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BUY NEAR UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
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University of South Florida · Tampa, FL · Compare the home, the commute and the complete ownership plan.
University of South FloridaTampa, FL
Current homes in the USF sale view · checked Oct 15, 2026Change college
USF MARKET SNAPSHOT
Source-checked homes, at a glance.
Published inventory for the USF housing decision. These figures describe this listing sample, not citywide market trends.Homes for sale
Displayed sale listing sampleMedian asking price
This displayed listing sampleCampus reference radius
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University of South Florida · MARKET CONTEXT
Put the purchase in context.
University demand and local housing benchmarks, with the location and reporting period kept beside each number.
- Total students
- 49,875
University of South Florida institution · Fall 2025
University of South Florida Office of Decision Support ↗University & housing details Definitions, dates and sources
City median sale price $474,757
Median sale price for the cited city housing market; not a campus-only or student-property price.
Tampa, FL · 2026-07 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗1 bedroom rent reference $1,654/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Tampa, FL · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗Total students 49,875
USF student body / total university enrollment as of Drop/Add Fall 2025
University of South Florida institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-31T01:03:02-04:00University of South Florida Office of Decision Support ↗City sale-price change 5.5%
Year-over-year change paired with the saved city median sale-price series.
Tampa, FL · 2026-07 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗Studio rent reference $1,614/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Tampa, FL · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗2 bedrooms rent reference $1,992/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Tampa, FL · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗3 bedrooms rent reference $2,402/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Tampa, FL · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗Undergraduate students 37,517
Undergraduate enrollment, USF 2025-26 Pocket Fact Book
University of South Florida institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-31T01:03:02-04:00University of South Florida Office of Decision Support ↗Graduate / professional students 10,314
Graduate enrollment, USF 2025-26 Pocket Fact Book
University of South Florida institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-31T01:03:02-04:00University of South Florida Office of Decision Support ↗First-year students 3,780
Number of new first-time-in-college (FTIC) students, Fall 2025
University of South Florida institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-31T01:03:02-04:00University of South Florida Office of Decision Support ↗First-year students in campus housing 56.9%
New FTIC students residing in on-campus housing
University of South Florida institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-31T01:03:02-04:00University of South Florida Office of Decision Support ↗Campus housing requirement No
Freshmen / first-year students
University of South Florida institution · Current 2026 admissions guidance · Checked 2026-08-31T01:03:02-04:00University of South Florida Undergraduate Admissions ↗Campus housing guarantee No
USF states that on-campus housing is limited and some incoming students may be placed on a standby list; continuing-student guidance explicitly states that applying does not guarantee a room.
University of South Florida institution · 2026-27 housing cycle · Checked 2026-08-31T01:03:02-04:00University of South Florida Undergraduate Admissions ↗University figures and citywide housing data cover different populations and periods. They do not establish achievable rent, occupancy or investment returns for a specific property.
REAL HOMES. REAL NUMBERS. BRIGHTER FUTURES.
Homes near University of South Florida
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Available homes · Sorted by distance
1 / 4
$119,000
Tampa · 1.0 miles to USF
▱ 2 bedrooms ♙ 2 bathrooms ▦ 912 sq ft ⌂ Condo
Why this home surfacedclose to campus, lower purchase price within these results, roommate flexibility — then compare the full ownership cost and post-graduation plan.
Current published selection · last checked 2026-10-15. Confirm prices and availability. Distances are straight-line to campus.
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Julia WrightUSF RealtorLocal advice. Local insight. Better outcomes.
Matt DeanLoan Officer, NEXACreative financing for college home buyers.
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WHERE THE HOME CHANGES THE DAILY ROUTINE
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Price is only one variable. Compare the property type, recurring building costs and the actual trip to your USF destination.
USF area guideConfirm current availabilityUniversity Square
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USF area guideConfirm current availabilityTerrace Park
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$119K – $699KPublished asking-price sampleTampa Palms
Published sample homes1.7 mi median campus distanceCondo + Single Family
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$119K – $699KPublished asking-price sampleNew Tampa
Published sample homes1.7 mi median campus distanceCondo + Single Family
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Explore New Tampa →Fowler Avenue at University Square, Tampa · July 8, 2013 photograph. Photo: Evan Nichols · Source · CC BY 3.0 · Publisher-provided JPEG thumbnail bytes preserved unchanged; CSS contain displays the complete frame. No content edits, retouching, generated detail or current-condition claim. · MOSI grounds in Terrace Park · July 2013 photograph Photo: Evan Nichols · Source · CC BY 3.0 · Publisher-provided 960px JPEG bytes preserved; CSS contain displays complete frame; no content edits. · Tampa Palms around Compton Drive · January 2023 aerial photograph Photo: USDA NAIP, served by USGS The National Map · Source · Public domain · USGS provider-rendered natural-color JPEG export from locked NAIP raster; 900 by 600 meter Web Mercator bounding box at 960 by 640 pixels. JPEG bytes preserved; CSS contain displays complete frame; no content edits. · New Tampa · 2013 photograph Photo: Evan Nichols (Virtua… (source display) · Source · CC BY 3.0 · Publisher-provided JPEG thumbnail bytes preserved; CSS cover crop only.
