absolutely amazing quality! I love this places so much! Definitely would recommend my friends this place in the future! The management and leasing office also provided great service: they are super patient and respond to your email promptly. Take this place! the rent worth it and it's super close to USC campus. Can't find another place that's convenient like this! read more

The Rita was a great student experience, Edgar and Kendra made the experience awesome. Clean, safe place to live while you attend USC

I lived in the Regal Rita for two years and only have good things to say about my experience. Kendra, the off-site manager, never failed to respond to our emails in a timely manner and was always more than willing to help us resolve any issues or questions we had. Edgar, the on-site manager, was always available to help us small maintenance items (changing a lightbulb, unclogging the sink), pretty much always within 24 hours of us asking. They say management can make or break your experience leading a place, and Kendra and Edgar are about as good as it gets. Sadly, Kendra will no longer be managing the facility, but Edgar will still be around! The location of the apartment is perfect (close to campus and the Village), and I did not have to buy any major pieces of furniture since they provide it first come, first serve (which also saved me a ton of time and energy during the move out process). The building itself is on the older side, but everything works just fine and is maintained throughout the year. I would recommend the Regal Rita wholeheartedly to anyone looking to live near USC! read more

I lived here for two years during the second half of my time as an undergrad at USC. The Regal Rita is more than just an apartment building -- my apartment and the Regal Rita grounds became my home. The property is the best-maintained student housing in the entire USC area - my friends all over would remark about how clean, updated, and attended-to the parking area, bike rack, stairwells, hallways, and actual apartment units were. Even better than the upkeep and stellar maintenance of the Regal Rita is the man behind it all - Edgar. Edgar, the offsite manager and handy-man, is a true blessing. He is hard working, attentive, and available. When ever there was ANY sort of issue, Edgar would be there within MINUTES and fix it. The service and management at the Regal Rita is what truly sets this apartment complex apart from anywhere at USC. I already miss my little home at the Regal Rita. Kendra, the landlord, was also attentive, although the building has changed official ownership I believe. This property is locked and gated, so it is also extremely safe. Edgar does a great job at making sure, every single day, this is the best place at USC to live. Could not recommend living at the Regal RIta more!!!!! Thank you Edgar and Kendra! read more

My roommate and I lived here for 2 years and it was by far the best living experience we had at USC. We loved it so much we even took some of our graduation photos in our apartment! Even our closest friends noted how great and sweet our little apartment was. Kendra and Edgar are so helpful and fantastic. They helped us with whatever we needed-- whether it was questions about rent money or asking for things to be fixed. They would get on it right away. I could text Kendra or Edgar and they would respond within the day. Edgar was always courteous whenever he came in to fix things in the apartment. They go above and beyond which I have never had from landlords and property managers and I'm so thankful we had them for our time at regal Rita The location is great because it's two streets away from USC and one street away from the Village. There are some yellowjackets nearby so that's nice and it is within USC's 2 mile radius for free lyft. Down the same street as Pot of Cha. they also can provide furniture which was such a plus for us! Thank you for everything regal Rita! read more

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I lived in Regal Rita during Summer 2017 and for the past year. It's really close to campus (I can bike to any building within 10 minutes), and the management is incredible. Kendra and Edgar are so responsive -- any maintenance requests were addressed in a timely manner, and most of the time it was taken care of within a day or two. Given how expensive the other buildings on 30th St are, the rent is super reasonable, and on top of that, the only utility you have to pay for is electricity. Kendra and Edgar also provided furniture for the entire apartment, which was a HUGE help. Overall, Regal Rita was so pleasant to live in and I highly recommend it! read more

