The Flats at 4200

To be candid, my review may or may not be useful anymore, but I've wanted to brag about this apartment complex ever since I've lived here. I moved in to The Flats for my very first year of college (August 2016-July 2017). I didn't know it then, but it would be the best living experience I would have while at USF. The place was always spotless, I felt safe while I was here, and the apartments (while by no means luxury) were comfortable with nice fixtures, appliances, and furniture. When I moved out, intended to find somewhere cheaper not realizing what I would be sacrificing. The Flats, when I lived there, were WORTH the price tag. They, at the time, were the best student apartments in town.

Terrible experience. My lease started on Aug 23, and management confirmed in writing that I could move in on Aug 24. When I arrived after a 24-hour flight, the office was closed and no one gave me keys. I was left stranded with nowhere to stay. Completely unprofessional and unreliable. Don’t recommend!

I’ve been a resident here for 2.5 years. Never really had a problem with anything, the staff is usually friendly and helpful. The apartment itself is reasonable for the price. But, if you consider living here, read the lease very carefully. There was a vacant room in my female unit, and I was just informed by the office that a male would be moving in. I understand you can’t hold it against them because of discrimination policies, but this was a very unexpected move. It really is a business at the end of the day. Keep that in mind as you sign your lease.

Before they even post their usual “We’re sorry to hear this” response, here is my opinion: they do that to make you think they care so you will sign the lease. Once you sign, in my experience, the kindness is gone. I feel they nickel and dime residents and count on the fact that most people here are students who will not speak up. I am speaking up. You have rights. Use them. I lived here for over 3 years, and during that time I experienced many recurring issues. Elevators were often out of order. Trash chutes were frequently closed, including during move in and move out, forcing residents to haul trash outside to dumpsters regardless of age, health, or mobility. If the trash chute is broken, in my opinion, it should be fixed. This is a multi-million dollar operation, and I believe they sh

I’ve had a great experience here with maintenance staff. They’re very kind and always do as much as they can until issues are resolved. Special shoutout to Ray, who recently had a task to get the a/c in my unit unclogged from some sort of buildup. I submitted a request in the evening and he was there early the next day. He took his time to clear the clogged line thoroughly and even cleaned the entire area before leaving. Professional, efficient, and respectful. I truly appreciated the care he put into the job. Excellent service!