Students with Families Housing

Canyon Crest Family Student Housing 

For students with families and/or children, attaining a higher education brings unique needs and additional challenges. UCR Housing understands these needs and challenges. That is why we have carved out a special niche just for you and yours. The Canyon Crest Family Student Housing community rests on 55 park-like acres at the edge of campus. It consists of extremely economical two- and three-bedroom duplex homes nestled on tree-lined streets surrounding an expansive park, playground, and picnic area. Each home, though quaint is cable-ready and comes fully equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, tile floors, cabinets, tub/shower, heater, and washer/dryer hook-ups. A grass yard, shade tree, and a community recycling program round out your home's amenities

Other services within the Family Housing community include convenient mail and bulletin deliveries to mail areas on Avocado and Peach Streets, equipment checkout (e.g. gardening tools), and 24-hour emergency assistance. Canyon Crest Family Student Housing also boasts secure laundry rooms, a community center, computer lab, and the UCR Child Development Center, which is conveniently located adjacent to your community.


2 Bedroom Single





615 sq. ft.







2 Bedroom Duplex


610 sq. ft.


3 Bedroom Duplex

696 sq. ft.


Residence Life

The Residence Life staff offers an extensive family-oriented activities calendar throughout the year in order to help build a strong community environment. Families with or without children of every age will discover special opportunities designed especially with them in mind. All staff are trained to assist you in ways that will make your educational journey pleasant for the entire family.

Applying for Family Housing

It is recommended that you apply for Family Housing as soon as possible after being admitted to the University. Applications are accepted on a year round basis. Once you have submitted your application you will be placed on an assignment list based on the date on which your application is received. Click here to review the Assignment Policy.

To submit your on-line application
click here.

Child Development Center

The Child Development Center is located adjacent to the Canyon Crest Family Student Housing complex at 3333 Watkins Drive, and provides childcare services for UCR students, staff, and faculty. The Center is licensed to serve children between the ages of 4 months and 5 years.

The Center's curriculum follows the guidelines for developmentally based practices provided by the California Department of Education and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs

Admission to the Child Development Center is based on the availability of space in the appropriate age and developmental level classroom, and the date of application for services. There is frequently a waiting list and interested families should therefore make arrangements well in advance of their anticipated need. Please call (951) 827-3854 to apply or to obtain further information.