some personal flair to your apartment.   Follow these seven apartment decorating tips to help you make your apartment cozier without bre...

Five Spring Cleaning Tasks Every Apartment Owner Should Do

Are you stuck inside and looking for something productive to do in your apartment?  Spring cleaning is a great way to give your home a much-needed refresh, update its appearance, and remove unnecessary clutter.  It's also a great way to keep busy.  By organizing, cleaning, getting rid of stuff, scrubbing, and sanitizing, you can have your apartments in Gainesville, FL in great shape all year long.  There are five easy spring cleaning tasks every apartment owner should ...

Four Simple Activities to Entertain Kids and Dogs in Your Apartment

When you live in an apartment with a family, you are already spending a lot of time in close quarters.  Adding a dog to the mix can sometimes make things even more hectic.  However, there are many ways to entertain everyone at the same time.  At our apartments in Gainesville, FL, we offer pet-friendly rentals and have accommodations that are specific for families with pets.  There are many things to do to keep both your kids and your dog happy and busy while living in your...

Four Fun Things to Do In Gainesville, FL

Are you planning a move to Gainesville, FL?  Are you looking for quality apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL?  Do you want to know what types of activities you can do and places you can visit once you're there?  There are plenty of activities and attractions to keep you busy once you make your move to Gainesville.  Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, which makes it a busy and popular destination to find attractions like restaurants, shopping, and natur...

Tips to Organize your Apartment Kitchen

Living in an apartment is a great way to meet new people and live within a community.  When it comes time to stock your kitchen with the essentials, you may wonder how you are going to fit everything into your apartment kitchen.  At our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, we offer spacious kitchens to match everyone's lifestyle and kitchen needs.  However, there are many easy tips to increase your kitchen storage and maximize your use of the space.  Here are some t...

The Mayfair in Gainesville Amenities You Can't Live Without

Are you looking for apartments in Gainesville, FL that offer amenities to enhance your lifestyle?  Do you want access to a community that feels like a resort?  At the Mayfair in Gainesville, you can find many amenities that will enhance your lifestyle by providing access to recreation, relaxation, and rejuvenation right outside your apartment door.  There are many amenities at our apartments in Gainesville, FL that you won't know how you ever lived without them. ...