The Regal Rita is an amazing place to live if you are attending USC, and like to be in a very social environment. It is conveniently located on 30th street right in the middle of all the action from the Fraternity Row, and a good 5 minute walk to the great USC bar - the 90 (Not too mention a 10 minute walk to campus). Kendra, the landlord, and Edgar, the property manager, keep this place looking pristine 24/7. Kendra is extremely nice and fair when it comes to running this place. When I first moved in, I wanted to bring a BBQ to the place, and at first she was hesitant about it since it didn't really work properly, but we were able to get it fixed and work everything out. Even Edgar built an area for the BBQ in the complex so everyone could enjoy it! The apartments that are in here are the best part because they are very spacious and provide everything you could ever need. They can easily accommodate 2 people with how big the rooms are, but for a single person the price is very reasonable (considering some single bedroom places in the area with half the space are $4-500 more). The hardwood floors throughout are amazing (because we all know how disgusting carpet can get for college kids). I really loved all the electrical appliances and the fact that there was no gas bill to pay (which really is a hassle to set up in the first place) and the apartment comes with free wifi! Granted it's not the FASTEST wifi, but you get your own free modem...doesn't get much better than that in college. You can even get your own parking spot within the building (which is super nice because if you've ever had to park on the street night after night here in LA, you know how annoying it can be to wake up to a parking ticket from the street sweeper) All in all, in my 5 years spent here at USC I would say that this was the best place I ever lived at. It's really a diamond in the rough because when I first moved in here not a lot of people knew about it. But when they would come over the first thing they would say was how spacious and nice the apartments were. I'm glad I got to spend my last 2 years at USC living here as they were some of the most memorable ones! read more

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I always brag to my friends how I probably have the nicest off and on-site property managers in all of LA. Landlords/property managers often make or break the living experience. I've had friends complain to me how their landlords go MIA and don't respond to texts/emails/calls when they have a maintenance issue. They would only contact my friends when it came to payment related issues. I never had this problem. Kendra has always been attentive to our expressed needs and responsive to all our emails. Edgar is always around and available to help fix or replace anything in the apartment within reasonable means. The past two years living at Regal Rita was the best and I could not ask for any better people to rely on when I needed something to be fixed or had any issues with the place at all. Not only is the place such an ideal spot (north of campus, takes less than 10 minutes of leisurely walking to get to campus), but the entire place is non-carpeted which I appreciate. Makes cleaning so much easier! They also offer furniture, first come first serve, for FREE OF COST! My only issue, if there has to be (for the potential renters), is that the designated parking spaces are not the largest but that wasn't relevant to me because I didn't bring a car. I'm sad to hear that Kendra will no longer be acting as the property manager for Regal Rita anymore, but Edgar will still be around! This is arguably the best place you can rent while you're attending USC so contact them early on (like fall semester) to be able to get a unit to rent for the following year! read more

I lived here for my entire 3 years as a student at USC. The building is older, but extremely well maintained. Gateway or Lorenzo etc look all slick and new but (I know from my friends' experiences and from visiting) are cheaply and hastily constructed with thin walls and veneers and with flimsy fixtures and hardware. Regal Rita was built with attention to detail, sturdiness, and quality and has been maintained and updated beautifully for the past 50ish years. I almost never heard noise from other tenants coming through my walls (though noise from the fraternity row drifts over on weekends). Any maintenance issue were resolved same day or the next day with a quick call to Edgar. You will not find a landlord like Kendra or a groundskeeper like Edgar anywhere else. They are responsive, friendly and treat tenants like customers whom they are there to serve rather than like inconvenient byproducts of a money making machine. I miss them already! Also, it's very close to the north side of campus. I could leave at 7:52 AM and skate to an 8:00 AM class easily. You should live here. read more

The Regal Rita is undoubtedly one of the best places to live as a USC student. In every aspect of convenience, the apartment complex resides in a very close proximity to campus (simply a 5-minute walk), the Row (quite literally right behind the building), and Figueroa and the accompanying restaurants (10-minute walk). Additionally, the rent prices are extremely reasonable for both singles and doubles and the apartments can come in different accommodating sizes. My roommate and I split the smaller apartment option very comfortably with an abundance of space to spare. Moreover, Kendra, the landowner, and Edgar, the property manager, are the most accommodating and accessible people I've had the pleasure of working with in regards to housing. Edgar is around the complex at least 5 days a week and easily reachable. Should anyone ever have any questions or concerns, both easily resolve the issues. Regal Rita amenities are everything a student or any tenant would need: Living in LA heat for majority of the year, there is an air conditioning unit right underneath the living room window as well as a bedroom ceiling fan, which comes in handy. The apartments are also well ventilated (stays cool during the heat, stays warm during the cold) and surprisingly soundproof especially considering the proximity next to the Row (right behind Lambda Chi Alpha). It comes with a dishwasher and electric oven; tenants must pay for their own utilities with instructions provided by Kendra and Edgar, although there is free internet by TWC. There are laundry units on the base floor. Lastly, tenants may request parking spots, either tandem for garaged spots or single spots right behind the building, for a reasonable price. My roommate and I lived in Regal Rita for 2 years and if not for graduation, I believe we would've made the easy decision to stay again. We kept our apartment tidy and our guests would always compliment the spaciousness and cleanliness of the place. We've both greatly enjoyed our time at Regal Rita. read more

