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3996 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 783-4309
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University Riverside Gardens

3996 Iowa Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 783-4309
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Student Housing
  • Studio–3 Bedrooms
  • $465–$1,700Available Unit Pricing
  • 254–1,120Square Feet

About University Riverside Gardens

Fully Renovated Apartments just steps from the University of California, Riverside

University Riverside Gardens is located in the University Neighborhood and 92507 Zip code of Riverside, CA. This community is professionally managed by Doug Wetton Properties

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

University Riverside Gardens offers Studio to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $465 and having 254–1,120 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    $1,625

    Pre Leasing Fall 2025 Studio $1625

    Studio, 1 Bath, 254 sq ftAvailable Sep 13, 2025

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,625September 13, 2025Pre Leasing Fall 2025 Studio $1625254 sq ft$600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Handrails
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tenant Controlled HVAC
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Granite Countertops
    • Ice Maker
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,625

    Deposit

    • $600 deposit
  • 1 Bedroom

    $1,700

    *NEWLY BUILT* 1 Bed 1 Bath for $1700 For Entire...

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 342 sq ftAvailable Sep 13, 2025

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,700September 13, 2025*NEWLY BUILT* 1 Bed 1 Bath for $1700 For Entire...342 sq ft$600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Range

    Unique Features

    • Refrigertor

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,700

    Deposit

    • $600 deposit

    $940

    Shared 1 Bedroom Starting @$940-1080 - PRE LE...

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 824 sq ftAvailable Sep 13, 2025

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $940September 13, 2025Shared 1 Bedroom Starting @$940-1080 - PRE LE...824 sq ft$600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Oven
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Assigned Parking
    • Laundry On Site, 2 Pools, Garden Firepit
    • Pet Friendly

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $940

    Deposit

    • $600 deposit
  • 2 Bedrooms

    From $530

    Live @ URG - Bedspace in a Shared 2x1 Available...

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 864 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $530Available NowLive @ URG - Bedspace in a Shared 2x1 Available...864 sq ft$600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Handrails
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tenant Controlled HVAC
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Granite Countertops
    • Ice Maker
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $530 - $1,100

    Deposit

    • $600 deposit

    $1,270

    Live @ URG - Master Bedroom in Shared 2x1 Avai...

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 864 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,270Available NowLive @ URG - Master Bedroom in Shared 2x1 Avai...864 sq ft$600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Handrails
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tenant Controlled HVAC
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Granite Countertops
    • Ice Maker
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,270

    Deposit

    • $600 deposit

    From $600

    Shared Bedroom in 2x2 Starting @$600-705 Per Be...

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1008 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Sep 13, 2025

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $600September 13, 2025Shared Bedroom in 2x2 Starting @$600-705 Per Be...1008 sq ft$600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Handrails
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tenant Controlled HVAC
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Granite Countertops
    • Ice Maker
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $600 - $1,200

    Deposit

    • $600 deposit
  • 3 Bedrooms

    From $465

    3 BED 2 BATH UNIT - PRIVATE BEDROOM $899

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1120 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $465Available Now3 BED 2 BATH UNIT - PRIVATE BEDROOM $8991120 sq ft$600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Handrails
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tenant Controlled HVAC
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Granite Countertops
    • Ice Maker
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $465 - $930

    Deposit

    • $600 deposit

    From $899

    Live at University Riverside Gardens - WHOLE GU...

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1120 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $899Available NowLive at University Riverside Gardens - WHOLE GU...1120 sq ft$600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Handrails
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tenant Controlled HVAC
    • Wi-Fi
    • Windows

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Granite Countertops
    • Ice Maker
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $899 - $1,050

    Deposit

    • $600 deposit
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 112 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1972

Lease Terms

  • 12
  • Short Term Lease Options

Fee & Deposit Info

One-Time Fees

  • $40 Admin Fee
  • $20 Application Fee

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Assigned Parking
  • Laundry On Site, 2 Pools, Garden Firepit
  • Pet Friendly
  • Refrigertor

On-Site Services

  • Property Manager On Site
  • Online Services
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Vision Impaired Accessible
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Gated

Recreation and Fitness

  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Tenant Controlled Hvac
  • Windows
  • Balcony
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Handrails
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi Fi

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops

Living Area Features

  • Large Bedrooms
  • Hardwood Floors

Student Features

  • Roommate Matching
  • Individual Leases Available
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
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3996 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–2:00 pm
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about University Riverside Gardens

Where is University Riverside Gardens located?

University Riverside Gardens is located at 3996 Iowa Ave near the University area of Riverside, CA

What is the current rent range at University Riverside Gardens?

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments at University Riverside Gardens currently range from $465 to $1,700

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for University Riverside Gardens are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 4.0

    The Cost Per Square Foot rating shows you the average cost per square foot for floorplans at this community in relation to the local average.

  • Affordability Super Value4.0

    The University Riverside Gardens Apartments are 50.38% cheaper than the average apartment in the University area, and 57.97% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the University Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,625$1,664-$39-2.3%
    1 Bedroom$940$1,900-$960-50.5%
    2 Bedroom$530$2,121-$1,591-75.0%
    3 Bedroom$465$1,771-$1,306-73.7%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Riverside

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,625$1,771-$146-8.2%
    1 Bedroom$940$2,225-$1,285-57.8%
    2 Bedroom$530$2,696-$2,166-80.3%
    3 Bedroom$465$3,223-$2,758-85.6%

    Methodology: On 12/26/2024, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 352 other apartment communities in the immediate area around University Riverside Gardens (University), and 1714 other apartment communities in Riverside using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 12/26/2024

  • Student Living 3.8

    Rentals that are highly rated for the Student Living Lifestyle rating have top features and amenities that benefit students and others who enjoy living the student lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.8-star Student Living rating is based on the following features:

    • Individual Leases Available
    • Roommate Matching
    • Individual Locking Bedrooms
    • Hi Speed Internet/Wi-Fi
    • Property Manager on Site
    • Swimming Pool(s)
    • Tenant Controlled HVAC
    • Renters Insurance Programs
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Controlled Gate Access
    • Balconies
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Air Conditioning
    • Ranges
    • Refrigerators
    • Dishwashers
    • Ice Makers
    • Kitchens
    • Disposals
    • Granite Countertops
    • Large Bedrooms
    • Courtyard
    • Ceiling Fans
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

2.0
8 Renters Reviews
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  • Avoid at all costs!

