Finding the right place to live near USF means looking past the photos and getting clear, tangible answers about the details that actually shape everyday life, from how close the property is to campus to what the apartments include, where to park, and which amenities actually support your routine. This FAQ page brings those answers together for students planning ahead for a full academic year in Tampa.
The Standard at Tampa puts students in a highly connected spot just off the University of South Florida campus, with University Square nearby, Uptown Tampa within easy reach, and shops and dining built into the property itself. With one- to five-bedroom floor plans, rooftop amenity spaces, study areas, and a social atmosphere shaped around student life, The Standard at Tampa gives students a clearer picture of what to expect before signing a lease for USF off-campus housing.
1. Location & Proximity To Campus
The Standard at Tampa is located at:
2850 University Square Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
The Standard at Tampa sits just off the University of South Florida campus in a well-connected part of Tampa, near University Square and Uptown Tampa.
The Standard at Tampa is 0.15 miles from the University of South Florida. That puts students close to campus for classes, study sessions, game days, and everyday stops around USF.
The Standard at Tampa is close to University Square and Uptown Tampa, so shopping, quick errands, and everyday stops are easy to work into a regular routine. Shops and dining are also part of the on-site experience, which adds even more convenience close to home.
Students living at The Standard at Tampa are near a range of casual dining spots, including:
- Panera Bread
- Tijuana Flats
- MISSION BBQ
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Miller’s Ale House
- World of Beer
- Chick-fil-A
The area around The Standard at Tampa puts students close to several popular destinations, including:
- University Square
- Uptown Tampa
- Busch Gardens
- Kiesel Park
2. Floor Plans, Furnishings, & Furniture Packages
The Standard at Tampa offers one-, two-, three-, four-, and five-bedroom apartments near USF. That range works well for students who want a private one-bedroom layout, a smaller shared setup, or a larger apartment with more roommates.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa offers furnished apartments with a full furniture package in both the common area and each bedroom. Furnished USF off-campus apartments are a major draw here, especially for students who want a move-in ready setup at the start of the semester.
Common-area furniture includes:
- Couch
- Accent chair
- Coffee table
- Side table
- Entertainment stand
- Barstools
- 50-inch smart TV
- 65-inch smart TV in premium units
- Pool table in premium units
Bedroom furniture includes:
- Full-size mattress
- Full-size bed frame
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Stackable dressers
- 32-inch TV in premium units
Apartments at The Standard at Tampa include stainless steel appliances, including:
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
In-unit washer and dryer sets are also included.
Apartments feature graphite counters and stainless steel appliances. The layouts are designed with open common areas, and select units include floor-to-ceiling windows for a brighter interior feel.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa offers layouts with private bedrooms and private bathroom options. Individually keyed bedrooms are also part of the apartment setup, which adds privacy within shared floor plans.
Yes. In addition to one- through five-bedroom apartments, The Standard at Tampa offers select layouts with:
- Balconies
- Lofts
- Walk-in closets
- Shared bathroom options
- Floor-to-ceiling windows in select units
- Premium unit upgrades
These options give students more choice in how they want their apartment to feel and function day to day.
Premium units include upgraded in-home features such as:
- 65-inch smart TV in the living room
- 32-inch TV in the bedroom
- Pool table in the apartment
High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout The Standard at Tampa.
3. Amenities
The Standard at Tampa includes several of its most recognizable amenity spaces on the rooftop, including a rooftop pool, heated spas, a fire pit, and a rooftop fitness center. These areas give the property a more elevated feel than many Tampa apartments near USF and create distinct spaces for workouts, downtime, and social time in the same building.
The fitness and wellness lineup includes:
- Rooftop fitness center
- Treadmills
- Ellipticals
- Stair climbers
- Stationary bikes
- Strength training machines
- Cable machines
- Free weights and barbells
- Benches
- Stability balls
- Plyo boxes
- Resistance bands
- TRX training system
- Yoga room
- Sauna
- Tanning beds
The Standard at Tampa covers both traditional gym equipment and recovery-focused spaces, so students can fit in anything from strength training to a quick yoga session.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa includes several spaces designed for schoolwork and studying, including:
- Academic lounge
- Computer lab with Macs and PCs
- Free printing
- Private study rooms with bistro-style tables
These spaces are especially useful for residents who want options beyond their apartment when it is time to focus.
The Standard at Tampa includes a strong lineup of indoor entertainment and hangout spaces, including:
- Game room with pool table, foosball, and shuffleboard
- Multi-sport simulator for PGA golf, soccer, baseball, and more
- Coffee bar
- Arcade and game room
- Shops and dining
The amenity package leans into both everyday convenience and built-in entertainment, which helps The Standard at Tampa stand out among USF off-campus apartments.
Outdoor amenities include:
- Rooftop pool
- Heated spas
- Fire pit
- Four outdoor courtyards
- Outdoor grilling areas
- Hammock garden
- Cornhole area
- Outdoor gaming lawn
There are several places to spend time outside, whether the plan is to swim, meet up with friends, or just step away from the apartment for a while.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa includes on-site shops and dining, which adds convenience for quick meals, coffee runs, and everyday stops without going far from home.
4. Shared Spaces, Community Programming, & Resident Perks
The Standard at Tampa includes a range of shared spaces across the building, with options for studying, socializing, entertainment, and outdoor downtime.
