River Square Apartments

The location of this apartment complex is unique. It is behind a Long Reality office on River Road (which actually served as a nice buffer between the apartment and the road), and right behind it is Rillito Park and Race Track. It is minutes within the Tucson Mall (to the West) and the Campbell-​RIver shopping center (to the East).
I lived here between August 2014-​July 2015 in the executive suite. Towards the end of my stay, it changed ownership. It was called River Square Apartments but as of this review it is now called The Place at 990, run by MCLife Tucson. This was a completely furnished unit in which rent included everything (electric, gas, cable). When I say it was ‘completely’ furnished, I really mean complete. In the kitchen there are pots, pans, dishes, silverwhere, cutting knives, cutting boards, coffee machine, toaster, microwave, etc. In the living room there was two couches, a chair, TV, etc. The bedroom had a queen sized bed, TV, and hangers. The bathroom already had cleaning supplies in the closet and enough toilet paper to last me through my tenure here.
For the price, the amenities were good. A small hot tub and pool, a racquetball court, a small and an outdated cardio room (I can’t call it a fitness center because there isn’t even dumbbells). If you have a dog, they provide doggy bags throughout the complex so you can pick up after it.
I have nothing but great things to say about the two managers who worked in the office during my time there. If there was a problem, they took care of it. They were always extremely courteous and friendly. They took great care of the landscaping in the apartment complex. In the clubhouse, they even kept a food donation bin to help feed the hungry.
I never encountered a single problem with any of my neighbors. This is an apartment complex where people keep to themselves, but I had the opportunity to know some of the people around me. It is a mix of retiree people, working professionals, students, and low-​income residents. Again, I never had a single problem with anyone. Even if I did, they did have night patrol.
If you work at the University of Arizona (which I did during my time here), you get a $ 10 discount per month. Pay your rent early and you are eligible for the monthly drawing for a discount on next month’s rent. Refer someone and receive $ 50 off your next rent!
I enjoyed living here. I loved how they encourage people to recycle! If you are looking for a small apartment complex that is safe, on the cheaper end, and gives you no problems, this is a place to come live!

I don’t live here, but had an EXTREMELY negative time trying to set up an appointment with a leasing office employee named Luciano. He was rude, flaky and made me feel very unwelcome.
If this is their idea of customer service, I’ll continue my apartment hunt elsewhere.

I live here and I love it. The rent is pretty low for this side of town and the management is pretty awesome… they get on issues ASAP. The location is quiet and seems relatively safe. Only complaint is parking gets tight during the day with Long Realty sharing the parking lot. Other than that, no complaints so far.

Honestly after living in apartments for the last 10 years of my life I’ve begun to have low expectations for apartment living. I lived in one of the loft apartments here for almost an entire year. I loved it! Small complex only 75 units, the office management was always helpful.
In fact I once had a package left at my door that I wasn’t So comfortable leaving out all day and I called and left a message and Bill went and got it and brought it to the office. I Know it’s a small gesture but l greatly appreciated it.
l love the location of the complex too. H’s a safe area, close to Trader Joe’s and a farmer’s market.
It’s pet friendly and the pet deposit was the least I’ve ever paid. All in all l miss that apartment. If there’s a unit available I recommend snagging it!