Located just a 7 minute walk from USC's UPC campus, a 5 minute walk from all sorts of restaurants and fast food chains (including La Taquiza, El Huero, Volcano Sushi and Boba, Panda Express, Jack In The Box, and more), and a 5 minute walk from the Caruso Catholic Center/Our Savior Church, Regal Rita has the PERFECT location. It is located on a safe, well-lot street that is fairly busy just off of University Avenue, which is constantly patrolled by CSC security staff in the evening. Better than the location is the building management. Kendra has always been very kind and accommodating to my roommate and I, and is super flexible wth any of your needs. She has a positive attitude and makes an effort to really get to know her tenants, even though she doesn't live onsite. She will even provide you with certain furniture items, if they are available and you need them (desk, chair, dresser - equivalent to about what the USC dorms provide). Edgar, in charge of all maintenance on site, is a saint! He comes and addresses all of your needs same day, and has it fixed no later than the following day (unless he needs to order parts - then he'll have it don't in two days). Whenever he sees me, he makes a point to say hello and ask how I'm doing, or if there's any way he can help. I'm really going to miss him and I don't know that I'll ever find someone so glad to offer his help to the tenants, any day, any hour. The room itself is very spacious and - compared to everything else you'll find this close to campus in the safe, northern zone in the UPC area - is an amazing price. Hardwood linoleum floors, dishwasher included, mirrored closets, garbage disposal, refrigerator, AC unit, ceiling fans, and central heat. Also, covered and gated (or non-gated parking in the back) for an additional fee a month (the back parking is a lower fee). Long review, but as someone who has to leave only because she's graduating, I want to make sure the next tenants who take my unit know how great their complex and its staff truly will be! read more

I had a great experience living at the Regal Rita during my last two years of college. Kendra (owner) and Edgar (property manager) were kind and accommodating during my entire stay. Kendra was always responsive to emails or texts, and Edgar (God bless him) was at the Rita every day cleaning up or fixing something for one of the residents. On at least three occasions he made special trips back to open my door for me when I was locked out (twice late at night). It's in a great location, especially if you're in the greek system at USC. It was super quick to walk to my sorority for meals etc. It's also a quick walk to campus before class. Many of my classes ran until 9/10pm, but I always felt comfortable walking home because the walk is well-lit, there are always people walking to and from the row, and USC posts a lot of yellow jackets along the way too. Parking is INCREDIBLY CHEAP, especially compared to what surrounding lots charge. I parked in the alley, and my roommate parked in the garage, and we both had good experiences. There are two drawbacks to this place. First is its location behind the Lambda and Fiji fraternities. On a weekly basis this wasn't a problem; my unit was on the second floor facing the alley and the normal weeknight parties didn't disturb my sleeping or studying. It was unbelievably loud in my unit anytime Fiji or Lambda had a register. It totally sucked, but it only happens a few times. The other downside to this place is its appearance/age (depending on your taste). The Regal Rita definitely isn't as new/nice as the West 27th/Lorenzo etc. options. My roommate and I decorated our unit with our own furniture, curtains, art etc and we created a cute, homey, welcoming place to live. Everyone I know who's lived at Lorenzo (including my brother) has had a HORRIBLE AWFUL TERRIBLE experience in every way, and I know for a fact that noise at any of the new luxury apartment options is just as bad as it is at the Rita, if anything even worse because the kids who live there party a lot. Overall, Regal Rita is in a perfect location and has a friendly and very responsive owner and manager. After comparing what rent and parking cost at the Rita to similar spots it will seem like an obvious choice. I highly recommend. read more

I lived in the Regal Rita for 2 years and absolutely loved it. The building is well positioned on 30th Street and stays cool/quiet for most of the year. The apartments themselves are well-suited for 2 people. The double-paned windows keep the heat and noise out, and the wall a/c unit is good enough to cool the whole apartment. They management at Regal Rita is an absolute pleasure to work with. Their on-site manager is there 5 days a week, always going above and beyond cleaning the garage, laundry room and walkways. We had them replace a fridge and washing machine in our 2 years with brand new ones within 2 days of them each going out. Most important though, the Regal Rita is very well priced. There rates are several hundred dollars a month cheaper than the other buildings on 30th Street and they offer far more in terms of amenities/beautification of the building premises than the other apartments north of USC. If you are looking for an apartment for 1 to 2 people as a USC student, Regal Rita is a must see! read more

