Are you still looking for an apartment near USF with an August 2024 move-in date? This summer is flying by but don't fear, ApartmentsForBulls is here to help! Here are 5 tips to help guide your apartment search near The University of South Florida and find the best community to meet your lifestyle and budget before classes begin at USF this Fall.
1. Consider Larger Floor Plan Types
1-bedroom apartments in Tampa, particularly at apartment communities walkable or a quick drive to the University of South Florida campus, tend to sell out first as lots of students prefer to live alone, making smaller floor plans some of the most sought-after options. Some apartment communities are sold out of their 1-bedrooms by November before the next August move-in!
If you're stuck on living alone and struggling to secure an apartment for just yourself, consider shifting your search and signing an individual lease in a larger floor plan like a 2-bedroom or 4-bedroom apartment home. Many apartment communities even offer roommate matching if you don't have any roommates to live with. You'll fill out a lifestyle questionnaire on your application with questions on habits like your sleep schedule, study schedule, social life, and more. The apartment leasing team will then match you up with roommates who match your lifestyle!
2. This is your opportunity for a deal on Tampa apartments
Apartments in Tampa tend to offer lots of great deals throughout the summer months, everything from waived signing fees to discounted rent to gift card giveaways. When you're looking through apartment options in Tampa, use our
apartment deals page to find the best specials in town. You can even narrow down your search based on your budget and preferred floor plan so you can see the best deals for your dream apartment.
3. Use a resource that's up-to-date, you don't have time to waste!
Our team calls all ApartmentsForBulls communities every month to update pricing and availability so that Tampa renters have the most up-to-date information possible. When reviewing your options, pay attention to notes in our floor plans and pricing section on which floor plans are already sold out for a Fall '24 move-in.
Additionally, use our filters to narrow down your apartment search with your maximum budget, floor plan preference, and the exact amenities and apartment features you're looking for. Make a list of your top 5 must-have features, like a
pet-friendly apartment, an
apartment with a washer and dryer, or an
apartment with a swimming pool to name a few. Then, use our filters to find exactly what you're looking for!
4. Can't visit in person? Take advantage of Tampa apartment tours on TikTok and Insta
Our team loves producing creative video content for the apartment communities near USF, and our social media accounts are a great resource for students wanting to get a peek into what life is like in different communities. Check out our
TikTok @ApartmentsForBulls or
Instagram @apartmentsforbulls to watch some quick apartment tour videos and discover your apartment options near USF.
5. Hurry up and schedule your tours for apartments near USF!
After perusing ApartmentsForBulls and our social media, we recommend scheduling 3-5 tours for 1 day as soon as possible to get the ball rolling. Apartment tours take about 30 minutes – 1 hour, so we recommend knocking out multiple tours in one day. Come prepared with any questions you have and take notes throughout the tours, so that at the end of the day, you can come together with your future roommates or parents to review your options and make your decision for Fall '24 housing.