Study Spaces
- Academic lounge
- Private study rooms with bistro-style tables
- Computer lab with Macs, PCs, and free printing
- Social And Entertainment Spaces
- Game room with pool table, foosball, and shuffleboard
- Multi-sport simulator
- Coffee bar
- Outdoor Shared Spaces
- Rooftop pool deck
- Four outdoor courtyards
- Hammock garden
- Outdoor gaming lawn
- Cornhole area
- Grilling areas
- On-Site Conveniences
- Shops and dining on-site
Yes. The Standard at Tampa offers residence life programming built around P.A.W.S., a model focused on philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth. The event calendar is designed to help residents get involved and feel more connected to the people around them.
P.A.W.S. is the resident programming model at The Standard at Tampa. It organizes events and engagement around four areas:
- Philanthropic growth
- Academic growth
- Wellness growth
- Social growth
Yes. The Standard at Tampa offers roommate matching through RoomSync. Students can create a profile, browse potential roommates, compare compatibility based on lifestyle preferences, and choose their own roommate through the app. RoomSync also includes gender-inclusive matching tools and considers details like study habits, sleep schedules, cleanliness preferences, and service or emotional support animal needs.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa includes The Standard Perks, a resident loyalty program built around discounts and offers from local businesses near USF. Perks currently include deals on food, drinks, dessert, cleaning services, painting or drywall repair, towing help, and other local services, along with select event sponsorships and promotions tied to resident life. Residents access these offers by presenting the Perks card at participating businesses.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa uses the You Speak, We Listen program to gather feedback through quarterly resident satisfaction surveys, real-time reviews in the resident portal, and an open-door approach for comments and concerns.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa offers an optional credit-building and financial tools program through RentPlus. The program reports eligible on-time monthly housing payments to major credit bureaus and also includes budgeting tools, financial classes, credit monitoring, and fraud protection. It is optional and residents may opt out.
5. Safety, Security, & Transportation
The Standard at Tampa includes multiple access-control and monitoring measures across the building and amenity areas. Security features include:
- FOB-controlled building access
- FOB-controlled apartment front doors
- FOB-controlled individually locking bedroom doors
- FOB-controlled access to select amenity spaces
- Security cameras throughout the property
- CCTV monitoring in select common areas
- Access-controlled parking garage
- Towing enforcement
Yes. Bedrooms at The Standard at Tampa are individually locking and FOB-controlled, which adds another layer of privacy within shared apartments.
The Standard at Tampa has an on-site courtesy officer on select nights, along with rover patrol courtesy officer coverage on select nights.
Parking is available in several formats, with assigned spaces handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Current options include:
- Reserved garage parking: $60 per month
- Reserved uncovered garage parking: $35 per month
- Surface lot parking: $20 per month
- One-time decal fee: $15
A parking waitlist is available, and guest, retail, and future resident parking are also offered on-site.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa offers guest parking on-site. Retail parking and future resident parking are also available.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa has two Bull Runner stops on the property, which gives students a campus transit option close to home.
6. Pet Policies
Yes. The Standard at Tampa allows pets, with a maximum of two animals permitted per apartment.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa has breed restrictions as part of its pet policy. Restricted breeds include:
- Chow Chow
- German Shepherd
- Doberman Pinscher
- Mastiff breeds
- Staffordshire Terrier breeds
- Pit Bull
- Rottweiler
- Cane Corso
- Akita
- Siberian Husky
- Dogo Argentino
- Alaskan Malamute
- Wolf-hybrid
- Any mix of these breeds
No. Exotic animals are not permitted at The Standard at Tampa. This includes birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish, and insects.
Yes. All pets and animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in. Applicants without pets are also required to complete a pet profile through PetScreening.
Yes. The monthly pet fee at The Standard at Tampa is $35.
The leasing office can help with full pet policy details, including approval requirements and any questions about specific animals, support animals, or service animals.
7. Management, Maintenance, & Leasing
Yes. The Standard at Tampa has an on-site team that helps with maintenance requests, package questions, lease support, and day-to-day resident needs during office hours.
Residents submit maintenance requests online through the resident portal. The on-site team also helps with other apartment-related questions and support needs.
The Standard at Tampa offers 12-month housing contracts. The contract term begins in August and ends in July.
Monthly installments include:
- High-speed internet
- Cable
- Pest control
- Utility caps
- Furniture package
- TV
- Access to community amenities
Monthly installments are due on the first day of each month. Payments can be made online through the resident portal or by dropping off a check in the office. Payments received after the third day of the month are considered late.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa offers roommate matching through RoomSync for students who do not already have a roommate group in place.
Yes. The Standard at Tampa allows housing contract assignments. To complete an assignment, the current resident must submit an Assignment Intent Form, find an incoming resident who applies and is approved, and complete the required fee and move-out steps through the office.
No. The Standard at Tampa does not allow subleasing. Housing contract assignments are the approved option for residents who need someone else to take over their contract.
Students can apply online and contact the leasing team for help with tours, application questions, and next steps. The Standard at Tampa also has a leasing guide for first-time student renters and guarantors who want a clearer picture of the process.
Applicants who are under 18 when they submit an application must have a parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 sign the housing contract in the adult’s name on the student’s behalf. To complete the process, the parent or legal guardian submits the application as a self-qualifying applicant, the student completes the roommate profile, and the adult reviews and signs the housing contract. The student must also be added to the application as a child occupant or reported to the leasing office. Spaces are reserved after the housing contract is signed, not when the application is started.