I lived in Regal Rita my senior year at USC and it was fantastic. The management was incredibly responsive and willing to help out with any and all problems we had. They also provided furniture for our apartment (literally everything we asked for), which was super helpful. The location is great - close to campus, the Village, and Fig (the only slight downside is that you can sometimes hear music from the Row, but the convenience is totally worth it). The building is older but well-maintained. It's gated and very secure, and the building has multiple parking options. Great experience and I'd highly recommend Regal Rita to anyone looking for housing around USC! read more

I lived at Regal Rita for two years and I absolutely loved it! It's by far the best place to live as a USC student. It's a short walking distance from campus and the Village. In general, it's very central (also close to Figueroa and Hoover). The apartments are really well-maintained by the landlord (Kendra) and site manager (Edgar). They're really spacious and have plenty of storage spaces. It has a great floor plan with wooden floors. In addition, it's really homey. They can provide furniture if needed (great if you're not local!). Kendra and Edgar were extremely accommodating and provided any furniture that my roommate and I would need. It's also extremely safe. The complex is gated as well as the lobby and parking structure. My parents were apprehensive about me living in non-USC housing. On moving day, Edgar reassured them that they keep all their tenants safe. My parents still talk about how Edgar eased their worries. The management is what makes Regal Rita so wonderful. Kendra and Edgar really look out for their tenants. If my roommate and I ever had any questions or requests, we would email Kendra and immediately get a response. If we ever had a maintenance issue, I would just text Edgar and he would quickly resolve it. I would frequently see Edgar in passing and he would always greet me and ask how I was. It always made my day! All in all Regal Rita is an amazing place to live! I can't speak highly enough! read more

As a parent, I can't say enough great things about the Regal Rita! Our son lived there for 4 years (3 years at USC, one year post-grad). Unlike many other student housing properties near USC, the Rita is family owned and lovingly maintained by a great team. Kendra and Edgar are both incredibly responsive and a joy to work with. We live on the east coast and felt that our son was being cared for by family. The location is extremely central and an easy walk for groceries at the new Trader Joe's. read more

I had the pleasure of staying at the Regal Rita for a few years. I really enjoyed my time there. It's a nice property that's well maintained. Great management, great location. Edgar, the super, is awesome!!! Very easy to get ahold of, and he's very quick to respond to any and all service requests. Not to mention a great guy. Kendra, the property owner, is also very professional and prompt in her communications. The location is super convenient. The USC campus is just 3 blocks away... it's a straight line down University Ave, so it takes very little time to walk to campus (let alone ride a bike). Also very close to the University Village and the other restaurants on Figueroa St. It's a secure area as well; the DPS headquarters is less than a block away. Loved my time at the Rita. If you're a USC student looking for solid housing under PROMPT, RELIABLE management (knowing of the other apartments in the area, this is a big one), then living here is a no-brainer. read more

My roommate and I have lived in the Regal Rita for a semester and a summer now, and already we feel that our experience has been so positive that we just have to share it with the world. The Regal Rita is absolutely the most wonderful place to live around USC campus--there is no competition whatsoever. As many people have said, Edgar and Kendra are the best parts of the Regal Rita. Kendra isn't on the property often, but is kind, understanding, and very quick to respond to any issues that you might have while living here. Edgar is the one that you'll see around quite a bit--and is, in the words of my roommate, our guardian angel. He always responds promptly to our texts/calls for help, and is always happy to help us out when we need it. Even when we accidentally broke our AC several times (like idiots), he was always friendly, never condescending or halting in his assistance. In fact, he just now (this, I note, was the incident that prompted this Yelp review) saw my roommate and I walking our bikes to the repair store and offered to replace our front wheels for free. He and Kendra are the best, I honestly can't say enough good about them. I have a lot of roommates who complain about non-responsive management and/or maintenance being one of their biggest problems in campus housing that is owned by big companies. I've never had to worry about this at the Regal Rita. Aside from that, as many have already noted, the property is well-maintained, with spacious rooms, and all of the residents are very friendly. It's conveniently located and both rent and on-property parking rates are quite reasonable, especially compared to what you'd see in other apartments on that part of W 30th. All in all, the Regal Rita is absolutely the best! A+, 10/10, a million stars. I love living here and dread the day that I graduate and have to leave. read more

Kendra and Edgar are fantastic. I highly recommend their building for USC student housing.