    November 17, 2023
    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!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Horrible Service

    March 9, 2023
    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.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Waste Of Money

    October 18, 2022
    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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  • Best time here in college

    April 2, 2021
    Absolutely loved my time here at URG. Complex was always clean and mostly quiet. The manager was always super nice and just down to earth, not very corporate was always down to listen to anything we needed. Never had a problem!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • New college student, first apartment

    April 1, 2021
    My daughter and I have been looking for her first apartment near UCR. We enjoyed our tour with Brenda who was personable and friendly and made us feel comfortable. We Like the layout and location so this was a positive experience for my daughter and me as this has become one of our top choices for her first apartment.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Okay for a start

    September 16, 2020
    It's fine for a starter residence for students. The onsite maintenance staff are good. The AC never quit during the summer. Having a gated parking lot and complex kept out most transient wanderers. I never experienced anything that made me instantly want to move. That being said, you can do better for this price range. The units don't have dishwashers, which might not be a big deal for some backgrounds, but it was for me. Additionally, you're locked into a 12 month lease so if you find anything ...
    better once you're here, it's a full year before you can move. Overall, this place is perfectly acceptable for what it is, but I'd recommend trying to find a house to rent a room in instead if you are a student.
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  • DO NOT Live here unless you have ZERO choice.

    August 14, 2017
    Management is helpless, they are only doing things for suck your money out, they don't care if you have any issue with the apartment. people are nice, but the niceness is only for them to take your money, they don't help you. Be aware to receive some "NEW" information each time you visit the office, and bring your recorder to make sure they know what they said. Security is under zero protection, your door is the only thing that blocks people, the gate is there for decoration, can be easily opened ...
    without the key. Claim as they have remodeled everything, however, the washing machines and the drying machines are exactly the same, takes up quarters and never cleaned by anyone. laundry room door is always widely opened to let everyone to enjoy the dust in there. Smoking is fully allowed both inside and outside of the apartment property, and they also allow pets, in which they never regulate anything related to, pets can pee and poop everywhere. extremely overpriced place, they will take extra 30 for utility, 50 for parking, and 20~30 for transaction ( they don't accept money order nor cash at the office.) electricity bills are surprisingly high. Good luck if you decided to live here, have fun with the smell.
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  • University Iowa Gardens

    August 14, 2015
    I would not recommend moving to these apartments manager is nice but nothing ever gets fixed everything that is wrong they tried say cable is paid for but they cut the cable and say we owe 135 gas has been off for 3 months and still nothing even after we paid. homeless people jump over the fence dig into the trash there is no security here people leave gate open for everyone to come in even if they don't live here.
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Emerson Elementary

Riverside Unified
4660 Ottawa Avenue
Public School - Grades K-6 (636 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
4/10

John W. North High

Riverside Unified
1550 3rd Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2173 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
5/10

University Heights Middle

Riverside Unified
1155 Massachusetts Avenue
Public School - Grades 7-8 (804 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from University Riverside Gardens.

Arts Museums and LandmarksAddressDriveDistance
Riverside Metropolitan Museum3720 Orange St4 min2.0 mi
Mission Inn Museum3696 Main Street4 min2.1 mi
Jensen Alvarado Ranch4307 Briggs Street9 min4.5 mi
Big Box and RetailAddressDriveDistance
Target3333 Arlington Ave6 min3.0 mi
Staples6280 Magnolia Ave7 min3.4 mi
Lowe's12400 Day St9 min4.3 mi
Colleges and UniversitiesAddressDriveDistance
University of California, Riverside900 University Ave1 min0.5 mi
Riverside City College4800 Magnolia Avenue5 min2.4 mi
California Baptist University8432 Magnolia Ave12 min5.9 mi
GroceriesAddressDriveDistance
Smart & Final3310 Vine St4 min1.6 mi
Trader Joe's6225 Riverside Plz6 min3.1 mi
Baker's5396 Mission Blvd8 min3.9 mi
HospitalsAddressDriveDistance
Riverside Community Hospital4445 Magnolia Avenue5 min2.4 mi
Pacific Grove Hospital5900 Brockton Ave7 min3.4 mi
Doctors Hospital Of Riverside3865 Jackson Street14 min6.7 mi
Military BasesAddressDriveDistance
March Air Reserve Base16 min7.6 mi
Parks and RecreationAddressDriveDistance
Castle Park3500 Polk St18 min8.7 mi

University Riverside Gardens has 1 park within 8.5 miles, including Castle Park.

Shopping CentersAddressDriveDistance
University Center1430-1450 University Ave1 min0.3 mi
Riverside Court1490 University Ave1 min0.3 mi
Chicago Plaza4010-4028 Chicago Ave1 min0.5 mi

University Riverside Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Riverside Studio Apartments $1,771$1,000$3,556
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,225$915$8,502
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,696$779$10,000+
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,223$465$10,000+
Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,133$549$5,797

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