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.
26 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 Drakestone Apartments | 84 | 4.5 (273) | — | Historic charm, fast maintenance |
| 2 | Harvest Lofts at the Dallas Farmers Market | 79 | 4.7 (208) | — | Farmers Market access |
| 3 | AMLI Fountain Place | 77 | 4.3 (294) | — | Luxury finishes, sky lounge |
| 4 | Cortland Farmers Market | 76 | 4.2 (209) | — | Attentive leasing, modern units |
| 5 | East Quarter Residences | 75 | 4.2 (326) | — | Rooftop pool, downtown views |
| 6 | The Statler Residences | 74 | 4.4 (324) | — | History lovers touring first |
| 7 | Amelia Farmers Market | 74 | 4.4 (297) | — | Rooftop pool, market proximity |
| 8 | The Arts Apartments | 72 | 4.2 (223) | — | Arts District location |
| 9 | Atelier | 71 | 4.2 (322) | — | luxury high rise |
| 10 | 1900 Elm Apartments | 71 | 4.4 (96) | — | luxury high rise |
| 11 | Interurban Building Apartments | 69 | 3.9 (126) | — | luxury high rise |
| 12 | Main 3 Downtown | 66 | 3.7 (105) | — | luxury high rise |
| 13 | The Parc on Jackson | 65 | 4.3 (38) | — | luxury high rise |
| 14 | Skyline Farmers Market | 62 | 3.7 (386) | — | luxury high rise |
| 15 | Manor House | 62 | 3.7 (229) | — | luxury high rise |
| 16 | Taylor Lofts at the Dallas Farmers Market | 62 | 4 (45) | — | luxury high rise |
| 17 | The Continental at Mercantile Place | 61 | 3.3 (162) | — | luxury high rise |
| 18 | Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments | 61 | 3.7 (284) | — | luxury high rise |
| 19 | Modera St. Paul | 59 | 3.7 (40) | — | luxury high rise |
| 20 | The Wilson at Mercantile Place | 58 | 3.5 (94) | — | luxury high rise |
| 21 | Mercantile Place Leasing Office | 57 | 3.4 (79) | — | luxury high rise |
| 22 | The Element at Mercantile Place | 56 | 3.4 (72) | — | luxury high rise |
| 23 | The Kirby | 56 | 3.4 (89) | — | luxury high rise |
| 24 | Butler Brothers Building | 54 | 2.9 (196) | — | luxury high rise |
| 25 | Mid Elm Lofts | 44 | 5 (3) | — | luxury high rise |
| 26 | Chasity spot | 16 | — | — | luxury high rise |
Ranked picks

The Drakestone Apartments
score 84/100A restored 100-year-old building with exposed brick and a maintenance supervisor residents call quick and reliable.

Harvest Lofts at the Dallas Farmers Market
score 79/100Praised for next-day repairs and named staff like Sam and Axam, though a couple of long-term residents cite serious repair delays.

AMLI Fountain Place
score 77/100Spacious layouts and a 45th-floor pool deck stand out, with named staff earning repeat praise despite elevator and fee complaints.

Cortland Farmers Market
score 76/100Clean, modern finishes and a leasing team known by name for honesty, though reaching management after move-in can be tough.

East Quarter Residences
score 75/100A responsive leasing team and standout amenities offset by recurring security and trash chute issues.

The Statler Residences
score 74/100The historic building and leasing agent Tacoby impress on tour, but residents report frequent water and elevator outages.

Amelia Farmers Market
score 74/100A lively downtown spot where service quality depends heavily on which leasing agent and maintenance crew you get.

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

Atelier
score 71/100Atelier's maintenance and concierge teams earn consistent praise, but recent management changes have triggered widespread frustration.

1900 Elm Apartments
score 71/100Until June 2026, residents consistently praised the building's art deco charm, walkable downtown location, and the attentive staff-particularly Jodie and Monica.

Interurban Building Apartments
score 69/100Interurban delivers a distinctive downtown loft experience with strong bones.

Main 3 Downtown
score 66/100Staff excellence defines the living experience here.

The Parc on Jackson
score 65/100New luxury downtown Dallas tower with strong interiors and genuine, attentive staff like leasing consultant Michael and maintenance supervisor Alberto.

Skyline Farmers Market
score 62/100Five-star reviews consistently highlight individual staff members-Stephanie, Aymieka, and maintenance technicians Chakiya, Angel, and Louis-who deliver attentive, patient service during tours and rapid repairs.

Manor House
score 62/100Five years of service masks serious deterioration since the shift to Living Residential LLC management.

Taylor Lofts at the Dallas Farmers Market
score 62/100Most residents praise the leasing team for responsiveness and a smooth move-in, with Axam and Sam named frequently for going above and beyond.

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.

Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments
score 61/100Staff at the leasing office-especially Ricky, Sade, and Sacha-consistently impress visitors with friendly, attentive service and knowledge of units.

Modera St. Paul
score 59/100The building itself impresses: sleek finishes, a standout gym, and proximity to downtown Dallas attractions draw residents.

The Wilson at Mercantile Place
score 58/100Five-star tours and early leases praised staff like Tyler, Anthony, and Isaiah for patient, thorough service.

Mercantile Place Leasing Office
score 57/100Staff excellence carries this community.

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 56/100The Kirby splits hard between two experiences.

Butler Brothers Building
score 54/100Staff warmth masks deeper operational failures.

Mid Elm Lofts
score 44/100The 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.