UCR Apartment or Apartments near UCR?

Kiesler · 09-30-2009, 02:44 PM

Hey guys, I recently got accepted to UCR for Winter 2010 and I plan to live on/near campus in an apartment. I will be living on my own (I prefer not having a roommate at the moment), and was wondering what type of experiences you guys had with the UCR-owned apartments (Likes, dislikes, etc). Are there any other apartment complexes near UCR, preferably within walking/biking distance that are worth looking into? I'm looking for something somewhat spacious (not all tiny and crammed together) and hopefully semi modern. Any recommendations?

I did a search and didn't find any information, I did a google search and the only apartment complex I could find info for was the Stonehaven apartments which have terrible reviews (lots of complaints about managements, parking lot crime, bugs, etc).

Thanks in advance!

Kiesler · 09-30-2009, 07:57 PM

Oh one more question guys...

Are the UCR apartments credit based? Do you need a high credit score and stuff do get into one?

I'm assuming traditional apartments that are NOT associated with the UCR campus require a credit approval even if you are a student attending UCR correct?

I'm very new to this subject, I've lived at home forever and this will be my first place on my own haha.

Thanks again to anyone who can chime in!

jay1989 · 10-02-2009, 02:04 AM

*bump
i also need to know, because i'm attending riverside for winter 2010

anyone who can help, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

urbana · 10-02-2009, 03:28 AM

Some popular apartments close to campus that aren't UCR owned is: UV Towers, Sterling, Grand Marc and a few others. Those 3 are the most popular. They are all pretty expensive but Sterling and Grand Marc by far gets the worst reviews. I heard a student got burglarized 3 times in one academic year at Grand Marc. I have experience with Sterling and they're management blows hard. You'll love them before signing the lease. But afterwards you can forget the nice treatment. I hear the best things about UV Towers besides their price. But then again Sterling and Grand Marc's prices are ridiculous also.

The crime is about the same at all the close-by apartments.

You don't need a credit score. But you do need a guarantor so just in case you can pay rent, or need get rid of the lease contract, they screw your parent's or guardian's credit over.

Kiesler · 10-02-2009, 12:53 PM

Thanks a lot for your input Urbana. I went to check out a few apartments yesterday in person, the Grand Marc and also Sterling. Sterling apartments were very nice in my opinion, very modern and spacious, but they were full on their 2 bedrooms and might not have another opening unless someone gets kicked out or doesn't go through with their contract according to the manager.

arcadefire1027 · 10-03-2009, 03:35 PM

Not sure what urbana's talking about, I live in Sterling and absolutely love it. Basketball court right outside my room, washer/dryer in the room. Big rooms. Lots of space. You can rent a big screen hd tv for like 10 bucks a month or whatever. I've only been living here two weeks but I'm very satisfied so far. Management has been friendly.

MrBubbles · 10-03-2009, 04:49 PM

Yeah, I agree with arcade. Out of those three, sterling is the best.

Kiesler · 10-03-2009, 04:59 PM

Cool, thanks again for the input guys.

If I can't get into Sterling when the time comes I'll probably just deal with the commute everyday and live at home with parents since they don't mind.