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The Bowery at Southside

Updated 2026-08-23 · 3,566 reviewed · 599 listed · Scored from 151 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(151) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingAffordable & Low-Income HousingPet-Friendly ApartmentsTownhome-Style Apartment CommunitiesLuxury Apartments
The Bowery at Southside
Location
Fort Worth
Services
Student Housing, Affordable & Low-Income Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
151
Best for
short-term student renters prioritizing fast move-in and community events over long-term stability

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-08-23.

The real story

Staff like Marcella, Raven, and Jackie earn consistent praise for welcoming walk-ins, guiding applications efficiently, and moving people to keys fast. Maintenance typically completes requests same-day or next, and residents in their first year enjoy the social events and value. However, the property struggles with responsiveness: phones and emails go unanswered for weeks, noise complaints get dismissed, and corporate short-term rentals appear to get priority over individual long-term tenants. A maintenance employee's alleged harassment of a resident went unaddressed until the tenant went above management to corporate, who later reimbursed them. For disabled and sensitive residents, the enforced noise and dismissive responses have made staying untenable.

The core tension is stark: competent staff trapped in a system where executive decisions (Weinstein Properties policy) override individual care. Existing residents applying for unit transfers lose out to external applicants. Those reporting safety concerns find management talks down to them rather than act. The facility's financial model seems skewed toward corporate accounts and short-term rental income, leaving regular tenants feeling deprioritized and, in some cases, unsafe.

Praised for
  • friendly and helpful leasing staff
  • fast maintenance response
  • resident events and community
  • affordable rent with good amenities
Watch-outs
  • poor communication and unresponsiveness
  • noise issues and lack of enforcement
  • safety concerns with staff and corporate account priority
  • process failures on unit transfers
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Best for: short-term student renters prioritizing fast move-in and community events over long-term stability
Think twice if: you value responsive management, long-term lease protection, or a quieter living environment; corporate/short-term rentals may receive priority

Where it delivers

  • welcoming, knowledgeable leasing team
  • same-day or next-day maintenance
  • resident events and social programming
  • competitive rent and amenities for students

What to ask before signing

  • Leasing staff: Marcella, Raven, Jackie, Christina, Michelle praised for application speed and professionalism
  • Maintenance: typically same-day or next-day completion on requests
  • Resident events: tequila tastings and community gatherings held regularly
  • Unit transfer policy: existing residents losing units to external applicants despite applying first
  • Corporate accounts: short-term rentals appear to receive priority; property manager lives on-site at discount
  • Noise complaints: unaddressed or dismissed; one resident reported alleged harassment by maintenance employee and retaliation when escalated
  • Package delivery room: delays up to 30 minutes locating items

How residents rate the community

Student Housing
students value quick move-in and affordability, but report noise and lack of support for long-term complaints
Affordable & Low-Income Housing
rent described as great value with amenities, but corporate account bias leaves individual tenants deprioritized
Pet-Friendly Apartments
no direct review evidence on pet policies or pet-specific amenities
Townhome-Style Apartment Communities
no direct review evidence on townhome-specific features or experience
Luxury Apartments
unit quality praised as nice, but maintenance of common spaces inconsistent; corporate prioritization undercuts luxury positioning

Measured against the market

  • Rated 4.2 against a 3.94 average across the 351 townhome-style apartment communities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.

How we got this number

How We Rank
Star rating 44
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings pulled apart

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Get in touch

Address
220 E Broadway Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Last verified 2026-08-23

Office hours

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.

Common questions

How fast can I move in after approval?
One resident was approved and picked up keys the next afternoon after applying.
How quickly do maintenance requests get done?
Most are completed the same day or the next day, according to a student resident.
Do they host community events?
Yes. Recent events include tequila tastings and regular resident gatherings.

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Last updated 2026-08-23