The Brady at Tampa Palms offers three-bedroom, two-bath apartment floor plans at 5100 Live Oaks Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647, in the Tampa Palms area of North Tampa. For renters looking for spacious 3 bedroom apartments close to USF Botanical Gardens, the community’s published three-bedroom layouts range from 1,369 to 1,582 square feet, with current pricing and availability best confirmed directly with the leasing office. The USF Botanical Gardens are part of the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus at 12210 USF Pine Drive, so this location is especially practical for people who regularly visit USF, nearby medical and research offices, or campus events.
USF Botanical Gardens is more than a pretty weekend stop. It functions as a living plant collection connected to the university, with gardens, plant education, seasonal events, and plant sales that draw local gardeners, students, faculty, families, and anyone who likes having a quiet green destination nearby. If you plan to visit often, it is smart to check current garden hours and event schedules before heading over, because university calendars, weather, and special programming can affect access.
From The Brady at Tampa Palms, most residents get around by car. Bruce B. Downs Boulevard is the main north-south corridor through Tampa Palms and the USF area, with routes connecting toward Fowler Avenue, Fletcher Avenue, the USF Tampa campus, Moffitt Cancer Center, AdventHealth Tampa, and the broader medical and academic district around the university. I-75 is also a key route for reaching Wesley Chapel, Brandon, and other parts of Tampa Bay, while I-275 is commonly used for trips toward central Tampa and downtown.
The three-bedroom floor plans are the reason this page is worth reading if you need actual living space, not just an extra room in name only. The C1 is listed at 1,369 square feet, the C2 and C3 at 1,510 square feet, and the C4 at 1,582 square feet. For roommates, households with guests, remote workers, or anyone who wants a dedicated study, hobby, or fitness room, those layouts give you more flexibility than a smaller two-bedroom home, while still keeping you within the Tampa Palms and USF orbit.
The community also publishes one- and two-bedroom options, with overall floor plans ranging from 729 to 1,582 square feet, so it can be useful if different members of a household or friend group are comparing sizes in the same community. Because lease terms, available apartment numbers, renovation status, and pricing change, the most accurate next step is to review the current floor plan page or ask the leasing office which three-bedroom homes are open for your preferred move-in window.
For day-to-day life, the amenities that matter most for this location are the ones that help you decompress without having to drive back toward campus or a busy commercial corridor. The Brady at Tampa Palms lists 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, private lakefront views, and Hillsborough River access. It is also a pet-friendly community, and the property FAQ notes on-site pet amenities including a dog park and pet relief areas, with pet fees, breed guidelines, and limits best confirmed with the office.
Inside the homes, the community’s amenity list highlights newly renovated homes coming soon, along with features such as white shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, breakfast bars, updated lighting, ceiling fans in living rooms and bedrooms, framed bathroom mirrors, deep soaking bathtubs, wood-style flooring, and in-home laundry options. Private wraparound screened patios and balconies are listed for select homes, so if outdoor space is important to you, ask the leasing team to confirm that feature for the exact apartment you are considering.
The honest trade-off is that Tampa Palms is not the same as living directly on the USF campus. If your priority is a car-free routine where you can walk to the Botanical Gardens, the library, classrooms, or campus offices every day, you may want to compare options immediately surrounding USF as well. The Brady is better suited to renters who want more residential space, on-site amenities, and access to major roads while still staying within a practical drive of the university area.
If a three-bedroom home near USF Botanical Gardens fits the way you expect to live, schedule a tour or contact The Brady at Tampa Palms leasing office to compare the C1, C2, C3, and C4 layouts in real time.