Apartments in Dallas Downtown Historic District: ranked picks
Downtown Dallas's historic district mixes restored century-old buildings with newer high-rises near the Farmers Market and Arts District, so the renting experience varies a lot from one address to the next. These rankings come from resident reviews weighed by our methodology, looking at how leasing teams and maintenance crews actually perform once you've signed the lease, not just the marketing photos.
Most of these buildings sit within walking distance of Deep Ellum, the Farmers Market, or the Arts District, so parking garages, elevator reliability, and package/security systems matter as much as finishes in a downtown high-rise. Several complexes here are historic conversions, which brings character but also older building systems that can mean slower fixes.
27 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 | Harvest Lofts at the Dallas Farmers Market | 83 | 4.7 (215) | — | Farmers Market access |
| 2 | The Drakestone Apartments | 82 | 4.5 (274) | — | Historic charm, fast maintenance |
| 3 | The Griffin Apartments | 80 | 4.3 (165) | — | luxury high rise |
| 4 | AMLI Fountain Place | 76 | 4.3 (297) | — | Luxury finishes, sky lounge |
| 5 | Cortland Farmers Market | 75 | 4.2 (210) | — | Attentive leasing, modern units |
| 6 | The Arts | 72 | 4.2 (223) | — | Arts District location |
| 7 | Amelia Farmers Market | 72 | 4.3 (298) | — | Rooftop pool, market proximity |
| 8 | Atelier Dallas Apartments | 71 | 4.2 (326) | — | luxury high rise |
| 9 | East Quarter Residences | 71 | 4.2 (324) | — | Rooftop pool, downtown views |
| 10 | The Statler Residences | 71 | 4.3 (329) | — | History lovers touring first |
| 11 | The Parc on Jackson | 69 | 4.3 (40) | — | luxury high rise |
| 12 | Interurban Building Apartments | 68 | 3.9 (125) | — | luxury high rise |
| 13 | 1900 Elm Apartments | 68 | 4.3 (99) | — | luxury high rise |
| 14 | Main 3 Downtown | 66 | 3.7 (107) | — | luxury high rise |
| 15 | Manor House | 65 | 3.8 (237) | — | luxury high rise |
| 16 | Skyline Farmers Market | 63 | 3.7 (392) | — | luxury high rise |
| 17 | Taylor Lofts at the Dallas Farmers Market | 62 | 4 (44) | — | luxury high rise |
| 18 | Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments | 62 | 3.7 (295) | — | luxury high rise |
| 19 | The Continental at Mercantile Place | 61 | 3.3 (162) | — | luxury high rise |
| 20 | Modera St. Paul | 59 | 3.8 (39) | — | luxury high rise |
| 21 | Butler Brothers Building | 59 | 3.2 (231) | — | luxury high rise |
| 22 | The Wilson at Mercantile Place | 57 | 3.5 (95) | — | luxury high rise |
| 23 | The Element at Mercantile Place | 56 | 3.4 (72) | — | luxury high rise |
| 24 | The Kirby | 55 | 3.3 (90) | — | luxury high rise |
| 25 | Mercantile Place Leasing Office | 55 | 3.3 (80) | — | luxury high rise |
| 26 | Mid Elm Lofts | 43 | 5 (3) | — | luxury high rise |
| 27 | Chasity spot | 16 | — | — | luxury high rise |
Ranked picks

Harvest Lofts at the Dallas Farmers Market
score 83/100Praised for next-day repairs and named staff like Sam and Axam, though a couple of long-term residents cite serious repair delays.

The Drakestone Apartments
score 82/100A restored 100-year-old building with exposed brick and a maintenance supervisor residents call quick and reliable.

The Griffin Apartments
score 80/100Prospective residents consistently highlight leasing tours as the standout experience, with staff like Daisy earning repeated praise for patience, honesty, and detailed explanations that help visitors narrow their choices.

AMLI Fountain Place
score 76/100Spacious layouts and a 45th-floor pool deck stand out, with named staff earning repeat praise despite elevator and fee complaints.

Cortland Farmers Market
score 75/100Clean, modern finishes and a leasing team known by name for honesty, though reaching management after move-in can be tough.

The Arts
score 72/100Leasing agent Andria and clean amenities are a plus, but vehicle break-ins and gate failures are recurring concerns.

Amelia Farmers Market
score 72/100A lively downtown spot where service quality depends heavily on which leasing agent and maintenance crew you get.

Atelier Dallas Apartments
score 71/100Atelier delivers on amenities and staff warmth, but operational breakdowns have overshadowed that appeal.

East Quarter Residences
score 71/100A responsive leasing team and standout amenities offset by recurring security and trash chute issues.

The Statler Residences
score 71/100The historic building and leasing agent Tacoby impress on tour, but residents report frequent water and elevator outages.

The Parc on Jackson
score 69/100Most residents credit the leasing and management staff, especially Michael and Jessica, for making the move-in process effortless and stress-free.

Interurban Building Apartments
score 68/100Residents prize the building's industrial charm, walkable downtown location, and unusually responsive maintenance team.

1900 Elm Apartments
score 68/1001900 Elm drew loyal residents for years with strong staff like Jodie and Monica, historic loft character, and downtown convenience within walking distance of restaurants and transit.

Main 3 Downtown
score 66/100Staff consistently earn praise for going beyond the job: multiple reviewers name Andre, Sarah, Lisa and Monique for staying late, coordinating same-day moves, and solving problems with genuine urgency.

Manor House
score 65/100Lemon, Leon, and Janis anchor this downtown high-rise with genuine friendliness that transforms the lobby experience.

Skyline Farmers Market
score 63/100A downtown luxury complex that divides sharply.

Taylor Lofts at the Dallas Farmers Market
score 62/100Leasing and early experience often shine, with staff like Axam and Sam earning consistent praise for attentive, personal service.

Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments
score 62/100Tour guides and front-line staff earn consistent praise for warmth and professionalism, with residents reporting rapid maintenance response times.

The Continental at Mercantile Place
score 61/100Five-star reviews consistently highlight staff responsiveness, with tenants naming Isaiah, Tyler, and Christy for going above and beyond on maintenance and leasing questions.

Modera St. Paul
score 59/100Strong units and standout staff members anchor positive experiences, but recurring complaints about rising parking costs and inconsistent leasing office interactions undermine satisfaction.

Butler Brothers Building
score 59/100Staff go out of their way to help: one tenant reports maintenance requests handled within 24 hours, and front-desk employees have checked in on residents through personal loss.

The Wilson at Mercantile Place
score 57/100Some residents report warm tour experiences with staff like Isaiah, Tyler, and Christi, plus the draw of historic downtown lofts in a 100-year-old building.

The Element at Mercantile Place
score 56/100Leasing agents Tyler, Isaiah, Christi, Anthony, and Jared earn consistent praise for patient, knowledgeable tours and follow-up.

The Kirby
score 55/100The Kirby's leasing team earns consistent praise for professionalism and care, particularly Christopher, Jeff, and Monique.

Mercantile Place Leasing Office
score 55/100Two faces define the experience here.

Mid Elm Lofts
score 43/100The single review on file describes a spacious, clean loft in a secure downtown building, well-positioned for city living.

Chasity spot
score 16/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.