Willow Brooke Apartments — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
University, University, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
14416 Hellenic Dr, Tampa, FL 33613
Floor plans
1-2 BR
Advertised rents
$1,150-$1,600 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Explicitly pet-friendly, marketed as an affordable option in the pricier USF/Bruce B Downs corridor
- ✓Sits along Bruce B Downs Boulevard with easy access to USF, Rowlett Park, and Busch Gardens
Common complaints
- ✕Compact 680-940 sq ft floor plans limit space for larger households
- ✕Leasing is handled through a call-center line rather than a fully staffed on-site office
Our take
Willow Brooke Apartments markets itself as an affordable, pet-friendly 1- and 2-bedroom community on Bruce B Downs Boulevard in the University CDP, close to USF, Rowlett Park, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. It holds a solid renter reputation for value in a submarket where rents have climbed.
Amenities
Fitness areaPet friendly communityUpdated units
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.