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Paradise Gardens Apartments

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 40 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(40) 57 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Senior Low Income HousingLow Income Housing ProgramAffordable & Subsidized ApartmentsPublic Housing Authorities
Paradise Gardens Apartments
Services
Senior Low Income Housing, Low Income Housing Program, Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
40

What Residents Report

Paradise Gardens gets high marks for one staff member, Valerie, who moves applicants through quickly and handles paperwork smoothly. However, residents report chronic pest problems, slow maintenance, security concerns in common areas, and management tactics that feel predatory, particularly around rent increases and accessibility transfers.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • staff member Valerie's responsiveness and professionalism
  • quick move-in process
  • maintenance team attention to detail
  • recent renovations with new appliances
Watch-outs
  • persistent pest infestations (bed bugs, roaches, rats)
  • poor maintenance response times
  • management misrepresentation and deceptive practices
  • unsafe common areas and security issues
  • water outages and shoddy renovation work
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Best for: seniors and fixed-income households able to accept immediate housing in exchange for management risk.
Think twice if: Pest infestations, unresponsive maintenance, and documented management deception are serious red flags; long-term residents report years of issues.

What Works Here

  • Staff member Valerie handles leasing efficiently
  • renovations completed with new appliances and finishes
  • quick move-in timeline possible

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Staff member Valerie praised for processing applications and compliance paperwork in under two weeks
  • Renovation program included new stoves, refrigerators, ceiling fans, and repainting but residents report shoddy workmanship and incomplete promises
  • 90-day bed bug and roach treatment warranty offered but management refused follow-up treatments within the warranty period
  • Long-term residents report missing entrance locks for over one year (2022 to mid-2024)
  • Security issues included homeless encampment in stairwells, at least three shootings, and a SWAT action

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Move-in is quick through staff member Valerie; residents report pest, maintenance, and safety issues persist long-term
Senior Low Income Housing
Accessible units available but management restricts transfers with onerous HUD paperwork requirements

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 4 against a 3.79 average across the 37 senior low income housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 30
Review volume 70
Review recency 63
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
29
4
0
3
2
2
1
1
8

Leasing & Application Office

Address
1500 N Garrett Ave #138, Dallas, TX 75206

Last verified 2026-08-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
09:00-17:00
Tuesday
09:00-17:00
Wednesday
09:00-17:00
Thursday
09:00-17:00
Friday
09:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
55+ senior living apartments1-bedroom floor plans2-bedroom floor plansPet-friendly apartmentsEnergy-efficient appliancesQuartz countertopsVirtual toursOnline application

Credentials claimed:ADA, Equal Housing Opportunity

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

How fast can I move in?
Residents report move-in in under two weeks when processed through office staff; Valerie is named for handling applications quickly.
What do units include?
The business website lists 1 and 2-bedroom floor plans with energy-efficient appliances, quartz countertops, virtual tours, and online application.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the business describes units as pet-friendly on their website.

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Last updated 2026-08-21