The Standard at Tampa — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
USF / University Area, Tampa, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
USF / University Area
Address
2850 University Square Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Floor plans
1BR–5BR (student, by-the-bed leases)
Advertised rents
~$750–$1,290 per bed (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2019
What residents like
- ✓Students consistently rank the amenity set — especially the rooftop pool and game rooms — among the best near USF
- ✓Reviewers praise fast maintenance and clean common areas
- ✓Staff are frequently described as genuinely friendly and helpful
- ✓Walkable location immediately adjacent to campus
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report frequent Wi-Fi outages, a pain point for coursework
- ✕Parking is a recurring complaint, including towing disputes and scarce visitor spots
- ✕Some residents mention seasonal gnat problems that went unresolved
Our take
A 2019-built luxury student high-rise from Landmark Properties directly beside USF, leased by the bed with one- to five-bedroom furnished units. It suits students who want premium amenities and campus walkability, with reviews that are largely positive apart from parking and internet reliability gripes.
Amenities
Rooftop poolGolf simulatorArcade and game roomFitness centerPrivate courtyardFully furnished unitsOn-site retailResident events
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.