The Ivy, tampa-fl

I've had a great experience living at The Ivy. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and they've made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. I've also noticed a big improvement with maintenance—they respond quickly and handle requests efficiently. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because the apartments feel a bit older, can be a little dusty, and have some wear and tear. If the apartment quality matched the excellent staff and maintenance service, it would easily be a 5-star experience.

I’ve lived here since August 2022 and stayed for almost 4 years because the price is affordable and the location is great. It’s convenient for students and daily living. The maintenance team is also very good and responds quickly when needed. I also like the gym, clubhouse, and the community events they organize. The main downside is mold occasionally appearing in the kitchen and clothes drawers, so I bought a dehumidifier to help with the moisture. Overall, it’s still a good place for my school life as an international student.

Overall, The Ivy is a solid option if you're looking for an affordable student apartment with a private bedroom. The rooms are a decent size, come fully furnished, and the rent is generally more budget-friendly than many apartments near USF. The biggest downside is the sound insulation. You can sometimes hear your roommates or neighbors, so you may want to carefully consider this if you're a very light sleeper. I'd also recommend touring the exact unit before signing your lease, as the condition can vary quite a bit from one building to another. If you find a well-maintained unit, it's definitely a good value for the price.

It's a beautiful property. Zach gave my family and I an amazing tour of the place. Very professional. Detailed. And overall, it seems like a great place to live. A pretty good price too.

I stayed here for one year, the apartments are nothing like advertised. The condition of everything is worn down and I would describe the quality of everything as dirty. Residents are disrespectful and leave trash everywhere which does not get picked up for a long time. The staff here is helpful and nice when you need to request maintenance. However, that does not make up for the false advertising. I moved in with one roommate which everything was a mess and I had to clean out prior roommate mess in shared areas in order to move in my stuff. The carpet was dirty, the room furniture was dirty and worn. The pool was always dirty with debris and trash left by many of the residents near the pool. The walls were dirty when I moved in and I had to wipe everything down. I moved from out of state without touring in person, big mistake. I want to spread awareness to not do that here especially, as I was stuck in a lease for a year in a depressing, unclean and ghetto area. Safety is another concern, yes it is gated but I’ve seen someone bust through the gate with their car and the gate wasn’t fixed for weeks. People are always sneaking in past the gate and there is minimal security. Only time I see security is by the pool which should not be the only priority as multiple cars were broken into during my time living here. I would say the area is not safe whatsoever. As a young female, there were always sketchy people in this area and I never felt safe enough to walk around this complex alone especially at night. I’ve seen multiple fights and always visits from cops. If you are thinking about moving here I would not recommend.