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Palms at Sand Lake
Tampa, FL 33613

- 1–2 Bedrooms
- 641–1,078 Square Feet
About Palms at Sand Lake
Palms at Sand Lake is the perfect apartment community for you! Located just north of Downtown Tampa, our apartments are ideally located only a few minutes from I-275, the University of South Florida, the University Mall, and many local parks. Palms at Sand Lake offers residents newly renovated one and two-bedroom apartments that are spacious with open floor plans, newer appliances, and faux wood flooring. Select apartments include full-size washers and dryers. Come home and enjoy beautiful water views, our full fitness center, an onsite laundry facility, and a sparkling pool.
Palms at Sand Lake is located in the University Square Neighborhood and 33613 Zip code of Tampa, FL.
Property Contact Info
Office Hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
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1 Bedroom
Floorplan A1
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 641 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details Available Now MH13630 641 Available Now SW13722 641 Available Now SW13726 641 Model Amenities and Features
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Unit MH13630 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- Proximity to Amenities
Unit SW13722 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- 2nd Floor
- Proximity to Amenities
Unit SW13726 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- Proximity to Amenities
Apartment Model: A11 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 641 sq ftAvailable NowFloor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
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A1 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: MH13630Apartment Model: A11 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 641 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: SW13722Apartment Model: A11 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 641 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: SW13726Apartment Model: A11 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 641 sq ftAvailable Now2 Bedrooms
Floorplan B1
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 970 sq ftAvailable Jul 11Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details July 11, 2026 SL1279 970 July 11, 2026 SL1309 970 July 11, 2026 SL1393 970 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
Unit SL1279 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- 2nd Floor
- Proximity to Amenities
Unit SL1309 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- Proximity to Amenities
Unit SL1393 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
Apartment Model: B12 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 970 sq ftAvailable July 11, 2026Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
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B1 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: SL1279Apartment Model: B12 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 970 sq ftAvailable July 11, 2026Apartment Unit: SL1309Apartment Model: B12 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 970 sq ftAvailable July 11, 2026Apartment Unit: SL1393Apartment Model: B12 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 970 sq ftAvailable July 11, 2026Floorplan B2R
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1078 sq ftAvailable Aug 23Model Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft August 23, 2026 SL1249 1078 Unit SL1249 Amenities and Features
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- Proximity to Amenities
Apartment Model: B2R2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1078 sq ftAvailable August 23, 2026Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
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B2R - Floorplan Apartment Unit: SL1249Apartment Model: B2R2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1078 sq ftAvailable August 23, 2026Floorplan B3
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1078 sq ftAvailable Jul 31Model Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details July 31, 2026 SL1261 1078 August 18, 2026 SL1319 1078 Unit SL1261 Amenities and Features
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- Proximity to Amenities
Unit SL1319 Amenities and Features
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- 2nd Floor
- Proximity to Amenities
Apartment Model: B32 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1078 sq ftAvailable July 31, 2026Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
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B3 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: SL1261Apartment Model: B32 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1078 sq ftAvailable July 31, 2026Apartment Unit: SL1319Apartment Model: B32 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1078 sq ftAvailable August 18, 2026
Property Information
- Renovated In Apr 2013
- 212 Units
- 2 Stories
- Built in 1987
Lease Terms
- 12 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Required Fees
One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application FeeiApplication Fee Charged Per Applicant.$25.00
- Due at Move-In
- Admin FeeiAdmin Fee Charged per unit.$175.00
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
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Renters Reviews and Ratings
The land where Rainbows Go...
January 16, 2023 - Review from Apartments.comI moved here in August 2022. We rented because of new renovation and our apartment is located on a pond w fountain. Good sized patio its shaded for all day use. And the fountain everyday that there is sunshine a rainbow appears! What a way to wake up to Rainbows a sure sign of a Beautiful Day! We love it here! Suzanne
Excelente Atención y Servicio!
July 28, 2021 - Review from Apartments.comLlevo alrededor de 4 años viviendo aquí y ha sido una experiencia bastante agradable. En mi última renovación de contrato me cambiaron las carpetas de todas las habitaciones y el piso de mi apartamento sin ningún cobro adicional. El personal es bastante amable y la manager Nancy siempre está al pendiente de las necesidades de los inquilinos. Recomiendo la propiedad a un 100% los apartamentos son muy lindos y cómodos. El ambiente muy tranquilo y limpio.Property Manager Responded
August 27, 2021We adore hearing from longtime residents who remain comfortable and satisfied in our community! Thank you for letting us know how much you've enjoyed our lovely environment and spacious apartments these past four years. And we'll let Nancy know your kind words.
