What Is an Individual Lease?
Hub Tampa offers leases by the bed, not by the full apartment. That means each resident signs for their own bedroom space and a monthly installment rather than taking responsibility for the entire unit.
How This Works In Your Favor
- Clearer financial responsibility: Your student is responsible for their own lease, not their roommate’s portion.
- More predictable budgeting: Monthly installments are easier to plan around than shared household rent and utilities.
- Roommate flexibility: Students can live with friends or use roommate matching while keeping lease responsibilities separate.
- Student accountability: The lease structure gives students clear responsibilities for payments, communication, and general apartment care.
Roommate Matching
We offer roommate matching to complement our individual leases at no cost upon request. Future residents complete profiles that help the team understand shared interests, study habits, sleep habits, majors, and other lifestyle preferences. This can be helpful for students who are new to USF, moving to Tampa from another area, or looking for roommates outside their existing friend group.
Learn MoreOur apartments near USF come fully furnished to make the move-in process simpler for students and families.
What’s Included
- Fully furnished apartments with a bedroom and shared living area furniture
- Bedroom furniture, including a bed, desk, chair, and built-in storage
- Furnished living spaces with seating and a smart TV
- Stainless steel kitchen appliances, including a stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator
- Quartz stone countertops and designer cabinetry
- Individual-keyed bedroom entry
- Blackout shades in every bedroom
- Wood-style flooring
- Executive business area with Macs, PCs, and printers
- Private meeting rooms
- Outdoor study area
- Clubroom with TVs, lounge space, and coffee bar
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Fitness center, yoga room, sauna, rooftop pool, rooftop deck, tanning ledges, and shaded seating
- Bike and scooter storage
What’s Left In The Budget
- Monthly installments: Rates vary by floor plan, bedroom type, lease term, and current availability.
- Required fees: Current fees include a one-time application fee, one-time administrative fee, monthly valet trash fee, annual Conservice fee, and package service fee. Additional fees may apply.
- Renter’s insurance: Students should confirm current requirements and available options before signing.
- Parking: Reserved parking is available in the multi-level garage for an additional monthly fee.
- Personal living costs: Families should plan for groceries, toiletries, cleaning items, school supplies, transportation, dining out, and personal purchases.
- Upgraded units: Hub+ Mansion upgrades may include features such as private outdoor terraces, outdoor furniture, private hot tubs, smart home technology, upgraded TVs, upgraded finishes, and upgraded furniture packages.
College housing works best when students have places to study, recharge, and meet people without leaving the property.
Shared Spaces, Events & Everyday Connection
Living near USF is not only about getting to class. It is also about helping students feel connected to the people and places around them. Hub Tampa offers shared spaces where residents can study together, relax after class, watch a game, or spend time with roommates and friends.
Community features include:
- Clubroom with TVs
- Lounge space
- Coffee bar
- Rooftop deck
- Rooftop pool
- Outdoor seating
- Resident events
- Giveaways
- Pop-up shops
- Local brand collaborations
- Fitness classes
- Game-day watch parties
- Pet-friendly features, including a dog park with built-in activities
These spaces and events can be especially helpful for students who are new to Tampa or still getting to know their roommates and neighbors. Instead of relying only on campus activities, students have places within the community where casual connections can happen throughout the year.
Fitness, Wellness & Taking Breaks
College days can be full, and students benefit from having places to move, reset, and take a break without leaving the community. Hub Tampa gives residents access to a fitness center, yoga room, sauna, and wellness-focused resident events near USF.
Fitness and wellness features include:
- Fitness center
- Cardio and strength areas
- Yoga room
- Sauna
- Rooftop pool and deck
- Tanning ledges and shaded pergola seating
- Wellness programming
For students balancing coursework, social plans, internships, and personal responsibilities, these spaces give them convenient ways to take a break close to home.
Spaces for Academic Focus
Hub Tampa includes several study-friendly areas and resources:
- Executive business area with Macs, PCs, and printers
- Private meeting rooms
- Outdoor study area
- Clubroom with TVs, lounge space, and coffee bar
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building
These spaces are useful during midterms, finals, group projects, online meetings, or everyday coursework. For students who like to change locations throughout the day, having multiple study options close to their apartment can make it easier to stay focused between classes and campus commitments.
Moving can be stressful. Hub Tampa does our best to streamline this process for our residents and their families.
Before Move-In
Because Hub Tampa apartments come furnished, students can focus on personal essentials and décor rather than purchasing and transporting large furniture. Families should plan to bring bedding, towels, cookware, toiletries, cleaning supplies, school items, and personal décor. Shared household items should be coordinated with roommates wherever applicable.
Before move-in, students and parents should review the lease, payment schedule, move-in instructions, parking details, pet policies if applicable, and any community guidelines. Talking through these items early can help students feel more prepared when they arrive.
On Move-In Day
Once students arrive, they should take a few minutes to walk through their apartment and confirm that the main items are in place, including furniture, appliances, keys, and bedroom access. If anything is missing, damaged, or not working as expected, they should report it to the on-site leasing staff as soon as possible.
