Alight Riverside, riverside-ca

It gets the job done. If you're looking for somewhere to cover your basic needs, this place works. That said, I'll be honest. I was on the first floor near the main street and it's loud. I'm talking constant noise, sirens, police pulling people over right in front of the building. Pretty regular thing. The homeless situation in the area is real too. Didn't love that part of the experience. One thing nobody told me before moving in, you can't take a hot shower without setting off the fire alarm. So just be aware of that going in. The overall quality of the apartment isn't great. I had a roach within my first couple of days there, which wasn't a good sign. Maintenance was always on hand though, I'll give them that. They respond fast. But they will charge you for random things, so keep your eyes open on that end. If you're a student it's actually a solid spot because of how close it is to campus. That's probably the biggest plus location-wise. The gym is nice though. Pool is great. Those two things I genuinely enjoyed. Overall I didn't love my time here. Wouldn't say it's bad, just not somewhere I'd rush back to. Know what you're signing up for before you move in.

Don't stay here... There's a reason for its low rating. I moved in here three years ago—it was the decision I regret the most. First of all, the quality of the house is surprisingly poor. Building A offers absolutely no sound insulation. The walls are completely hollow. Whenever a vehicle passes along the adjacent road, you are subjected to a deafening roar—a true form of torture when trying to sleep at night. In fact, when particularly large vehicles go by, the entire building even shakes. Not to mention that you can hear your roommate playing video games and cooking at any time. Secondly, the apartment management charges for absolutely everything. Clogged drain? There’s a fee. Burnt-out lightbulb? Another fee. Curtains fell down? You get charged again. Even though 99% of these issues stem from the substandard quality of the cheap fixtures and equipment used in the building itself, they invariably insist that it is *your* problem. The actual unit looks completely different from the model apartment—it is filthy. You need to make sure to take photos of every single corner so that the apartment management cannot accuse you of dirtying the place after you move in and subsequently demand payment from you. The room is infested with an endless number of cockroaches and flies—you need to be prepared. Most importantly, the apartment management will use all sorts of excuses to make you pay various bizarre fees; if you argue with them, they will issue you a "3-Day Notice to Fix or Quit"—threatening you into compliance. They will use all sorts of abstruse legal provisions to intimidate you and force you into submission. The surroundings of the apartment complex are absolutely abysmal. Although it is located close to the school, it feels like a completely different world. Homeless people frequently loiter downstairs, and cars in the parking lot are often vandalized or stolen—yet the apartment management turns a blind eye to the entire situation. All in all, the only advantage of this apartment is its proximity to the school. If you haven't signed the lease yet, run—and don't make the same mistake I did.

This place is probably the closest to campus and one of the best complexes around tbh. The office staff was very helpful and welcoming and their events are always a great time and makes you feel involved as a resident. Maintenance was always so fast with my work order requests and they also update you so you’re not left in the dark. They’re pretty straightforward when it comes to charges too. Not sure if Victoria still works there but shoutout to her because she always answered every stupid question I had as if they were normal questions lol. Overall, this place is great and definitely worth more than 5 stars.

I had a very frustrating experience living here, and I want to share it so others can make an informed decision. From the beginning, the unit was not in a clean or move-in ready condition. There was visible hair on the shower walls and carpet, the bathroom had an unpleasant odor, and there were leftover items from a previous tenant (including a grocery bag with a sponge under the sink). I ended up cleaning the apartment myself upon move-in. I did submit a complaint at the time, but it was never resolved beyond an apology. During my lease, when two roommates moved out about four months early, the common areas were left in very poor condition (dirt, spills, and general mess). It seemed to fall on the remaining tenants to handle the cleanup. Parking was also an issue. My car was towed while parked in the lot, which appeared to be designated for local businesses, exactly what I was there for. This resulted in significant towing and storage fees, which were very high. At move-out, I was charged several large fees, including for cleaning and curtains. This was surprising given the condition I left the apartment in, which was significantly cleaner than when I moved in. In my last review (which they paid to take down!) I included a link to photos. This was easily the most difficult rental experience I’ve had, and the final charges were particularly disappointing. Alight should consider lowering their fees instead of dealing with the long-term cost of having reviews removed. Charging more reasonably (or actually resolving the issue with the tenant) would remove the need for negative feedback in the first place. I will keep posting my review for as long as you feel its necessary to pay large fees to remove it.

I recently graduated and lived here during my time as a student, and I had a really great experience. The apartments are nice, the location is convenient for students, and the staff is always helpful and friendly. It felt like a comfortable and safe place to live while finishing school. I’m really glad I chose to live here and would definitely recommend it to other students!