Where students live
University Square / Fowler Ave corridor and the Bruce B Downs strip are the signature zones, all tied together by the Bull Runner shuttle.
One of the deepest per-bed markets anywhere: from $232/bed shared-room configs at Hub to $1,290/bed at The Standard. USF runs its own portal at offcampushousing.usf.edu.
Apartments & rentals students actually use
| Community | Distance | Units & sizes | Furnished? | Rent | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Standard at Tampa University Square | 0.4 mi, ~8-min walk | 2x2 784 · 3BR 1,017–1,267 · 4x4 1,230–1,499 · 5BR 1,387–1,487 sq ft | Furnished + TVs | $750–$1,290/bed | website · floor plans |
| Hub on Campus Tampa Fowler / USF area | Walk/bike | Studio 355–453 · 2BR 615–769 · 3x3 1,015–1,090 · 4BR 952–1,304 sq ft | Furnished | $232–$1,825/bed by config | website · floor plans |
| The Province Tampa University Area, McKinley Dr | 0.6 mi; Bull Runner | 1x1 617 · 2x2 1,206 · 3x3 1,210–1,396 · 4x4 1,563 sq ft | Furnished | $749–$849/bed (3–4BR) | website · floor plans |
| IQ Apartments Bruce B Downs corridor | ~1 mi | 1BR 570–622 · 2x2 812–865 · 3x3 1,130 · 4x4 1,409–1,480 sq ft | Furnished | $825–$2,099/bed by size | website |
| 4050 Lofts 42nd St / USF area | Minutes; Bull Runner | 3BR & 4BR plans | Furnished | See site | website · floor plans |
Rates, sizes, and floor-plan links from official property sites, August 2026. Several are promotional starting rates and change often — verify with the property.
What you'll need
Nearly everything here comes furnished — use the checklist's furnished filter and focus on bedding, kitchen, and bath.
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