A double in a University of Tampa residence hall costs $3,720 a semester in 2026–27, and Apartment List puts Tampa’s median one-bedroom rent at $1,287 a month in October 2026. This guide sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm, including the University of South Florida.
Details come from the University of Tampa’s Residence Life page and Apartment List, checked on 23 October 2026. I could not find USF’s 2026–27 Tampa hall rates (the pages I reached were out of date), so none are quoted. Apartment List medians are for whole apartments, not single rooms.
University of Tampa residence hall rates, 2026–27
| Hall and room type | Per semester | Two semesters |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, Brevard, Jenkins, McKay, Morsani, Smiley: single | $5,591 | $11,182 |
| Same halls: double | $3,720 | $7,440 |
| Austin, Grand Center, Morsani, Smiley, Vaughn Center: triple | $3,119 | $6,238 |
| Barrymore Hotel: single | $5,376 | $10,752 |
| Barrymore Hotel: double | $3,543 | $7,086 |
| Urso Hall: single, shared bath | $5,882 | $11,764 |
| Urso Hall: single, private bath | $6,369 | $12,738 |
| Palm or Straz Apartments: double | $5,068 | $10,136 |
| Palm or Straz Apartments: single | $6,002 | $12,004 |
The “two semesters” column is my doubling of the semester price. The page lists optional meal plans for 2026–27 at $3,321 to $3,477 a semester (12 meals a week to Carte Blanche), plus $75 to $150 in Spartan Dollars, and $1,876 for apartment residents only. It does not say whether a plan is required.
Private rental in Tampa
| Measure (October 2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median one-bedroom rent | $1,287 a month |
| Median two-bedroom rent | $1,607 a month |
| Overall median | $1,521, down 2.8% in a year |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Tampa
How much do University of Tampa residence halls cost?
From $3,119 a semester for a triple to $6,369 for a single with private bath in Urso Hall, for 2026–27.
What does USF housing cost?
I could not verify the 2026–27 rates. Check USF Housing directly.
Comparing Florida options? See our guides to student accommodation in Orlando, Miami and Gainesville, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
