Apartment complexes in South Dallas: ranked picks
South Dallas covers a mix of garden-style complexes, senior communities, and income-restricted housing, and the gap between the best and worst-run properties here is wide. These rankings come from our methodology, which weighs review volume, recency, and sentiment alongside the raw star rating so a property can't coast on a handful of old five-star reviews.
Several of these communities serve specific renter groups, Carpenters Point is a 55-and-older property and Eban Village includes income-restricted units, so weigh amenities like security gates, parking, and grounds upkeep against your own priorities before touring.
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 | Bella Townhomes | 74 | 3.8 (190) | — | Smooth leasing, fast repairs |
| 2 | Casa Grande Villas Apartments | 61 | 4.1 (18) | — | Budget-friendly, garden-style living |
| 3 | Eban Village Apartments | 55 | 2.4 (110) | — | Income-restricted housing seekers |
| 4 | Stonewood Terrace Apartments | 53 | 3.5 (51) | — | Renovated units with security on-site |
| 5 | Carpenters Point | 44 | 3.6 (31) | — | Seniors 55+ wanting amenities |
| 6 | Lofts at Fairpark | 42 | 2.8 (13) | — | luxury high rise |
| 7 | 3221 Elihu Flats - Uptown Dallas Properties | 30 | 3.3 (3) | — | luxury high rise |
Ranked picks
Bella Townhomes
score 74/100Named staff like Karla, Noelia, and Jackie get consistent praise for quick maintenance turnarounds and a transparent application process.
Casa Grande Villas Apartments
score 61/100Recent reviews highlight welcoming management under Yolanda and responsive maintenance, though older complaints about the office and pests haven't fully disappeared.
Eban Village Apartments
score 55/100New management has started fixing drainage and security gate issues, but grounds upkeep and safety concerns still dominate feedback.
Stonewood Terrace Apartments
score 53/100Updated apartments and included services appeal to some, but unresolved noise disputes and move-out fee complaints split resident opinion.
Carpenters Point
score 44/100A fitness center, walking trail, and community gardens are real draws, but recent reports of rat infestations and unsafe parking point to declining management.
Lofts at Fairpark
score 42/100Lofts at Fairpark struggles with chronic management failures that overshadow its spacious loft layouts and Fair Park location.
3221 Elihu Flats - Uptown Dallas Properties
score 30/100Review evidence is minimal (one substantive account from five years ago).