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The Stella

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,662 reviewed · 143 listed · Scored from 208 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(208) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Senior Low Income HousingLow Income Housing ProgramAffordable & Subsidized Apartments
The Stella
Services
Senior Low Income Housing, Low Income Housing Program, Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Reviews
208

What Residents Report

New management has earned praise for responsiveness and staff like Ashley and Brenda, with residents noting smooth transfers and help during difficult moments. But maintenance complaints persist: cockroaches, lingering smoke smell from previous tenants, holes in walls, dirty blinds, and floorboards that buckle when wet. Some tenants struggle to reach the office by phone. A few long-term residents say conditions have improved under current management, though pest issues remain unresolved.

Praised for
  • responsive staff (Ashley, Brenda)
  • smooth lease transfers and move-in help
  • new management turnaround
  • maintenance responsiveness
  • resident referral incentive
Watch-outs
  • cockroaches and pest control
  • poor initial cleanliness and smoke odor
  • unannounced maintenance entry
  • poor building maintenance (walls, floorboards, window seals)
  • hard to reach office by phone
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Best for: People relocating who need responsive staff; tenants willing to overlook pest issues for attentive management.
Think twice if: Pest control and unit cleanliness are priorities. Smoke smell and cockroach complaints are ongoing. Phone calls often go unanswered.

What Works Here

  • staff attentiveness (Ashley and Brenda named repeatedly)
  • management turnaround since MLDC takeover
  • flexible lease changes handled smoothly
  • resident referral rewards ($800 mentioned)

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Ashley and Brenda named as standout staff for lease help, towing car disputes, and relocation support
  • MLDC management company took over and residents note marked improvement
  • Residents report maintenance staff Will and Frank respond quickly
  • Some units smell of old cigarette smoke on move-in despite 'newly renovated' claims
  • Building has holes in walls, buckled floorboards, dirty window seals, yellow-stained blinds from prior tenants
  • Cockroaches reported in multiple reviews; management said to be unresponsive to pest complaints
  • Unannounced maintenance entry without tenant consent reported as standard practice

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Senior Low Income Housing
No clear evidence from reviews about senior-specific services or amenities.
Low Income Housing Program
Staff responsiveness and resident retention praised; pest control and upkeep are ongoing concerns.
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Units described as small and affordable; cleanliness and maintenance quality vary widely between move-ins.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.8 against a 3.72 average across the 44 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 19
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
122
4
19
3
14
2
5
1
48

Leasing & Application Office

Address
8222 Calmont Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76116

Last verified 2026-07-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
08:30-17:30
Tuesday
08:30-17:30
Wednesday
08:30-17:30
Thursday
08:30-17:30
Friday
08:30-17:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
One-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsPet-friendly housingSplash padClubhouseLaundry facilitiesAppliance packages with upgradesPatios

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Does The Stella offer resident incentives?
Yes. A recent review mentions a resident referral of $800 for recommending the complex.
What amenities does The Stella have?
Pet-friendly units, splash pad, clubhouse, laundry facilities, and appliance packages. Patios available in some units.
How has management changed recently?
MLDC took over as management company and residents report marked improvement in responsiveness, lease transfers, and professionalism compared to prior management.

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Last updated 2026-07-21