Welcome to University Crest Apartments, a renovated apartment community located just minutes from UC Riverside in Riverside, CA. Offering spacious one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, our community combines modern features, convenient amenities, and a desirable location near campus, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Each apartment home features vinyl flooring, central heating and air conditioning, a refrigerator, dishwasher, built-in microwave, and stove. Select floor plans include private balconies, patios, or backyards, while others offer vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. Residents also enjoy complimentary community WiFi and access to an online resident portal for added convenience.
University Crest Apartments is a gated, pet-friendly community designed for comfortable everyday living. Residents can relax by the swimming pool and spa, enjoy the outdoor lounge and cabana areas, gather at the barbecue and picnic spaces, or take in the beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a peaceful pond and waterfall.
Additional community amenities include on-site laundry facilities, professional management, responsive maintenance services, assigned and covered parking, and complimentary refreshments for residents.
Conveniently located near University Village Riverside, residents have easy access to Starbucks, Insomnia Cookies, The Halal Shack, Stater Bros., shopping, restaurants, and everyday essentials. Whether you're a student, professional, or local resident, University Crest Apartments offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and value in Riverside.
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University Crest Apartments - Near UCR
3170 Canyon Crest Dr, Riverside, CA 92507
Half off First Month's Rent if you look in lease in 24 Hours
Free application fee!
Expires August 31, 2026
Apartment building
1-2 beds
Pet-friendly
Covered parking
Shared laundry
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
Shared Guest Bedroom 2 bd, 1.5 ba | 200 | Now | $547+ |
Shared Master Bedroom 2 bd, 1.5 ba | -- | Now | $637+ |
Private Guest Bedroom 2 bd, 1.5 ba | 200 | Now | $1,148+ |
Private Master 2 bd, 1.5 ba | 265 | Now | $1,274+ |
Junior One Bedroom 1 bd, 1 ba | 320 | Now | $1,750+ |
1x1 Townhome 1 bd, 1 ba | 850 | Now | $1,904+ |
2x1 Townhome 2 bd, 1.5 ba | 950 | Now | $2,422+ |
What's special
Beautifully landscaped groundsVinyl flooringSwimming pool and spaBarbecue and picnic spacesAbundant natural lightBuilt-in microwavePeaceful pond and waterfall
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri: | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm |
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Community Rooms
- Lounge
Other
- Laundry: Shared
- Swimming Pool
Outdoor common areas
- Barbecue
- Patio
Security
- Gated Entry
Services & facilities
- On-site Management
- Online Rent Payment
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Microwave Oven
- Range Oven
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Vinyl
Heating
- Gas
Internet/Satellite
- Building-wide Wireless
- Cable TV Ready
Other
- Appliances Included
- Patio Balcony
- Two Story Town Home
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Vaulted Cielings
- Water And Trash
- Wi Fi Included
Policies
Parking
- Covered Parking
- Detached Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Parking Lot
Utilities included in rent
- Internet
Pet essentials
- DogsAllowedSmall and large OKNumber allowed1
- CatsAllowedNumber allowed1
Special Features
- Complimentary Refreshments/snacks
- Lush Landscaping
- Natural Light
- Online Tenant Portal
- Outdoor Games
- Pond/waterfall
- Private Backyards
- Renovated Apartments
- Tub/shower Combo
- Vaulted Ceilings In Select Units
Neighborhood: University
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Somewhat WalkableTransit Score®
/ 100
Some TransitBike Score®
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Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Riverside
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Highland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10University Heights Middle SchoolGrades: 7, 8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10John W. North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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Frequently asked questions
University Crest Apartments - Near UCR is located at 3170 Canyon Crest Dr in University, Riverside, CA. The surrounding area includes approximately 20 restaurants and cafes within 1 mile, such as Boba Tea House, The Sub Station, and Dukes Bar And Grill.
The nearest public transit stop is Bus Stop, approximately 0.5 miles away.
Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in Riverside is currently $2,068 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
University Crest Apartments - Near UCR is located within 0.1 miles of USA Car Wash, 0.2 miles of Riverside Sports Complex, and 0.4 miles of UCR Recreation Center.
University Crest Apartments - Near UCR is located near 3 grocery stores, including 0.6 miles from Stater Bros. Markets, 0.6 miles from New India Sweets & Spices, and 0.6 miles from Bear Necessities Market. Additional shopping options, including Stater Bros. Markets, are approximately 0.6 miles away.
The total price for an apartment unit in University Crest Apartments - Near UCR ranges from $547 to $2,422. The total price will vary by floor plan, unit size, and unit amenities.
Rent in Riverside has decreased by $74 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to University Crest Apartments - Near UCR include Highland Elementary School, University Heights Middle School, and John W. North High School.