Rent vs. own near USF: start with the same time horizon
Compare published USF-area rent evidence with a principal-and-interest starting point, then add the costs that make ownership real.
Rent data unavailableNo verified rent benchmark published4 YearsComparison horizon
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- Add taxes, insurance, HOA and repairs
- Stress-test any roommate contribution
- Plan the sale, rental or hold after graduation
PROPERTY + FINANCING, KEPT SEPARATE
Use the right professional for the right decision
Julia helps evaluate the home and neighborhood. Matt handles financing questions and eligibility. CollegeHousing.ai keeps the USF property context attached between them.USF-AREA REAL ESTATE
Julia Wright
REALTOR · Keller Williams Tampa Properties
- Property tours and offer strategy
- Neighborhood and building context
- Condo rules, condition and resale questions
COLLEGE HOUSING FINANCING
Matt Dean
Mortgage Loan Consultant · NEXA Lending · NMLS #227603
- Investor financing review
- Property-specific cost planning
- Confirm property state, intended use and program eligibility
USF BUYING INTELLIGENCE
Go deeper without losing your place
Choose the question that matches your housing plan, review the school-specific evidence, then return to the homes you are comparing.
Parent housingUSF Parent housingRead the existing school-specific answers with their source dates and qualifications.Read guide →Investor housingUSF Investor housingRead the existing school-specific answers with their source dates and qualifications.Read guide →FinancingUSF FinancingRead the existing school-specific answers with their source dates and qualifications.Read guide →
See all USF guides →QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK
USF home-buying answers
Who is the local Realtor for University of South Florida?
Julia Wright of Keller Williams Tampa Properties is the assigned CollegeHousing.ai real estate professional for University of South Florida.
How current are the homes shown here?
Each displayed listing includes its source and observation date. Confirm current availability, price and property details with the listing source and Julia. The school’s assigned Realtor is not necessarily the listing agent.
How is campus distance measured?
Distances are straight-line measurements to University of South Florida campus reference point. They are not walking or driving times or a campus boundary. Check the actual trip to the building you use.
What should I include when comparing ownership costs?
Use your property’s price, cash needed at purchase, financing terms, taxes, insurance, association fees, maintenance and selling costs over your expected hold period. Unknown figures remain blank until you supply them.
How do I ask about a specific home?
Select a home and use the property inquiry, or open the contact dialog for Julia. Your school and selected property stay attached to the request.
Is CollegeHousing.ai affiliated with University of South Florida?
No. CollegeHousing.ai and Julia Wright are independent of University of South Florida.
USF · SCHOOL RESOURCES
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These resources preserve school guidance from the dates shown. Follow the original source for current rules, eligibility and costs.
USF Tampa main campus address
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, USA; main university telephone 813-974-2011.
Applies to Tampa main campus, not St. Petersburg or Sarasota-Manatee.
University of South Florida Locations/Tampa Campus ↗ · Recorded
USF Tampa parking and transit services
USF Parking & Transportation Services provides parking permits, manages parking facilities, and manages the Bull Runner Transit System.
Service overview only; no property inventory.
USF Parking & Transportation Services ↗ · Recorded
USF Tampa parking rule and contact
Parking permits are required to park on campus 24/7. Parking & Transportation Services Tampa office: 4202 E Fowler Avenue, PSB101, Tampa, FL 33620-7700; 813-974-3990.
Rates and availability are not inferred.
USF Parking & Transportation Services ↗ · Recorded
USF off-campus housing non-endorsement policy
The USF-affiliated off-campus housing service states that inclusion of a property or rental unit does not constitute or imply USF or Off Campus Partners endorsement or approval of the landlord, property, business practices, safety, quality, or other features; USF and Off Campus Partners disclaim responsibility for problems and disputes.
Policy observation only; no listings included.
USF pregnant and parenting student support
USF's Pregnant and Parenting Students page describes Title IX protections and support, including possible relocation to more accessible housing and release from housing contracts for pregnancy-related reasons.
Not a general off-campus housing referral.
USF Title IX Office ↗ · Recorded
USF faculty/employee relocation resource
USF Human Resources publishes an Employee Perks & Discounts page including a relocation-services offer described as useful for people relocating for a new position.
This is not a USF-provided housing program.
USF Human Resources ↗ · Recorded
USF on-campus housing service
USF Housing & Residential Education provides official on-campus residential housing services and lists its Tampa office at 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, RAR 229, Tampa, FL 33620, 813-974-0001.
Institutional service/contact only; no residence-hall inventory.
USF Housing & Residential Education ↗ · Recorded
MOVING FOR WORK
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