I lived at Regal Rita for 2 years and loved it. Especially when comparing the experience to many of my friends at USC who had endless horror stories of repairs and maintenance, my experience was fantastic. Whenever there was a problem, I could simply text Edgar and he'd resolve it by the end of the day. Great experience, great place to live as a USC student. read more

I lived at Regal Rita the past year and I can honestly say that it is the best place I have lived at while I was a student at USC. Kendra was very accommodating and responsive when it came time to sign our lease and was even able to provide us with furniture at no additional charge. Edgar, who maintains Regal Rita, would always come the same day or the next day if there was a problem in the apartment and is one of the nicest people I've ever met. Regal Rita is also close to campus and the Village, pretty quiet at nighttimes, and the perfect location for easy access to the bars and food in the area. If you are looking for somewhere to stay, I would highly recommend living here because it does not get better than this. read more

My son lived at Regal Rita for three years while attending USC, he is graduating this week and moving out soon. It was such a positive experience for him and for us. The apartments are safe and practically on campus but with kitchens and privacy. They are well kept up and clean. The property has been in Kendra's family and Edgar has been managing the facility for years. They are responsive and keep an eye out for the students, not the usual landlord-tenant relationship. A number of wonderful students from the music program at USC have been living there, turning over apartments to friends via word of mouth. read more

I lived in the Regal Rita from June 2017 until May 2018. Living here was the highlight of my senior year at USC. I lived in the small apartment with a roommate, and it was the perfect size for us. If we ever needed anything fixed, Egdar responded so quickly and fixed it immediately. He is honestly the sweetest man ever, who is so incredibly helpful. Kendra responded to emails very quickly. Overall, the pros of living in "The Rita" are the location (close to campus, the Village, Figueroa, Hoover), incredibly helpful building manager (Egdar) and responsive landlord (Kendra), beautiful orange building with large trees, on-site laundry (though you need quarters), gate with bike rack, reasonably priced parking spots, and free wifi ! Having to leave my apartment was actually so sad because of how much I loved having the Rita as my home. I recommend living here to any USC student. read more

I lived at Regal Rita for 2 years and it was by far the best living experience I had while a student at USC. My apartment was very spacious and well-maintained. They offer to provide you with furniture at no extra cost, which made the moving process so much easier, especially since I wasn't from the area and didn't have a car. Kendra (landlord) and Edgar (site manager) are very kind and incredibly responsive to any questions or needs you may have. Any repair issues were taken care of right away with a simple text to Edgar. The location is awesome - a short walk to campus, the University Village, and Figueroa Street. I would highly recommend Regal Rita to anyone looking for housing in the area! read more

Truthfully, I took a back seat on the apartment-picking process, letting my roommate, with a recommendation by our friends currently living in an apartment here, choose our place to stay, and I couldn't be more glad with the decision. We lived in a "small" one bedroom apartment, which was incredibly cozy and, in my opinion, the perfect size for two people. (There are, however, larger options, which are spacious and lovely.) As other reviews have mentioned, Kendra and Edgar are wonderful; any communication was quickly responded to and things were always taken care of. Edgar saved us so many times - whether it was a next-day oven replacement, sink-unclogging, or lightbulb changes. Also, 90% of our furniture (couches, table and chairs, beds, dressers) were loaned at no charge and really saved us from buying expensive furniture that we would only need for one year. The facilities are secure and gated. I also enjoyed the patio outdoors on the second floor. All in all, I loved staying at 'The Rita' (our endearing nickname) and would highly recommend for student housing. read more

My daughter lived here for 2 years. It is a family owned since the 1960's and has an on site manager/maintenance man. Kendra, the owner is very responsive and follows up quickly on any issues or concerns. The building is older but well maintained and it's gated doors lock securely. Beware of newer places like Lorenzo - they are modern and have more amenities but don't care about their tenants, rent out their facilities such as the pool and volley ball courts to outside groups taking up visitor parking and locking out residents and will steal your deposit. I know because my son lived there. Regal Rita is also close to campus and the row and it;s one of the better deals for apartments close to campus. read more