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The Bowery at Southside

Updated 2026-07-24 · 2,182 reviewed · 417 listed · Scored from 142 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(142) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Bowery at Southside
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
142

The real story

Strong leasing staff earn consistent praise for personal attention and professionalism, particularly Marcella, Jackie, Raven, and Christina. Move-in transparency and online processes appeal to those with simple needs. However, management falls short once residents are in place: noise complaints go unresolved, maintenance staff misconduct was not addressed adequately, and unit cleanliness at move-in often fails to meet promises. Policy design leaves existing residents vulnerable to being passed over for unit transfers, and billing errors compound frustration. A handful report smooth year-long stays, but accountability gaps leave many feeling abandoned after signing the lease.

The property markets itself across multiple categories but struggles with core tenant protection. Leasing works well; living here depends heavily on luck with neighbors, staff conduct, and how quickly management acts on complaints.

Recent shift: No clear recent shift; noise, maintenance, and move-in issues span the entire review period. Leasing-phase praise is consistent.

Praised for
  • Staff responsiveness and personal service during leasing
  • Clean, well-maintained amenities
  • Convenient location
  • Transparent move-in process
Watch-outs
  • Noise complaints not addressed
  • Poor unit cleanliness at move-in
  • Maintenance staff misconduct and safety concerns
  • Policy failures and lack of accountability
  • Late-fee errors and billing issues
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Best for: Prospective tenants who value leasing-phase service and can tolerate noise or move-in cleanup issues.
Think twice if: Safety and accountability concerns raised by multiple tenants. Unit cleanliness at move-in often requires repeated complaints. Noise enforcement and policy fairness unclear.

Where it delivers

  • Attentive leasing team with named staff known for personal service
  • Convenient location in South Main/Southside area
  • Online systems and transparent move-in support

What to ask before signing

  • Marcella, Jackie, Raven, and Christina named as leasing staff praised for attentiveness
  • Move-in issues: carpets stained and ripped, appliances and interiors dirty despite promises of cleaning
  • Maintenance employee engaged in harassment of female tenant; management initially retained employee after complaint escalation
  • Fire alarm malfunction reported monthly for up to 6 hours
  • Late-fee billing error over Labor Day weekend despite automatic payment setup and bank confirmation of no charge attempt
  • Existing residents passed over for unit transfers without consultation
  • Lease break offered without financial remedy initially; matter resolved only after corporate escalation

How residents rate the community

Townhome-Style Apartment Communities
Leasing experience praised; move-in cleanliness and policy fairness criticized
Pet-Friendly Apartments
No clear evidence in reviews
Student Housing
No clear evidence in reviews
Affordable & Low-Income Housing
No clear evidence in reviews
Luxury Apartments
No clear evidence in reviews

Measured against the market

  • Rated 4.2 against a 3.93 average across the 265 townhome-style apartment communities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we got this number

How We Rank
Star rating 44
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
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 2026-07-24

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.

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Common questions

Does the leasing office offer walk-in tours?
Yes. Recent reviews report walk-in tour requests were accommodated with thorough explanations of units and amenities.
What staff should I ask for during leasing?
Multiple reviews praise Marcella, Jackie, Raven, and Christina. Marcella in particular is noted for responsiveness during apartment search and application approval.
Is online payment available?
Yes. Reviews mention online systems for payment setup and application processing.

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Last updated 2026-07-24