Frequently Asked Questions

Downtown Irvine offers an unmatched blend of career-driven sophistication and coastal luxury, with access to prestigious employers, celebrated dining, and a lifestyle centered on refined ease. This contemporary district blends sleek high-rise living with easy access to UC Irvine and the region's leading employers. Its polished, forward-facing energy makes it one of Irvine's most sought-after addresses. Whether you're looking for career opportunities at leading technology and biotech firms, elevated recreation, or a truly elevated place to call home, here are some of the unique features to consider:

• Ideal Location Downtown Irvine sits at the center of Orange County's most desirable destinations, placing Newport Beach, Fashion Island, and Newport Coast all within a short, effortless drive. This central position makes the coast's finest experiences feel like an extension of home.
• Outdoor Adventures From the expansive green space of Orange County Great Park to the scenic trails of Irvine Regional Park, the area offers refined outdoor recreation at every turn. The nearby coastline adds even more elevated ways to spend a weekend.
• Premium Living Downtown Irvine is home to a growing collection of resort-inspired luxury communities, where sophisticated design and elevated amenities create a living experience defined by comfort, style, and exclusivity.
• Local Community With world-class dining, premier shopping at South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island, and cultural destinations like Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Irvine offers a refined, connected lifestyle among Orange County's most sought-after communities.

There are many upscale activities to enjoy near Downtown Irvine! Metropolis Apartments's location near Main Street and Jamboree Road puts residents close to premier shopping, celebrated dining, and elevated entertainment. Major attractions and activities in the area include:

• Irvine Spectrum Center
• Fashion Island
• South Coast Plaza
• Segerstrom Center for the Arts
• Orange County Great Park
• Irvine Regional Park
• Newport Beach and Crystal Cove
• Balboa Island

Metropolis Apartments is only minutes from some of Orange County's most prestigious employers. The proximity to Main Street and Jamboree Road gives easy access to technology, biotech, and corporate employers, like:

• Blizzard Entertainment
• Edwards Lifesciences
• Broadcom Inc.
• Masimo Corporation
• Rivian Automotive
• UC Irvine (UCI)
• Mazda North American HQ
• Hoag Memorial Hospital

At Metropolis Apartments, you'll find a variety of amenities that make living in prestigious Downtown Irvine even better, such as:

• REVIVE Saltwater Pool and Spa Unwind at REVIVE, a resort-style saltwater pool and spa offering a refined escape without ever leaving home.
• STRIKE Private Bowling Alley Host an elevated game night at STRIKE, a private on-site bowling alley that brings a rare and exclusive touch of entertainment home.
• WIRED Tech Lounge Stay productive in WIRED, a sophisticated tech lounge designed for focus and effortless connectivity.
• ESCAPE Saunas Recharge in ESCAPE, a dedicated sauna retreat that adds a refined wellness dimension rarely found in an apartment community.

Before your move-in, we complete a thorough apartment make-ready process to ensure your new home is ready for occupancy. This typically includes a professional cleaning, carpet cleaning, painting, and general maintenance repairs. Our team also completes a final quality inspection to make sure everything meets our standards for move in.

Yes, we do.

You will be able to submit a maintenance request in your Resident Portal.

All maintenance requests are reviewed and promptly responded to depending on the urgency of the reported issue. Our goal is to complete repairs efficiently while providing excellent customer service. Emergency maintenance is available 24/7.

No, you do not need to be present. You are encouraged to give our maintenance team permission to enter address reported issues as soon as they are available.

If you are locked out of your home during business hours, please contact the Leasing Office for assistance. If you are locked out of your home afterhours, please contact Garden Communities Dispatch at 888-247-3655 for preferred locksmith vendor information.

Our community offers a variety of modern amenities, including a saltwater pool and spa, fitness center, TV and game lounge, recreational play area, tech lounge, bowling alley, outdoor fire pit, outdoor pool tables and chess set, and more. Please visit our Amenities page for the full list of amenities and more details.

Yes, parking is available. Our Studio and 1 bedroom units are assigned 1 parking space and our 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom units are assigned 2 spaces. In addition, there are 100+ guest parking stalls in Building 1.

Our apartment homes include a Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, and Refrigerator. We also have the SkyBell Doorbell & Nest Thermostat smart home features.

Our apartment homes include in-unit washers and dryers.

We are pet friendly! Both dogs and cats are allowed at our community.

Please visit the Amenities page of our website for more information.

Please visit the Amenities page of our website for more information.

While our community does not have a designated pet park, we do have a BARK Pet Spa Station!

Furnished homes available in partnership with CORT! Rent furniture for your home with CORT furniture. Convenient and flexible home furniture rental can be delivered and set up in as little as 48 hours. Click here for more information and exclusive offers for Garden Communities CA residents.

Please contact the Leasing Office for more information.

Please contact the Leasing Office for more information.

The Leasing Office does not hold packages. Parcel Pending & Amazon HUB lockers are available onsite.

The Fitness Center is open 24hrs a day.

Community quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am daily.

There is no cost to tour! We can't wait to take you on tour.

Appointments are encouraged, however we are happy to accommodate walk-in visitors.

Visit our website to apply for a new apartment home today!

An application fee and holding deposit are required at the time of rental.

You can pay rent online in the Rent Café Resident Portal. Personal check, cashier check and money order are also accepted in the Leasing Office.

You can set up one time or reoccurring payments in the Rent Café Resident Portal.

Yes, renter's insurance, with a minimum $300,000 liability, is required.

Please contact the Leasing Office for more information.

Please contact the Leasing Office for more information.

Please contact the Leasing Office for more information.

No, subletting is not allowed at our community.

Please contact the Leasing Office for more information.

Public transportation options near our community include local bus routes through the OC Bus, the free Irvine CONNECT shuttle service, and the Tustin Metrolink Station.

Located in the heart of Irvine, our community is in close proximity to leading employers and institutions including UC Irvine, Google, and Hoag Hospital. We’re just a short distance from many popular shopping and entertainment destinations, such as the Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine Regional Park, the Orange County Museum of Art, and much more.

Our community is located in the Irvine Unified School District.

Our community is located near several great dog parks, including Irvine Central Bark, Costa Mesa Bark Park, and Bark Barracks in Tustin Legacy Park.

There are many different bike trails nearby, including the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Peters Canyon Trail, and the Jeffrey Open Space Trail.

Our residents have a variety of popular shopping options nearby, such as The Lab Anti-Mall, Crossroads Shopping Center, Irvine Spectrum Center, Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza, and more.

We are located near many coffee shops, including KIT Coffee, Blue Hummingbird Coffee and Kitchen, Cassel Earth Coffee, and Press & Moka, each under 2 miles away.

We’re located at 2100 Sullivan in Irvine, with convenient access from Main Street and Jamboree Road and easy connections to the 405 Freeway.

Main Street & Jamboree Road