Westside in the Village

I lived in westside for 3 years. I love the location. The village is around lots of stores and restaurant and I would walk to them all the time. My apartment over looked the creek and it was very nice. There was a small on site gym and pool. The staff was helpful most of the time. I would still be living here but I got a dog and they do not allow dogs.

Overall the Village is a great place to live if you’re still renting. Centrally located, it has a great jogging trail, onsite security and a wide selection of apartments for any price range. I say this because I’ve lived in the Village for years, moving apartments as my income went up. I like Westside the best so far. Nice apartments without the Uptown prices. It’s a comparatively small complex that’s gated so it’s quiet without a lot of cars driving through all the time. Parking is good. The office staff is always friendly, and the manager Becky always remembers my name. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for an apartment in the central Dallas area.

This place doesn’t have many reviews on this site, which strikes me as odd given the experience I’ve had living at the Westside. I’ve been a resident here for nearly three years and I can tell you from experience that finding a better place to live for the price is a nearly impossible task. If you think you’ve done it, you’ve probably been lied to somewhere along the way.
The Location: Do you like getting to your destination quickly? If you’re anything like 95% of people on the planet, you probably do. If this is a selling point for you, look no further. Westside is less than two minutes from two of Dallas’s major arteries and less than ten from three more. If you plan your trips wisely, you can be anywhere from Oak Cliff to Garland in less than 20 minutes. Not to mention, you are a stone’s throw away from some of the best food in Dallas, because who doesn’t like to eat?
The Staff: Do you like talking to friendly and competent folks that care about whether or not you are satisfied with your lodging? The ladies of the Westside’s Office are there to make sure your time here is top notch. On the phone or in person, I’ve never felt unwelcome or under appreciated. From calling in about packages to taking maintenance requests and everything in between, I’ve always been treated like a person, which is more than I can say for some of the other places I’ve lived. Becky and her team in Westside’s office really know how to make you feel at home. But speaking of maintenance requests, something broke in your apartment? Boom! Within 24 – 48 hours or less, it’s like a magic genie named Daniel swept into your apartment and granted your wishes for working appliances. This guy can do it all, I’ve watched him do it for three years. He’s not only friendly, he’s a pro.
The Amenities: Remarkably clean and well maintained facilities (pool, gym, apartments). Optional features include covered parking, on-​site storage, and garages. Pretty standard stuff, but I suggest you tour the complex and see it for yourself. If you’re lucky enough to get a west facing apartment on the west edge of the complex, you’re going to have a nice view of a green space and great light in the evening. Bonus points if you’re from the South like me and like the summer symphony of cicadas.
The Neighbor’s: By and large, I’ve had great neighbors. Friendly people that smile and wave when you see them as you walk out to your car. I’ve shared a couple beers with a number of the people in my building, and I’d gladly share a couple more.
The Cons: We all know that it’s not all sunshine and roses right? Personally, I sometimes feel I’m cracking a safe when adjusting the temperature of my shower and I don’t like that the trash valet is mandatory, I made it and I take it to the dumpster. And sadly, no pets, which is a travesty, but you can’t have it all, and as I mentioned before, if they tell you that you can they’re peddling snake oil.

This complex is great. The Village itself is a great area, but I think the complex itself is one of the best. The staff is very friendly and maintenance is the best I have had yet. It’s a gated area, there’s people who come by and pick up your trash right by your front door (Sunday — Thursday), option of covered parking, pool, and gym. I have rarely had bad experiences here since I moved in a few month ago — and it was nothing that was horrible or anything. If you are new to Dallas or trying to find somewhere new to live — check this place out! There’s also a lot of great shopping and food around!

I try to get an apt in the complex and the service there the worse !!! They didn’t know what is good customer service