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The Arlie

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 388 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(388) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Arlie
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Reviews
388

What Residents Report

Tour staff deliver an upbeat first impression, with guides like Musab and Genesis praised for friendliness and detail. Long-term residents report a starkly different reality: roaches return despite repeated treatment, shared hallways sit thick with trash for weeks, management ignores complaints or locks doors without notice, and the company charges residents for damage they did not cause or refuse to acknowledge proof of non-liability. The maintenance crew fixes things quickly, but management's indifference to resident concerns and aggressive post-checkout fees leave people feeling exploited rather than supported.

Common amenities wear poorly: the pool and hot tub cycle offline, grills go uncleaned, the dog park collects waste, and garage gates malfunction. Rent bills arrive backlogged and inflated, payment plans are ignored in court action, and a single roommate's mistake triggers fines on every resident's account. Newcomers see a polished sales pitch; those who stay discover a company interested in revenue, not relationships.

Praised for
  • friendly tour staff
  • responsive maintenance
  • good location near UTA
  • amenities on-site
Watch-outs
  • roach and pest problems
  • poor upkeep of shared areas
  • unresponsive management
  • unfair damage charges and fees
  • broken common fixtures
  • dirty amenities
  • package theft and security concerns
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Think twice if: Long-term residents report persistent pest problems, poor management responsiveness, unfair fee practices, and dirty shared spaces despite tour experience being positive.

What Works Here

  • Tour guides consistently praised for professionalism and detail
  • Maintenance staff resolves requests quickly
  • Walking distance to UTA campus

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Tour guides Musab, Daniela, and Genesis G. named for professionalism
  • Staff member Ashley Hughes assists with payment plans
  • Management named Elizabeth and Emmanuel; resident reports management unavailable in office
  • Maintenance responds quickly but other staff unresponsive
  • Garage gates and parking tags frequently malfunction
  • Damage charges applied without accepting resident photo proof
  • Utilities billed on backlog (e.g., July bills for May/June charges)
  • Post-move-out charges: $25 per bag for trash, $250 for paint touch-ups

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Tour experience praised; resident experience marked by pest issues, poor maintenance of shared areas, unresponsive management, and contentious fee practices.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.9 against a 3.85 average across the 315 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 26
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 41
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
254
4
18
3
17
2
14
1
85

Leasing & Application Office

Address
815 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76013
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
10:00-17:00
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
11:00-16:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
Student apartments near University of Texas at Arlington1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartmentsState-of-the-art fitness centerOn-site dog parkSwimming pool with hot tub and sun deckRecreation center with billiards, foosball and arcade gamesMultimedia area with gaming systemsAcademic Success Center with iMacs

Operating:Since 1993

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

What happens if I have pest problems?
Residents report roaches return despite repeated spraying and requests for treatment. Management response is described as slow and ineffective.
How are damage charges handled when I move out?
The business applies charges even with photo proof showing no damage. Post-checkout fees include $25 per bag for trash and $250 for any paint marks. Residents say their proofs are rejected.
Is the parking garage reliable?
Garage gates and parking tags malfunction frequently. Residents report cars towed despite having valid parking tags.

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Last updated 2026-08-21