The Brady at Tampa Palms is an apartment community at 5100 Live Oaks Blvd in Tampa, FL 33647, in the Tampa Palms area northeast of the University of South Florida. Residents have open parking at the community, and USF Contemporary Art Museum is reached by driving toward the USF Tampa campus via Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and the campus roads around Holly Drive. Because parking rules on campus can change by lot and event, check USF visitor parking guidance before each museum visit.
USF Contemporary Art Museum is part of the University of South Florida’s arts ecosystem and is known for rotating contemporary art exhibitions, university-connected programming, and work that draws students, faculty, artists, and Tampa Bay visitors. It matters most to renters who want access to campus culture without living directly on campus: art students, USF staff, museum volunteers, visiting lecturers, medical and research professionals near the USF area, and residents who simply like having a serious exhibition space within their regular Tampa routine.
If you are comparing an apartment near USF Contemporary Art Museum with parking, the practical question is less about a straight-line distance and more about the trip you will actually make. From The Brady, residents typically use Bruce B. Downs Boulevard to move between Tampa Palms, the USF area, Fletcher Avenue, Fowler Avenue, and nearby campus destinations. I-75 is also close for trips north toward Wesley Chapel or south toward broader Tampa connections, while I-275 is the better-known route for many drives into central Tampa.
The parking setup at The Brady is straightforward: the community offers open parking for residents. That is helpful if your weekly rhythm includes driving to campus for exhibitions, evening talks, studio visits, or events at nearby USF destinations. On the museum side, plan ahead for university visitor parking, especially during classes, athletic events, or larger campus programs, since the easiest lot or payment method may depend on the day and time.
Inside the community, the floor plan mix gives renters more flexibility than a one-size apartment search. The Brady at Tampa Palms offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts ranging from 729 to 1,582 square feet, including select plans with study space such as the A2, A4, B2, and C4 layouts. Current pricing, deposits, move-in dates, and availability change, so the leasing office is the best source for the exact home that is open when you are ready to tour.
The amenities that matter for this location are the ones that support daily routines before and after time on campus. The community includes four resort-style pools with a sun deck, a 24/7 fully equipped fitness center, a resident clubhouse, grilling stations, landscaped walking paths, bike trails, sports courts, a playground, pet-friendly spaces, private lakefront views, and Hillsborough River access. At home, available interior features include white shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, breakfast bars, modern lighting, ceiling fans in living rooms and bedrooms, framed bathroom mirrors, deep soaking bathtubs, wood-style flooring, and in-home full-size or stackable washer options, with private wraparound screened patios and balconies available in select homes.
The honest trade-off is that this is not the place to choose if your goal is to walk to USF Contemporary Art Museum or avoid driving around the USF area altogether. Tampa Palms is a quieter residential setting than the blocks immediately around campus, so most museum visits, campus errands, and late-day events will involve a car, rideshare, or careful transit planning.
If the balance of open resident parking, larger floor plans, and access to USF’s arts and campus corridor sounds right for your routine, contact The Brady at Tampa Palms or schedule a tour to compare available homes in person.