12/20/25
Love living here!
I have enjoyed my time at these apartments. My work orders are done fast and Brianna the manager has been so kind with any concerns that I have.
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| Monthly Rent | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $485 - $3,010 | Studio - 3 Beds | Studio - 3 | 1 - 2 Baths | 1 - 2 | 342 - 1,120 sq. ft. |
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Walk Score ®
Very Walkable70 / 100
Transit Score ®
Some Transit42 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable77 / 100





Shoppers will appreciate University Riverside Gardens - Near UCR proximity to University Village, University Center, and University Heights Shopping Center. University Village is 0.5 miles away, and University Center is within a 10 minute walk.
With a TransitScore of 42, University Riverside Gardens - Near UCR has some transit, including 5 transit stops within 10.7 miles. Transit options include Riverside-Hunter Park/Ucr and Riverside-Downtown.
Recreational activities near University Riverside Gardens - Near UCR are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 2.1 miles, including UCR Botanic Gardens.
Living in University provides easy access to Ontario International, located just 25 minutes from University Riverside Gardens - Near UCR.
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UC Riverside
Drive: 5 min (1.6 mi)
Riverside City College
Drive: 7 min (3.6 mi)
California Baptist University
Drive: 12 min (7.4 mi)
Loma Linda University
Drive: 15 min (9.7 mi)
University Riverside Gardens
3996 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Just steps from UC Riverside, University Riverside Gardens offers fully renovated one and two-bedroom apartments with spacious layouts designed for comfort and convenience. Each... home features vinyl flooring, granite or quartz countertops, mirrored closet doors, updated appliances including a gas stove and range, and central heating and air conditioning. Many units include a private balcony or patio, and building-wide WiFi and an online resident portal make managing your home easy.
Within our pet-friendly gated community, residents can relax by two sparkling swimming pools, enjoy the resident fire pit or garden, and gather in the outdoor lounge or barbecue areas. Play outdoor games such as bocce ball and cornhole, or enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks. On-site laundry facilities, assigned garage and carport parking, on-site maintenance, and professional on-site staff ensure a smooth, worry-free living experience. Natural lighting and roommate matching options add to the comfort and convenience of each home.
The community is located near University Town Village, where popular spots like Insomnia Cookies, Halal Shack, Starbucks, and Stater Bros are just minutes away. URG is currently offering select units with half off the first month and no application fees, making now the perfect time to secure your home in Riverside.
University Riverside Gardens
3996 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Just steps from UC Riverside, University Riverside Gardens offers fully renovated one and two-bedroom apartments with spacious layouts designed for comfort and convenience. Each home features vinyl flooring, granite or quartz countertops, mirrored closet doors, updated appliances including a gas stove and range, and central heating and air conditioning. Many units include a private balcony or patio, and building-wide WiFi and an online resident portal make managing your home easy.
Within our pet-friendly gated community, residents can relax by two sparkling swimming pools, enjoy the resident fire pit or garden, and gather in the outdoor lounge or barbecue areas. Play outdoor games such as bocce ball and cornhole, or enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks. On-site laundry facilities, assigned garage and carport parking, on-site maintenance, and professional on-site staff ensure a smooth, worry-free living experience. Natural lighting and roommate matching options add to the comfort and convenience of each home.
The community is located near University Town Village, where popular spots like Insomnia Cookies, Halal Shack, Starbucks, and Stater Bros are just minutes away. URG is currently offering select units with half off the first month and no application fees, making now the perfect time to secure your home in Riverside.
University Riverside Gardens - Near UCR is an apartment community


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9 Ratings & Reviews
12/20/25
I have enjoyed my time at these apartments. My work orders are done fast and Brianna the manager has been so kind with any concerns that I have.
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12/18/25
Brianna gave me an amazing tour of the property! She was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and patient, answering all of my questions in detail and making the entire experience feel comfortable and stress free. She did a great job highlighting the amenities and community atmosphere highly recommend working with her!!
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11/20/23
You are living in filth and Crickets are everywhere. In every room, bathroom and bathtub, etc. Asked for management to contact a "professional exterminator," exterminator did their thing it did nothing to the cricket frequency. I see up to 3 different crickets a day! Moved out as soon as I could. You can find a lot cleaner for a lot cheaper. AVOID!
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4 People Found This Helpful
Property Manager at University Riverside Gardens - Near UCR responded to this review
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience, and we understand how frustrating and uncomfortable that situation must have been. Pest concerns are something we take seriously, and we apologize if the treatments performed did not resolve the issue... fully. We do use licensed pest control professionals, and if a problem persists, we are always willing to schedule follow-up treatments or explore additional solutions. We also encourage residents to report ongoing activity so we can address it promptly and thoroughly. We regret that this impacted your time with us, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our processes and prevention measures.
Thank you.
3/9/23
Horrible service, don’t recommend. They’re very well at collecting your money but ignore things that need to be fixed. Since we moved the cables in the room have been out getting in the way and we’ve been telling them since we moved and they don’t pay any mind. They can’t even manage to send someone to come and drain the water from the sink. The rent is not cheap and it’s even worse to live in an apartment where your needs aren’t met. Save yourself the horrible experience, don’t rent here.
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8 People Found This Helpful
Property Manager at University Riverside Gardens - Near UCR responded to this review
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re really sorry to hear about your frustrations. We want to reassure you that we don’t ignore maintenance needs, once a work order is submitted, our team does address it. We appreciate your feedback and will... make sure it’s passed along so we can continue improving. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know.
10/20/22
Do not live here! This place turned out to be a complete waste of money. I moved into a dirty apartment; dirty floors, kitchen drawers and cabinets filled with food crumbs from previous tenants, bathroom had mold on the walls and ceilings (I knew someone else who lived here, they had mold problems too; likely a whole complex problem), hair and dirt in the drawers, bathtub was cracked as well. I had multiple issues with the apartment like the sink constantly leaking but they would never fix it,... ceiling fan came with a broken light, the mold was “fixed” only to return by the time I was moving out, roaches were found first night of move-in, my ceiling started leaking, and my fridge went out resulting in hundreds in loss of food. Paying for parking is not worth it considering multiple cars in the parking lot were vandalized first month of moving in. Homeless people will yell at you from your window to be let into the complex and also rummage through the trash right below your apartment. A person’s apartment was broken into, and it took months for a replacement window so they had tape up their window. Grit your teeth if you have roommate issues because management won’t do anything, even if it’s a hostile environment. They don’t care about your pets. Locks on the doors barely work. I got charged for painting and cleaning taking $200 out of my security deposit even though I know I left the apartment in better condition than I received it.
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6 People Found This Helpful
Property Manager at University Riverside Gardens - Near UCR responded to this review
We're truly sorry to hear that your experience with us in 2022 was such a frustrating one. Moving into a new home should feel exciting and safe, and it's clear we missed the mark during your time here. From cleanliness and maintenance concerns to... safety and service issues — your feedback is valid, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.
Since then, we’ve made major property-wide changes, including a second phase of renovations to address long-standing issues like plumbing, appliances, and pest prevention. We’ve also implemented new management and maintenance teams, with a renewed focus on accountability, communication, and resident care.
We know these updates can't undo your experience, but we want you to know that your feedback helped drive meaningful change. Thank you again, and we sincerely wish you the best moving forward.
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