From there, it usually helps to unpack the essentials first: bedding, toiletries, chargers, school supplies, and a few basic kitchen items. Students do not need to organize the entire apartment immediately, but unpacking the first-night essentials can make the first day more manageable.
Settling In
Be sure to pack a few things that remind your student of home, such as photos, decorations, favorite blankets, desk items, or other small personal touches. These details can help their new off-campus apartment in Tampa feel familiar and personal without overpacking.
Another helpful step is for students to tour the building early. Learning where to find study spaces, fitness areas, package areas, parking, common spaces, bike storage, and the leasing office can make the first few days easier as they settle into life at Hub Tampa.
Location is a major factor for parents comparing apartments near USF. Hub Tampa is located at 12202 Club Dr. in Tampa, FL, within walking distance of the University of South Florida campus.
Walking to Campus
Hub Tampa is located 0.4 miles from USF, giving students a practical option for getting to campus without depending on a car every day. That proximity can be helpful for students who want to head to class, visit campus resources, meet classmates, attend events, or return to their apartment between commitments.
Rideshare and Local Mobility
For trips beyond walking distance, students can use rideshare, personal vehicles, bikes, scooters, or nearby transit options, depending on their schedule and destination. Families may want to talk through late-night transportation plans, game-day travel, and how students will get to internships, appointments, grocery stores, or campus activities.
Biking and Scooters
Hub Tampa offers storage for bikes and scooters, giving residents a designated place to keep them when they are not in use. This can be helpful for students who want another way to get to class, nearby errands, or local dining without driving for every trip.
Parking
Reserved parking is available in the multi-level parking garage for an additional monthly fee. Availability, pricing, and eligibility should be confirmed before signing.
Public Transit
Nearby Tampa transit options and bus stops near University Mall give students another way to move through the area. Students should review current routes, schedules, and live arrival details before planning their daily commute.
Off-campus living is a chance for students to take more ownership of day-to-day responsibilities while still having parents and guardians available for guidance. At Hub Tampa, students should generally be the primary point of contact for routine housing matters, including payments, maintenance requests, lease questions, roommate communication, and community updates.
Privacy and Account-Specific Questions
For privacy reasons, the Hub Tampa team may not be able to share certain account, lease, payment, or resident details with a parent or guardian unless the student has given the office direct permission to do so. This is common in student housing and helps keep communication centered on the resident.
Parents can still ask general questions about the community, leasing process, amenities, parking, move-in preparation, or available floor plans. For details tied to a specific resident account, your student may need to be part of the conversation or provide consent first.
A Helpful Family Communication Plan
Families should consider discussing the following in advance:
- Who will make the monthly payments
- When parents should be contacted about apartment concerns
- How students will share lease updates or renewal information
- What to do if maintenance is needed
- How roommate concerns should be handled
- How often will students and parents check in during the first few weeks
With a little planning, students can take the lead on their housing experience while parents remain informed and ready to help them think through decisions when needed.
What Students Should Handle Directly
Students are expected to manage the everyday details that come with apartment living. This helps them build confidence, learn how to communicate clearly, and stay on top of responsibilities throughout the lease term.
Common student responsibilities include:
- Submitting maintenance requests through the resident portal and following up as needed
- Reading emails, portal messages, and other community notices
- Understanding when monthly installments are due and how payments are made
- Communicating with roommates about cleaning, shared supplies, guests, and noise
- Asking lease-related questions before deadlines pass
How Parents Can Stay Involved
Parents and guardians can still play an important role without taking over every detail. The most helpful approach is often to guide students before issues come up, then encourage them to communicate directly when they need help.
Parents can stay involved by:
- Reviewing the lease together before signing
- Creating a shared budget plan
- Tracking payment dates, move-in details, renewal deadlines, and move-out requirements
- Talking through cleaning, laundry, groceries, roommate communication, and maintenance requests
- Encouraging students to ask questions early
Is Hub Tampa close to USF?
Yes. Hub Tampa is located near the University of South Florida campus in Tampa, FL, 0.4 miles from USF.
Are leases individual or shared by the full apartment?
Leases are individual and based by the bed, not by the full unit. Each resident is responsible for their own bedroom space and monthly installment.
Are the apartments furnished?
Yes. Our apartments are fully furnished and include bedroom furniture, living room furniture, kitchen appliances, and other apartment features that help simplify move-in.
What floor plans are available?
Hub Tampa offers furnished apartment options for students near USF. Families should review current floor plan availability directly with the leasing team, since availability and rates can change throughout the leasing season.
Is parking available?
Yes. Reserved parking is available in the multi-level parking garage for an added monthly cost. Families should confirm current availability, pricing, and eligibility before signing.
Does Hub Tampa offer roommate matching?
Yes. Roommate matching is available at no cost upon request. Profiles may consider shared interests, study habits, sleep habits, majors, and lifestyle preferences.
What should families budget for beyond monthly installments?
Families should plan for required fees, optional parking, renter’s insurance if needed, groceries, personal items, household supplies, transportation, and any upgraded apartment features their student selects.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Hub Tampa is pet-friendly and includes a dog park with built-in activities. Families should review the current pet policy before signing, including any pet fees, monthly pet rent, breed or weight restrictions, roommate considerations, and documentation requirements.