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La Vista Oaks Apartments

12771 Saint James Place Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 – University Square

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 725 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1.5 Baths 1.5 Baths 1.5 Ba 967 SF Not Available
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba 1,190 SF Not Available
4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br 2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba 1,458 SF Not Available

About La Vista Oaks Apartments

La Vista Apartments is a community in a world all its own! This newly renovated gated community is located just minutes from the University of South Florida and features unique townhome-style floor plans at very affordable prices. With easy access to the University Square Mall, University Medical Center and I-275, La Vista Oaks offers it all! Affordability, professional management and convenience...

La Vista Oaks Apartments is an apartment community located in Hillsborough County and the 33612 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Hillsborough attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Lush Landscaping
  • Secured Entry
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Shopping
  • On-Call Emergency Maintenance
  • Private Master Bath
  • Townhouse-Style Available
  • Disposals
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Pet Friendly
  • Carpeted Bedrooms
  • Picnic Area
  • Washer/Dryer Connections Available
  • Community Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Plenty of Storage Space
  • Dining Area
  • Water, Sewer & Garbage Included

Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Playground

Gated

  • Property Manager on Site
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Gated
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

High Speed Internet Access

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining Room

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Application Fee
    $75

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • Available months 12

Property Information

  • Built in 1981
  • 126 units/2 stories
Location
Property Address: 12771 Saint James Place Dr, Tampa,
FL 33612
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Neighborhood

The University of South Florida’s park-like campus makes up a large portion of the University neighborhood. Stores such as Journeys, Burlington, and Dillard’s reside in the University Mall on East Fowler Avenue, surrounded by a plethora of eateries including Perry’s BBQ, Panera Bread, Chili’s, and Portillo’s Hot Dogs.

MLK Plaza and Simmons Park provides students and residents ample green space for a picnic lunch on the lawn. Castor Beach is right on campus and has chaise lounge chairs for sunning. The neighborhood is located near Interstate 275 and close to amenities like Lettuce Lake Park hiking trails, the airport, and amusement parks. USF Botanical Gardens has over 3,000 plants and year-round events for students and visitors.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 423 Sq Ft $762 $1,172 $1,603
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 656-658 Sq Ft $465 $1,304 $2,832
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 950 Sq Ft $536 $1,554 $3,794
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1201-1206 Sq Ft $600 $1,592 $3,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1439 Sq Ft $649 $988 $1,298
Amenities
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Gated
  • Picnic Area
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Lush Landscaping
  • Secured Entry
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Shopping
  • On-Call Emergency Maintenance
  • Private Master Bath
  • Townhouse-Style Available
  • Disposals
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Pet Friendly
  • Carpeted Bedrooms
  • Picnic Area
  • Washer/Dryer Connections Available
  • Community Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Plenty of Storage Space
  • Dining Area
  • Water, Sewer & Garbage Included
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining Room
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent $25
Dog Rent $25
One-Time
Application Fee $75
Cat Fee $500
Dog Fee $500
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday By Appointment
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
USF Tampa
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Hillsborough C.C., Ybor City
Drive: 14 min 8.4 mi
The University of Tampa
Drive: 16 min 9.4 mi
Hillsborough C.C., Dale Mabry
Drive: 19 min 10.0 mi
La Vista Oaks Apartments is within 7 minutes or 3.0 miles from USF Tampa. It is also near Hillsborough C.C., Ybor City and Hillsborough C.C., Dale Mabry.
Schools
Community Charter School of Excellence
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
256 Students
Nearby
Miles Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
675 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Liberty Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,081 Students
Attendance Zone
6
Out of 10
West University Charter High
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
407 Students
Nearby
1
Out of 10
Freedom High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,837 Students
Attendance Zone
4
Out of 10
Missionary Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Tampa include Cadrecha Plaza Station (#4), located 8.4 miles from La Vista Oaks Apartments. La Vista Oaks Apartments is near Tampa International, located 16.2 miles or 26 minutes away, and St Pete-Clearwater International, located 25.4 miles or 43 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Cadrecha Plaza Station (#4)
Drive: 15 min 8.4 mi
Streetcar Society Station (#3)
Drive: 15 min 8.5 mi
Centennial Park Station (#1)
Drive: 15 min 9.2 mi
Centro Ybor Station (#2)
Drive: 15 min 9.3 mi
Publix Station (#5)
Drive: 17 min 9.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Tampa
Drive: 15 min 9.0 mi
Lakeland
Drive: 47 min 34.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Tampa International
 Drive: 26 min 16.2 mi
St Pete-Clearwater International
 Drive: 43 min 25.4 mi

Walkability Near La Vista Oaks Apartments

Car-Dependent
46
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
45
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
57
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from La Vista Oaks Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
La Place Shopping Cneter
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Fowler Shopping Plaza
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Fletcher Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
La Vista Oaks Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 miles, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens
 Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
MOSI
 Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Busch Gardens Tampa
 Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
Takomah Trail Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Lowry Park Zoo
 Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
La Vista Oaks Apartments has 5 parks within 5.5 miles, including University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, MOSI, and Busch Gardens Tampa.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
AdventHealth Tampa
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
AdventHealth Carrollwood
Drive: 14 min 8.0 mi
Tampa General Hospital
Drive: 19 min 10.3 mi
La Vista Oaks Apartments has 3 hospitals within 10.3 miles, the nearest is AdventHealth Tampa which is 2.0 miles away and a 4 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
MacDill Air Force Base
Drive: 36 min 18.6 mi
Governmental U.S. Coast Guard
Drive: 39 min 25.5 mi
Avon Park Air Force Station Frostproof
Drive: 182 min 101.5 mi
La Vista Oaks Apartments has 3 military bases within 101.5 miles, the nearest is MacDill Air Force Base which is 18.6 miles away and a 36 minutes .
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

La Vista Oaks Apartments is in University Square in the city of Tampa. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.8 mile of the property. Five parks are within 5.5 miles, including University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, MOSI, and Busch Gardens Tampa.

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