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The 400 Apartments

Independent living in Gainesville, Florida

Checked November 2, 2026

Provider details
Address400 NW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
CityGainesville
StateFlorida
Phone(352) 334-4025
Age requirement62 and older
Age rule basisHUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household.
Apartments101
Housing programHUD Section 8 project-based assistance
Income restrictedYes

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The 400 Apartments in Gainesville offers affordable senior living in newly renovated one-bedroom homes for people age 62 and older. It is a HUD Section 8 project-based community where rates are calculated based on income, and it is accepting applications for its HUD waiting list. Residents enjoy an on-site laundry facility, a computer lab, a community room and a gazebo, with controlled access and an elevator in the building.

Who pays for independent living?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Independent living guide · Paying for care

Common questions about The 400 Apartments

Where is The 400 Apartments located?

The 400 Apartments is at 400 NW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601.

How do I contact The 400 Apartments?

Call The 400 Apartments at (352) 334-4025.

How much does independent living cost?

There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for independent living?

No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.

What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?

Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.

Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?

Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.

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