Apartment complexes near Bishop Arts District: ranked picks
Bishop Arts sits close to several older apartment and townhome communities south of downtown Dallas, many geared toward affordable and senior housing. We scored each complex using our methodology, which weighs review volume, recency, sentiment, and verification alongside the raw star rating. The picks below reflect how each property actually performs for residents, not just its headline rating.
Most of these complexes cater to income-qualified, senior, or voucher-accepting renters rather than the newer market-rate buildings closer to the Bishop Arts commercial strip. That mix shows up in the reviews: leasing office staff get named and praised often, while maintenance response and security are where properties tend to separate from each other.
7 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ridge at Lancaster | 72 | 4 (186) | — | Community feel, families |
| 2 | Homes of Persimmon Townhomes | 65 | 3.8 (234) | — | Space seekers, budget-minded seniors |
| 3 | Highland Hills | 65 | 3.9 (122) | — | Voucher holders, first-year renters |
| 4 | Magnolia Trace Apartments | 62 | 4 (55) | — | Quiet-seeking seniors |
| 5 | Estelle Village Apartments | 54 | 2.9 (197) | — | Only if flexible-rent terms matter most |
| 6 | Cliff View Village Apartments | 51 | 3.6 (7) | — | Peace and quiet, low review volume |
| 7 | Villas of Sorrento | 49 | 3.1 (136) | — | Budget housing, if you verify current conditions first |
Ranked picks
The Ridge at Lancaster
score 72/100Scores highest here thanks to a widely praised resident services coordinator, regular events, and a food pantry, despite some security and pest-control lags.
Homes of Persimmon Townhomes
score 65/100Spacious, affordable units and a praised leasing agent are undercut by recent pest infestations and shaky management follow-through.
Highland Hills
score 65/100Named staff Talia and Latroya get real credit for helping applicants through the process, though deposit refunds and winter maintenance lag badly.
Magnolia Trace Apartments
score 62/100A resort-style pool and well-kept grounds stand out, but office phone response and billing clarity need work.
Estelle Village Apartments
score 54/100Some long-term residents value hardship rent flexibility, but frequent reports of crime and unaddressed mold make this one to approach with caution.
Cliff View Village Apartments
score 51/100Reviewers like the calm setting and upkeep, though thin review numbers and maintenance responsiveness gaps limit confidence.
Villas of Sorrento
score 49/100Leasing staff earned loyalty before 2023, but post-management-change reviews describe months-long repair waits and serious safety incidents.