Your Guide To Apartments Near University of South Florida
Parent’s Guide
Home Away From Home
Forest Lake is a community offering apartments near University of South Florida and University of Tampa. We are located on a spacious 40-acre property within the city limits of
Spacious Floor Plans
Our apartments near USF are available in a variety of floor plans, including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments. Residents are able to find a floor plan that best suits their living arrangements and their budget. All units have private bedrooms, private en-suite bathrooms, ample storage space, and beautiful natural light. Designed for comfort and privacy, our units make residents feel at home.
Comfortable & Secure Community
At Forest Lake, we aim for all residents to feel comfortable and safe living in our community. That’s why we have several features to promote security, including individually keyed front doors, controlled access into the building, security monitoring throughout the property, and resident-exclusive parking. Our central location is also moments from emergency services.

Thoughtfully Designed For Residents
Our apartments near USF are designed for our residents to have everything they need at their fingertips. With our ample luxury amenities and conveniences, residents can lead a productive, healthy, and balanced lifestyle. Residents enjoy exercising in our modern fitness center, getting work done in our private study nooks, swimming in our resort-style pool and relaxing in our clubhouse with friends.
High-Quality Furnishings
Our furnished apartments in
Roommate Matching Available
Unsure of who your child is going to be rooming with? If a resident does not have a roommate or roommates they wish to live with, we offer comprehensive roommate matching. This assessment matches residents with their ideal roommate based on their living arrangements, preferences, similar interests, and more. Roommate matching helps you find roommates that you get along with well and whose lifestyle agrees with yours.
On-Site Management
Residents can easily communicate with our on-site management and maintenance staff for help and answers to their questions. Our friendly staff is on-site, and maintenance is available by phone 24/7 to ensure requests are met promptly and conveniently. Our goal is to make your living experience as comfortable and convenient as possible, and we are available to assist you in any way we can.
Individual Housing Contracts
Forest Lake offers individual housing contracts to all residents. Individual housing contracts prevent residents from being liable for their roommates as each resident is only responsible for their monthly payment. Our housing contracts coordinate with the academic calendar so residents can move in at the start of the term. Contact our office to learn more about the individual housing contracts offered at Forest Lake.
