A Student’s Guide to the Top UC Irvine Apartments

by Sr. Editor on December 18, 2008

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Whether you’re currently attending the University of California, Irvine or will be in the future, one thing is for sure: you need a place to live. One option is to live on campus in student housing. Student housing has its benefits– proximity to campus being the biggest. But it can also have some HUGE drawbacks– loud neighbors, a feeling of being cooped up, a sense that your Resident Advisor is always watching you, just to name a few. This is where an off-campus, Irvine apartment wins hands over fist.

Freedom. This sums up what an apartment can give you when you’re a student at the University of California Irvine. Now, there are several apartments near UC Irvine’s campus. But, as I’m sure you’re aware, not all apartments near UCI will be right for you.

So, being the good-natured folks we are, we’ve decided to help you out. We’ve compiled a guide to the best UC Irvine apartments as rated by fellow UCI students. If you’re looking to live off campus yet still want to be close by, start with these Irvine apartments.

1. Newport North Apartments
Distance from UCI: 1.25 miles

*1 bedroom/1 bath: $1,595/mo.
*2 bedroom/2 bath: $1,815/mo.

Amenities:

  • 8 Unique Floor Plans
  • Oversized Closets
  • Fireplace
  • Large Patios/Decks
  • Oversized closets
  • Wired for high-speed Internet
  • Digital/cable TV ready
  • Two 24 Hour Fitness Centers
  • Four Swimming Pools
  • Five Spas
  • Basketball Court
  • Business Center
  • Garage or Covered Parking
  • 24 Hour Management and Maintenance
  • Extra Storage
  • Laundry Facility
  • Children’s Playground
  • Pet friendly
  • Close to Newport Back Bay
  • View

2. Turtle Ridge Apartment

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Distance from UCI: 2 miles

*Junior 1 bedroom/1 bath: $1,525/mo.
*1 bedroom/1bath: $1,645/mo.
*2 bedroom/2 bath: $1,935/mo.

Amenities:

  • 6 Unique Floor Plans, Many w/Dens & Direct Access Garages
  • Private Patio or Balcony, Some w/Exterior Storage Area
  • In-home Washer and Dryer
  • Hardwood Entryways and Kitchen Floor
  • Full Gourmet Kitchen w/Tile Countertops
  • In-home Alarm System w/Optional Monitoring
  • Large Walk-in Closets and Roman-Style Oval Tubs
  • Central Air Conditioning, Digital Cable/TV Ready
  • Wired for High Speed Internet/Multiple Phone Lines
  • Cox Internet/Phone/TV Options Available
  • Pet friendly (with dogs up to 35 lbs)
  • Gated Community
  • Tropical Landscaping and Tall Palms
  • Resort Style Swimming Pool and Spa
  • Outdoor Entertainment Area with Fireplace
  • Clubhouse w/Demonstration Kitchen
  • Fitness Center w/Cardio and Weight-Training Equipment
  • Business Center

3. Turtle Rock Vista Apartments
Distance from UCI: 1.3 miles

*1 bedroom/1 bath: $1,615/mo.
*2 bedroom/1 bath: $1,890/mo.
*3 bedroom/2 bath: $2,455/mo.

Amenities:

  • 7 One, Two and Three-Bedroom Floor Plans
  • Garden Patio or Balcony, Many w/Storage Areas
  • Private Garden or Balcony Entrance
  • Full Kitchen
  • Refrigerator, Pantry and Built-in Microwave
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Walk-in Closets
  • Washer/Dryer Ready
  • Central Heating/Air Conditioning
  • Digital/Cable TV Ready
  • Wired for High Speed Internet
  • Pet friendly (large dogs ok)
  • Quiet Neighborhood
  • Woodland Setting w/Garden Landscaping
  • 2 Pools/Spa
  • Outdoor BBQ/Social Area Courtyards
  • Children’s Playground
  • Clubhouse w/Big-Screen Television
  • 24 Hour Fitness Center

4. Vista del Campo

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Distance from UCI: 2 miles

*Junior 1 bedroom/1 bath: $1,525/mo.
*1 bedroom/1bath: $1,645/mo.
*2 bedroom/2 bath: $1,935/mo.

Amenities:

  • Furnished Apartments
  • Social Lounges and Study Areas
  • Game Room
  • Computer Center with Wireless Internet Access
  • 24 Hour Management and Maintenance
  • Landscaped Courtyards
  • Bicycle Path to Campus
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie Theater Room
  • Gas Grill and Cooking Area
  • Easy ARC Access
  • Resort-Style Swimming Pool
  • Basketball and Sand Volleyball Court
  • Secure Access to Common Area Buildings
  • On-site Laundry Facilities

5. Villa Siena Apartment
Distance from UCI: 1.5 miles

*1 bedroom/1 bath: $1,385/mo.
*2 bedroom/2 bath: $1,840/mo.
*3 bedroom/2 bath: $2,545/mo.

Amenities:

  • 24 Hour Staffed Gated Entry
  • Concierge Service
  • 4 Resort Pools, 6 Spas and a Wading Pool
  • Outdoor Fireplaces
  • Outdoor BBQ and Private Cabanas
  • Clubhouse w/ Kitchen
  • 2 Tennis Courts
  • 2 Half-Court Basketball Courts
  • Children’s Playground
  • Library w/Study Areas
  • Game Room
  • 3 Fitness Centers
  • On Site Dry Cleaning Service
  • Business Center
  • Below Ground Garage Parking
  • Washer and Dryer or Hook-Ups
  • Full Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops in Kitchen and Bath
  • High Ceiling
  • Alarm System Ready
  • High Speed Internet Ready

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