The Brady at Tampa Palms is an apartment community at 5100 Live Oaks Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647, with select homes offering private wraparound screened patios and balconies. For renters comparing rentals near USF Contemporary Art Museum with balcony, our community can be a practical fit if you want a Tampa Palms home base with access to the University of South Florida area rather than an apartment directly on campus. Current balcony availability, view, floor level, and pricing should be confirmed with the leasing office before you apply.
USF Contemporary Art Museum is part of the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus and is known for contemporary art exhibitions, public programs, and university-connected arts activity. People who care about being nearby often include USF students, faculty, museum visitors, arts professionals, medical campus employees who also use the USF area, and residents who like having campus lectures, galleries, and cultural events within a realistic drive. Living near this part of Tampa also puts you close to the broader USF district, including academic buildings, medical and research destinations, and everyday shopping and dining along major corridors.
From Tampa Palms, most residents get around by car using Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, which is the main north-south route connecting this neighborhood with USF, Fletcher Avenue, Fowler Avenue, and I-75. I-275 is also a key regional route for trips toward central Tampa, downtown, and Tampa International Airport. Around USF, plan for campus traffic at peak class times and event times, especially near Fowler Avenue, Fletcher Avenue, and the main campus entrances.
If a balcony or patio is central to your search, ask specifically which available floor plans include the private wraparound screened patio or balcony feature, since it is listed as available in select homes. A screened outdoor space can be useful in Tampa’s climate for morning coffee, reading, container plants, or stepping outside after a museum visit or long day on campus, while still having some protection from insects. It is also worth asking about orientation, lakefront views, sun exposure, and whether the outdoor space faces a quieter interior area or a more active community path.
The Brady at Tampa Palms offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 729 to 1,582 square feet, including layouts with study space in select one-, two-, and three-bedroom options. That range gives renters room to compare a simpler one-bedroom, a two-bedroom with more separation for a roommate or home office, or a larger three-bedroom layout. Because availability changes, the best next step is to review current openings with the office rather than relying on a static price or date.
Inside the homes, features listed for the community include white shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, modern tile backsplash, breakfast bars, modern lighting, living room and bedroom ceiling fans, framed bathroom mirrors, deep soaking bathtubs, wood-style flooring, and in-home full-size or stackable washers. Renovated homes are noted as coming soon, so if finishes matter to you, ask which homes have been updated and which are scheduled for renovation. For art students or anyone keeping supplies at home, it is also smart to ask about storage, natural light, and flooring in the exact apartment you tour.
The community amenities are especially relevant if you want downtime without leaving the neighborhood. The Brady at Tampa Palms includes four resort-style pools with sun deck areas, a 24/7 fully equipped fitness center, a resident clubhouse, grilling stations, landscaped walking paths, bike trails, a Zen garden with an ornamental fountain pool, basketball, tennis, and sand volleyball courts, plus a playground. The community is pet-friendly and lists pet amenities including a dog park and pet relief areas, with pet fees, rent, and restrictions handled through the community’s pet policy.
The honest trade-off is that this is not a walk-out-the-door campus apartment beside the museum. If your priority is walking to USF Contemporary Art Museum, attending frequent evening campus events without driving, or avoiding campus parking altogether, a home closer to the USF Tampa campus may suit you better. The Brady is more appropriate for renters who prefer Tampa Palms, community amenities, outdoor space in select homes, and driving access to USF rather than immediate campus adjacency.
If you would like to compare available homes with screened patios or balconies, contact the leasing office or schedule a tour of The Brady at Tampa Palms and ask to see the exact floor plans and views that match your move-in timing.