Do Not Rent Here
June 10, 2021 - Review from Apartments.comThe pictures look nice but this area is in the slums and the apartments are ridiculously overpriced.Property Manager Responded
August 27, 2021We are disappointed to read your comments which certainly do not reflect our typically high standards in our community. We are eager to address any specific concerns that could improve your opinion, so please contact us at nmaggio@firstcommunities.com. We are here for you!
Quite community
October 11, 2020 - Review from Apartments.comI love my new home here, newly renovated apartment, moving great from a house to a apt was beyond nerve wrecking but Nancy made everything smooth and simple, the community is quite and close to all shopping centers. Vallet trash and maintenance picks up the grounds regularly. A great community to call home.Property Manager Responded
October 23, 2020Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We know how important it is for our residents to have a comfortable place to call home, so it's satisfying to learn that you’re loving what we have to offer. If you ever need our assistance with anything, please let us know.
Caution
February 12, 2020 - Review from Apartments.comHuge Mold Problem in several apartment. And I was told my mold would be handled if I renew my lease. And it's still causing me health problem. Not a safe place to live. Gates rarely work so consider the apartment knowing that's not an amenity. Please be care full when viewing your unit. Spray paint is their friend. They spray paint over walls floorboards, ceilings, vents, toilets, and mold.Property Manager Responded
February 18, 2020Thank you for reaching out. Due to the nature of your concerns, we feel it would be best if we spoke with you directly. Please stop by the office or give us a call at (844) 360-9884 when you have the time. Thank you. - The Palms Management
Poor Management
August 21, 2019 - Review from Apartments.comI went to this complex because it's close to USF but it's nowhere near the quality of other apartments in the area. I spoke to a few nice people in the office but when I arrived and I spoke to the rude and impolite property manager Russell he helped me decide to look elsewhere.
Do Not Rent Here!!!
May 10, 2019 - Review from Apartments.com**WARNING** I’m a 28yr old male and not picky at all but I must warn everyone!!! Pictures are misleading. Staff is extremely rude and maintenance doesn’t fix anything!!!! They showed me a nice 1/1 but when I signed the lease and moved in, the actual unit wasn’t nice at all. Roach infested and everything was damaged and broken! I had to pay out of pocket to get roach traps and the floors professionally cleaned along with the carpet. Windows were broken. Dishwasher leaked, stove was missing ...burners and a seal on the door. It’s nice and quiet during the day, but at night it’s a different story. Extremely loud music, people screaming and fighting. Bums walking around everywhere, (I had my patio furniture stolen the first week of living here) I could continue, but I think you get my point. I would recommend renting anywhere else!!!! PS- you won’t get your deposit back.Read More
Used to be great..
April 28, 2019 - Review from Apartments.comTyrone and Angie were kind and made you feel like they had your back. New management is rude and treats everyone who walks in like a burden. They all seem upset with their lives. Residents have always been questionable. Most are nice, but some are noisy, one wanders around at night screaming, and others openly smoke weed by the lake, so you can't always open windows. Glad to be gone.
Everyone is so nice
September 6, 2018 - Review from Apartments.comI moved here and everyone is nice in the office. They aer always happy to see people. I can go to office anytime and have coffee. They greet people with a smile and shake their hands. I thought it was just how they were when they rented an apartment. But they know my name and the names of other people who walk in. Its just not what I was accustomed to. My apartment over looks the water and its perfect for me. My neighbor is a nice lady, she showed me where to get good hot wings. 5 stars is not ...enough. Angee and Tyrone are good folks.Read More
THe palms at sand lake
August 7, 2018 - Review from Apartments.comVery happy with my decision to move here. The office staff made a quick easy move in within a couple days. Maintenance came immediately and the neighbors have been friendly. Haven’t had any concerns with noise the place is very quiet.
Tranquilo y agradable
April 22, 2018 - Review from Apartments.comNuevo por este estado y fue el único condominio que no me coloco tantos “pero” para rentame y el personal de la administración muy agradables y atentos en todo lo que uno necesite
Horrible Living, Horrible Management.
February 19, 2018 - Review from Apartments.comIf you want to wake up feeling filthy and disgusted with your living situation, this is the place for you.
Nearby Schools
Freedom High School
Mort Elementary School
Buchanan Middle School
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Palms at Sand Lake.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Walgreens
Walmart
Target
Colleges and Universities
University of South Florida at Tampa - Tampa Campus
Hillsborough Community College - Dale Mabry Campus
Hillsborough Community College - Ybor City Campus
Groceries
Winn Dixie
Publix
Whole Foods
Hospitals
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
Palms at Sand Lake has 5 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Studio Apartments | $1,727 | $735 | $4,284 |
| Tampa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $600 | $9,994 |
| Tampa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $500 | $7,995 |
| Tampa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $649 | $9,998 |
| Tampa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $509 | $10,000+ |
| Tampa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $890 | $1,050 |
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