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Where to live near Chabad

Choosing an apartment? Living close to the Chabad House makes it easy to walk over for Shabbat dinner, services and everything in between.

Why location matters

Shabbat is better when it's a short walk.

The Chabad House is at 3144 N Alafaya Trail, just south of campus near Science Drive. Students who live nearby can walk over for Friday Knight Live, Shabbat lunch and the daily minyan, and pop in anytime.

Not sure which place is right for you? Reach out and we'll be happy to help you and your parents decide.

The Chabad House at 3144 N Alafaya Trail
Our recommendations

Closest to Chabad first

Walking times are from the Chabad House door and are approximate.

1 min walk

Lark Central Florida

3200 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando

Next door to the Chabad House. Furnished studios to 4-bedrooms with a private bathroom for each bedroom, plus a UCF shuttle.

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4 min walk

Verve Orlando

3133 N Alafaya Trail (at Science Dr), Orlando

Brand new for 2026, right across Alafaya Trail. Furnished studios to 5-bedrooms, with study rooms, a fitness center and a pool.

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7 min walk

The Verge

11841 Jefferson Commons Cir, Orlando

Less than a mile from campus. UCF Global partner housing for international students.

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9 min walk

Boardwalk at Alafaya Trail

11801 Boardwalk Dr, Orlando

Furnished 4-bedroom, 4-bath apartments with a UCF shuttle stop on site.

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11 min walk

College Station

12100 Renaissance Ct, Orlando

Furnished 4-bedroom apartments with individual leases, on the UCF shuttle route.

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12 min walk

Pointe at Central

2635 College Knight Ct, Orlando

UCF-affiliated housing, including for transfer students.

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13 min walk

The 9 at UCF

12155 Science Dr, Orlando

On Science Drive, in University Park.

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13 min walk

Mercury 3100

3100 Alafaya Club Dr, Orlando

Furnished 3- and 4-bedroom apartments with private bathrooms, a pool and a UCF shuttle.

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14 min walk

The Village at Science Drive

2913 Einstein Way, Orlando

In University Park, off Science Drive.

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Rents, floor plans and availability change every year. Check with each property's leasing office before you sign. Looking at somewhere not on this list? Ask us how far it is from Chabad.