Frequently Asked Questions
What costs are due at move-in?
The following are due at move-in: $250 Leasing Fee, $50 Utility Setup Fee, $15 Personal Liability Fee (waived if verified personal renters insurance is provided), and first month's rent installment.
What parking options are available?
Surface lot parking is available throughout the community at no additional charge. Designated motorcycle parking spaces and visitor parking spaces are also available.
What internship, research, or employment opportunities are nearby?
Reflections is ideally located near USF Campus, AdventHealth, the VA Hospital, Busch Gardens, and a variety of tech companies, retail employers, and corporate offices along the Bruce B. Downs corridor and throughout the Tampa market.
Are there shopping and dining options nearby? What are the hot spots?
USF students at Reflections have no shortage of options nearby. For shopping, Wiregrass Mall, Citrus Park Mall, Tampa Premium Outlets, Target, and Publix are all within easy reach. Popular dining and hangout spots include Chick-fil-A, Jimmy John's, University Boba Tea House, Peach Cobbler Factory, Skipper's Smokehouse, Mr. Dunderbak's, Peabody's, and Ice Screamers.
Are parks or outdoor recreation areas nearby?
Yes! When you need a break from studying, there are several great outdoor spots nearby including Lettuce Lake Park, New Tampa Nature Park, George Russell Park, Violet Curry Nature Preserve Trail, Flatwoods Walking Trail, and the Bruce B. Downs Trail.
What utilities are included in rent?
Reflections includes a $40 per month per resident utility cap covering electricity, water, and sewer. Electricity is individually metered. Water and sewer are calculated based on the community's overall usage and each apartment home's square footage, with overage calculations processed through Entrata.
Is public transportation easily accessible? Do you have a ride share meet-up area?
Yes! Reflections is served by the HART University Area Connector Route 42, making it easy to get to and from USF Campus without a car.
What makes Reflections special and unique?
Reflections is more than student housing — it is a community built for the full college experience. Located just 1.2 miles from USF, residents enjoy fully furnished apartment homes with private suites, all-inclusive living, and resort-style amenities designed for both productivity and relaxation. Whether you are studying in the clubhouse, unwinding by the pool, or hanging out at the sand volleyball court with friends, Reflections delivers the perfect balance of independence, convenience, and community that makes off-campus living truly special.
Are you pet friendly?
Yes! Reflections welcomes up to two pets per apartment home with a maximum weight of 80 lbs. There is a $350 non-refundable pet fee and $45 monthly pet rent. The following breeds (or mixes of these breeds) are not permitted: Cane Corsos, Akitas, Great Danes, Pit Bulls (also known as American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or American Pit Bull Terriers), Bull Terriers, Bull Mastiffs, German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, Chow Chows, and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Do you have study spaces available?
Yes! The entire clubhouse is available for resident use, including one private study room.
What bus routes serve the community? Any after-hours stops?
Reflections is served by the HART University Area Connector Route 42, providing convenient access to USF Campus and the surrounding area.
How close is Reflections to USF Campus?
Reflections is 1.2 miles from USF Campus.
Are apartment homes furnished?
Yes! All Reflections apartment homes come fully furnished.
What costs are due at move-in?
The following are due at move-in: $250 Leasing Fee, $50 Utility Setup Fee, $15 Personal Liability Fee (waived if verified personal renters insurance is provided), and first month's rent installment.
What utilities are included in rent?
Reflections includes a $40 per month per resident utility cap covering electricity, water, and sewer. Electricity is individually metered. Water and sewer are calculated based on the community's overall usage and each apartment home's square footage, with overage calculations processed through Entrata.
Are apartment homes furnished?
Yes! All Reflections apartment homes come fully furnished.
What makes Reflections special and unique?
Reflections is more than student housing — it is a community built for the full college experience. Located just 1.2 miles from USF, residents enjoy fully furnished apartment homes with private suites, all-inclusive living, and resort-style amenities designed for both productivity and relaxation. Whether you are studying in the clubhouse, unwinding by the pool, or hanging out at the sand volleyball court with friends, Reflections delivers the perfect balance of independence, convenience, and community that makes off-campus living truly special.
What parking options are available?
Surface lot parking is available throughout the community at no additional charge. Designated motorcycle parking spaces and visitor parking spaces are also available.
Are you pet friendly?
Yes! Reflections welcomes up to two pets per apartment home with a maximum weight of 80 lbs. There is a $350 non-refundable pet fee and $45 monthly pet rent. The following breeds (or mixes of these breeds) are not permitted: Cane Corsos, Akitas, Great Danes, Pit Bulls (also known as American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or American Pit Bull Terriers), Bull Terriers, Bull Mastiffs, German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, Chow Chows, and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Do you have study spaces available?
Yes! The entire clubhouse is available for resident use, including one private study room.
What internship, research, or employment opportunities are nearby?
Reflections is ideally located near USF Campus, AdventHealth, the VA Hospital, Busch Gardens, and a variety of tech companies, retail employers, and corporate offices along the Bruce B. Downs corridor and throughout the Tampa market.
Are there shopping and dining options nearby? What are the hot spots?
USF students at Reflections have no shortage of options nearby. For shopping, Wiregrass Mall, Citrus Park Mall, Tampa Premium Outlets, Target, and Publix are all within easy reach. Popular dining and hangout spots include Chick-fil-A, Jimmy John's, University Boba Tea House, Peach Cobbler Factory, Skipper's Smokehouse, Mr. Dunderbak's, Peabody's, and Ice Screamers.
Are parks or outdoor recreation areas nearby?
Yes! When you need a break from studying, there are several great outdoor spots nearby including Lettuce Lake Park, New Tampa Nature Park, George Russell Park, Violet Curry Nature Preserve Trail, Flatwoods Walking Trail, and the Bruce B. Downs Trail.
How close is Reflections to USF Campus?
Reflections is 1.2 miles from USF Campus.
Is public transportation easily accessible? Do you have a ride share meet-up area?
Yes! Reflections is served by the HART University Area Connector Route 42, making it easy to get to and from USF Campus without a car.
What bus routes serve the community? Any after-hours stops?
Reflections is served by the HART University Area Connector Route 42, providing convenient access to USF Campus and the surrounding area.
What costs are due at move-in?
The following are due at move-in: $250 Leasing Fee, $50 Utility Setup Fee, $15 Personal Liability Fee (waived if verified personal renters insurance is provided), and first month's rent installment.
Are you pet friendly?
Yes! Reflections welcomes up to two pets per apartment home with a maximum weight of 80 lbs. There is a $350 non-refundable pet fee and $45 monthly pet rent. The following breeds (or mixes of these breeds) are not permitted: Cane Corsos, Akitas, Great Danes, Pit Bulls (also known as American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or American Pit Bull Terriers), Bull Terriers, Bull Mastiffs, German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, Chow Chows, and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
What parking options are available?
Surface lot parking is available throughout the community at no additional charge. Designated motorcycle parking spaces and visitor parking spaces are also available.
