Apartment complexes in Deep Ellum: ranked picks
Deep Ellum draws renters who want to walk to live music, restaurants, and DART stops without giving up modern finishes or a responsive leasing office. The picks below come from resident review patterns across nearby complexes, weighing things like maintenance turnaround, staff responsiveness, and how noise or building issues get handled. Full scoring details are in our methodology.
Most of these buildings sit within walking distance of Deep Ellum's restaurant and music strip, which is a draw for tenants but also the source of a recurring theme: noise, late-night activity, and smoke smell in common areas come up across several properties. Elevator reliability and package or garage security are worth asking about directly if you're touring, since a few complexes here have had ongoing issues on both fronts.
18 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 | Lakewood Flats | 83 | 4.6 (316) | — | Quiet, long-term stays |
| 2 | The Mondello | 81 | 4.5 (88) | — | Smooth move-ins, senior renters |
| 3 | The Willow | 79 | 4.5 (155) | — | Modern finishes near Deep Ellum dining |
| 4 | The Case Bldg | 79 | 4.4 (249) | — | Walkable location, hospital proximity |
| 5 | The Crosby | 75 | 4.4 (294) | — | Transit access, clean grounds |
| 6 | Ambrose | 68 | 4 (274) | — | Music and food scene access |
| 7 | Mitchell Lofts | 67 | 4.2 (55) | — | Distinctive lofts, dog owners |
| 8 | Riverstation Apartments | 67 | 3.7 (141) | — | Budget-conscious renters, fast leasing |
| 9 | Deep Ellum Lofts | 65 | 3.9 (153) | — | luxury high rise |
| 10 | The Hamilton | 63 | 2.7 (443) | — | luxury high rise |
| 11 | Bella Vida Apartments Dallas | 60 | 3.4 (307) | — | senior living |
| 12 | The Epic | 60 | 4.2 (28) | — | luxury high rise |
| 13 | Bluffs at Lakewood | 59 | 3.3 (189) | — | affordable housing |
| 14 | Cherokee Village Apartments | 57 | 3.7 (157) | — | senior living |
| 15 | Adam Hats Lofts | 57 | 3.6 (36) | — | luxury high rise |
| 16 | Pecan Grove Apartments | 54 | 3.2 (62) | — | senior living |
| 17 | Asante Apts DBA Miketempeltonllc | 54 | 2.7 (197) | — | affordable housing |
| 18 | Deep Ellum Living | 41 | 1.3 (121) | — | luxury high rise |
Ranked picks
Lakewood Flats
score 83/100Same-day maintenance and a calm setting near White Rock Lake earn the highest score here, though late-night noise draws its one complaint.
The Mondello
score 81/100Jessica and Vee get named praise for patient, low-stress leasing and Spanish-language support, backed by a high sentiment score.
The Willow
score 79/100Quartz counters and 10-foot ceilings pair with same-day maintenance, though gate failures and unenforced quiet hours cost it some polish.
The Case Bldg
score 79/100Named leasing staff and same-day fixes stand out, but four years of unresolved elevator outages are a real ADA and safety concern.
The Crosby
score 75/100Jeremy, America, and Fatima get consistent praise for warmth, but AC outages and package theft point to a property past its peak.
Ambrose
score 68/100Neveah and Yadira drive strong staff satisfaction, though elevator breakdowns and heavy Airbnb turnover pull the score down.
Mitchell Lofts
score 67/100Sonja and Jose anchor a tight-knit community feel with rooftop and dog park amenities, despite some past leasing communication gaps.
Riverstation Apartments
score 67/100Maria and Kenya move applicants through quickly and pricing starts around $1,049, but pest issues and loose dogs are recurring complaints.
Deep Ellum Lofts
score 65/100Morgan, Daniel, and Darielle shine in leasing calls and tours, earning consistent five-star praise for patience and attention.
The Hamilton
score 63/100Most residents report quick maintenance fixes and attentive management that stays consistent over years.
Bella Vida Apartments Dallas
score 60/100Staff improvements in recent months have drawn consistent praise from renters, particularly leasing agents Yemsli, Paola, and Alyssa who reviewers credit with smooth move-ins and attentive service.
The Epic
score 60/100Three reviews offer limited but favorable impressions of the building's architecture and its Deep Ellum location.
Bluffs at Lakewood
score 59/100Most residents praise the maintenance crew's speed and the office staff's responsiveness, citing fixes within 24 hours even at odd hours.
Cherokee Village Apartments
score 57/100Living conditions have deteriorated sharply under recent management.
Adam Hats Lofts
score 57/100The lofts draw residents who value the authentic industrial character and Deep Ellum location, with some praising community feel and maintenance staff.
Pecan Grove Apartments
score 54/100When management is present and engaged, residents report a quiet community with fast maintenance and fair treatment.
Asante Apts DBA Miketempeltonllc
score 54/100Asante has earned deep loyalty from some residents who credit staff like manager Cynthia with life-changing support and a genuine second-chance environment, plus visible security efforts.
Deep Ellum Living
score 41/100Deep Ellum Living's rental management is marked by systemic failures that tenants report repeatedly: locked-out residents and broken security doors, evictions despite paid rent, and staff that ignore maintenance complaints until safety emergencies force action.