University Riverside Gardens offers renovated one- and two-bedroom apartments in Riverside, CA, just minutes from UC Riverside (UCR). Located at 3996 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507, our community combines modern features, convenient amenities, and an ideal location near shopping, dining, and campus life.
Each apartment home features vinyl plank flooring, granite or quartz countertops, updated appliances, a gas stove and range, mirrored closet doors, and central heating and air conditioning. Select homes include a private balcony or patio. Residents also enjoy community-wide WiFi and an online resident portal.
Our pet-friendly, gated community offers two swimming pools, a fire pit, outdoor lounge and barbecue areas, a community garden, bocce ball, cornhole, and complimentary refreshments.
Additional conveniences include on-site laundry facilities, assigned garage and carport parking, professional on-site management, and responsive maintenance services. Roommate matching options are available, making University Riverside Gardens a great choice for students and professionals.
Located near University Village Riverside, residents are minutes from Starbucks, Insomnia Cookies, The Halal Shack, Stater Bros. Markets, and other shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations. With easy access to major roadways, public transportation, and the UCR campus, University Riverside Gardens offers comfort and connectivity.
Now leasing select apartment homes with limited-time specials, including half off the first month's rent and waived application fees on select units. Contact our leasing team today to schedule a tour.
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Apartment for rent
Special offer
$580+/mo
Fees may apply
University Riverside Gardens, 3996 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
2beds
864sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
Shared laundry
Covered parking
What's special
Pet-friendly gated communityTwo swimming poolsPrivate balcony or patioGas stove and rangeCommunity gardenGranite or quartz countertopsUpdated appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Range Oven
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Detached, Off Street, Parking Lot
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Assigned Garages, Barbecue, Bocci Ball, Complimentary Refreshments/Snacks, Cornhole, Garden, Mirrored Closet Doors, Natural Lighting, Online Rent Payment, Online Tenant Portal, Outdoor Games, Professonal On-Site Staff, Refrigertor, Resident Fire Pit, Roommate Matching, TV Lounge, Updated Appliances, Upgraded Countertops Granite/Quartz, Wifi Included
- Pool features: Pool
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: University Riverside Gardens
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool
Location
- Region: Riverside
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Listed for rent | $580$1/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Listing removed | $580$1/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Price change | $580-33.7%$1/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $875$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: University
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10University Heights Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10John W. North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
There are 14 available units in this apartment building
- Special offer! NEW SPECIAL!
$99 security deposit if you move in by June 15, 2026.
Waived application feeExpires June 30, 2026
- NOW PRE-LEASING FOR FALL 2026 CALL TODAY- LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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