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Cambridge Woods Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

University Area · Tampa, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Cambridge Woods

A large university-area community suited to renters wanting space and USF access at a moderate price. Inspect the exact unit carefully and ask about pest-control frequency and recent renovations.

Neighborhood

University Area

Address

14138 Monterey Pines Dr, Tampa, FL 33613

Floor plans

1–2 bedrooms

Advertised rents

$1,140–$1,583+ (as of 2026-07, per public listings)

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What residents like

✓Residents frequently cite proximity to USF as a major advantage.
✓Reviewers like the trees, grounds, and apartment size.
✓Maintenance staff receive positive mentions.

Common complaints

✕Reviewers report recurring concerns about pests and aging fixtures.
✕Common complaints include noise, parking, and inconsistent office follow-up.

Amenities

poolfitness centerbusiness centerclubhouse

The nitty-gritty

These details come from public property materials and listings available at research time. Fees, parking rules and utility packages can change, so request the complete lease-cost sheet before applying.

Parking

On-site parking; verify visitor policy.

Transit & commute

Convenient to USF, Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, and I-275.

Noise context

Student-area activity and neighboring-unit noise vary by building.

Flood & storm notes

Ask about drainage and storm-related access.

Unit features

patio or balcony; select washer-dryer connections; air conditioning

Research transparency

We cross-check property information and summarize recurring public resident feedback. A missing detail means we could not verify it reliably—not that the fee, rule or feature does not exist.

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Questions to ask when you tour Cambridge Woods

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
Which units are least exposed to road, rail, aircraft, amenity or nightlife noise?
How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?

About these pros & cons How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.

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