University of South Florida Area Apartments for Rent

Warm, salty breezes and palm trees greet students arriving at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Not far from the Gulf of Mexico, USF offers balmy evenings and year-round sunshine in addition to its 13 colleges and four campuses. This tropical setting is perfect for outdoor activities, including swimming, boating, and fishing. Just south of USF, Bush Gardens Tampa and Adventure Island contain a different kind of fun with roller-coasters and other thrill rides.

USF is a top-rated research institution and is ranked as one of the top public universities in the country. The South Florida Bulls football team competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big East Conference. USF was founded in 1956 and has rapidly grown to the ninth largest university in the country.

Downtown Tampa is located along the Hillsborough River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The city is defined by unique neighborhoods that include the Channel District and historic Ybor City. The Florida Aquarium, the Tampa Convention Center, the Tampa Museum of Art, and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center are all popular attractions in downtown Tampa.