UCR Dorms Ranked

"I've lived at Stonehaven for two years now and it has been pretty good, however my situation definitely has its pros and cons. Pros: - I lived in a 1bed1bath with my best friend so sharing the space was pretty easy - the apartment its pretty spacious for two people - my unit rarely had issues such as plumbing or electrical problems - I got lucky with neighbors that weren't loud at all. - the ac and heater both worked really well - shower head in my unit was new when I moved in plus they had just redone the bathtub/ shower lining - the pool is really well maintained (if ur into swimming) Cons: - Some buildings and rooms (not all) have bug problems (furniture beetles, roaches, gnats, etc) - walls are paper thin (luckily I got a corner room so I only had one neighbor) - only one closet per room (you had to split the closet in half however there is a decent amount of drawer space under the beds - mattress provided were super hard - rent is expensive (next year its gonna be about 1,500 if u want a unit all to yourself) - parking is expensive (about 800 for the whole year) [however the apartment parking pass doubles as a campus pass after 6pm which is a lot more useful than you'd think] - the biggest con is that management can be a pain > they can be kinda rude sometimes (and god forbid you skateboard on the property) There's more minuscule stuff that I probably forgot to mention but overall I would say it just depends on where you get placed. Compared to the other campus housing, I would 100% choose Stonehaven, however compared to probably cheaper and nicer off campus housing, I would rethink my options. Would rate it a 7.5/10"

"There is a lot of storage space under the beds and the closets are spacious. The beds are quite high so just beware of that. "

"The oldest dorm on campus so it was pretty mid compared to the other dorms like east lo and dundee. Best thing abt ai is it’s right across from the gym and they have a dining hall so didn’t hav to walk far."

"It good. Basic enough apartment and has been a nice cozy place. Internet needs to be sorted by people living there, and isn’t too amenities rich. But good for students"

"Everyone here keeps to themselves. Halls are separated by gender and there’s only 4 or 5 rooms per hall. Hallway doors need to be closed so there is not much intermingling. Also does not have its own dining hall but it takes the same amount of time to walk to AI, Lothian, and Glen Mor. Probably my favorite thing about this dorm is how private the restrooms are. "

"The East Lothian Dorm has cozy, well-maintained rooms. The beds are comfortable, and the rooms came in clean and tidy. Additionally, the dorm provides storage for individual possessions, which is a lovely touch. The small number of bathrooms, especially during peak hours, was a minor drawback. Although it occasionally created a minor annoyance, overall my stay was not greatly affected. "

"Great place to stay at. Very modern and pretty but the only bad thing is that your space is very small. "

"I was on the waitlist for 1 year and 9 months before we were offered a unit. Rent is currently about $1k for a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom which is a steal compared to other apartments in Riverside of the same size/amenities. Laundry is free and my son has many other kids to play with from the Oban community. Maintenance has been lacking but that’s common across UCR in general. NOT disability friendly, it’s like pulling teeth just to get basic accommodations like designated parking spots. The sidewalks largely have no ramps, making it extremely difficult to navigate with wheelchairs, strollers, etc."

"I live in New Glen Mor building G with three roommates. You get your own room and you only share a bathroom with one other person. The furniture is great, but I wish the closet was bigger. The bathroom was very similar to the one I have at home which is nice. The kitchen is very nice and there’s lots of space to cook in it. There are a few maintenance issues. One of the outlets in my room doesn’t work, and neither does the dish washer. Overall the building is very new and the location is great if you have classes close to Orbach and that side of campus. New Glen Mor also has a grocery market and a Starbucks within it as well as Amazon Lockers. "

"Pros: - new and clean - straight walk to campus - lounges Cons: - expensive - customer service is below average - furniture is lowkey cheap as fuck "