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Alara Uptown Luxury Apartments

Updated 2026-08-13 · 4,321 reviewed · 600 listed · Scored from 150 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(150) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury High-Rise Apartments
Alara Uptown Luxury Apartments
Service
Luxury High-Rise Apartments
Reviews
150

What we found

Five-star reviews praise Alma and Delia in the leasing office, rapid maintenance response, and a safe Uptown location with secure parking and hardwood floors. But several guests report surprise charges on move-out, including a $976 carpet fee for undamaged units and disputes over non-refundable deposits kept after lease cancellation. Staff excellence masks serious billing friction.

Praised for
  • maintenance team responsive and professional
  • friendly office staff (Alma, Delia named)
  • safe neighborhood and secure parking
  • clean grounds and modern finishes
  • strong building quality and amenities
Watch-outs
  • unexpected move-out fees (carpet replacement, other charges)
  • non-refundable deposits kept despite lease cancellation
  • poor dispute resolution and transparency on fees
  • elevator maintenance issues
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Best for: Uptown professionals seeking luxury finishes, safety, and responsive maintenance in a walkable neighborhood.
Think twice if: Budget for potential move-out charges and confirm all fees in writing before signing; some tenants report surprise carpet and damage assessments.

What's working here

  • in-unit washer/dryer and hardwood floors
  • safe Uptown location with night security
  • rapid maintenance response
  • secure covered parking included

Read this before you tour

  • Alma and Delia noted as leasing office standouts
  • maintenance crew arrives next day typically
  • night security on-site
  • hardwood flooring in all units
  • assigned covered parking at no cost
  • elevator maintenance issues reported (breaks every few weeks)
  • carpet replacement fee of $976.12 charged on move-out

What residents say

Luxury High-Rise Apartments
Strong building quality and high-end finishes, but unexpected move-out fees erode satisfaction despite staff excellence.

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.98 average across the 516 luxury high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

Why this score

How We Score
Star rating 4
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

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Contact the property

Address
2990 Blackburn St, Dallas, TX 75204
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-13

When the office is open

Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

In their own words

Services listed
Pet-friendly apartmentsApartment leasing
Published prices
Pet non-refundable fee
$500
Pet deposit
$300
Pet rent per pet
$20

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Questions we get asked

Is parking included?
Yes, assigned parking in a secure garage is included at no extra cost.
What are the pet policies?
Pets are allowed with a $500 non-refundable fee, $300 deposit, and $20 monthly rent per pet (as stated on their website).
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Maintenance typically arrives the next day after a request is submitted.

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Last updated 2026-08-13