Chancellor Arms

I lived in 2 units here between 2015-2018, one of which was the exact unit in the photos. I won't go into the issues I had with the landlord at the time since he's long gone- but I don't care who's running it as the only way to save this place is to completely tear it down or pick it up and move it elsewhere. The first unit was a one bedroom- it was dark, with an insane ant and roach problem. We're talking the HUGE 2 inch long roaches of your nightmares. The swamp cooler barely worked, and when it was over 100 degrees outside it just blew out hot air. The second unit- the one in the photos- while much nicer with central AC and cleaner (probably because its the model unit), if you ran the AC for longer than a few hours at a time the drip pan in the closet would overflow and it would literally RAIN in the closet. The only solution was to have maintenance come vaccum out the water, but that was just a band aid as they never came often enough. So you can either have a soaked closet with all your belongings or cook alive in the poorly insulated apartment. If it wasn't cats fighting outside every night, it was people digging in the dumpster outside. If not that, then cars INSIDE the parking gate getting broken into- but hey, you get a great view of the massive abandoned lot next door, boarded up buildings and all. Yes, I brought up these issues to 'management'. But it felt like no one was ever available, and maintenance would just show up without prior warning. I only stayed so long because I was a broke student, and it was miserable. I wasn't going to review, but when I saw how much they're trying to charge for this place- I had to speak up. Don't bother!

Apartments are very clean. Noel, the apartment manager, is very accommodating and goes above and beyond. All the residents are very friendly and peaceful. If I could've stayed I would've!

Hello, my name is barbara. I’ve been renting from the complex more than 7+ years and the new manager Noel Alvarado has done great steps to make my living environment peaceful. If I have any question he is available to help. He keeps the complex clean, and the laundry as well. Great place to live in.

I really enjoy living here!! My apartment is very spacious and it includes an energy efficient washer/dryer that makes it so convenient! The freeway is nearby and it makes it easy for me to get around. The maintenance team is hardworking. And the manager is super friendly and always helpful! From many apartments I’ve lived at this is one of my favorites!

The place has really gone downhill since the last manager left a few months ago. The new manager is never available and never in the office. Nobody answers calls, maintenance is not getting done and now the property has roaches! Rent is decent for the area, schools and business near by but aside from that. Stay away and RUN!

Things have definitely gotten a lot better here over the last few months with the new manager Will. We are not in the best part of Riverside but the complex in general is completely gated and safe, has great and friendly people here since they got rid of some people. The manager is kind of strict but very friendly and is takes care of any situations we have quickly. Nothing but progress since the change in management, they even put in new laundry machines, security cameras, and did some much need remodeling and repairs overall. I know some people here have plumbing problems every now and again but it is kind of a really old building but they are on top of all of these issues. Most of the people here are RCC or UCR students including myself so I would recommend to anyone looking for a cheaper place near the campuses.

I've been living at Chancellor Arms for 3 years and I've never had a problem with it. Its an inexpensive and gated apartment in a safe neighborhood. It is also close to the University of California Riverside and many other stores to grocery shop and eat. I also never had a problem with management. I would recommend living here, especially if you are a student.