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The Arlie

Updated 2026-09-23 · 3,639 reviewed · 588 listed · Scored from 390 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(390) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Arlie
Location
Central Arlington, Arlington
Services
Student Housing, Luxury Apartments, Townhome-Style Apartment Communities
Reviews
390
Ranking
#4 in Student Housing
Best for
Student tours and first impressions; short-term stays or those prioritizing furnished amenities over long-term management support.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-23. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-08-23.

The real story

The Arlie draws praise for its tour experience and location near UT Arlington, with tour guides like Musab and Genesis regularly highlighted and maintenance workers responding quickly to service requests. Yet long-term residents report a steep drop in satisfaction: roaches recur despite treatment, management refuses to fix issues or investigate resident complaints, hallways stay littered for weeks, parking gate and reserved spots don't work reliably, damage charges appear even with photo proof, and utilities post months late. Staff handling tours charm visitors; those staying months or years describe feeling dismissed.

The furnished apartments and amenities (pool, dog park, fitness center) remain attractive on paper, but shared spaces deteriorate and the office applies charges broadly to entire units regardless of individual fault. A pattern emerges of one-time discounts ($200-350 off) masking high base rent for what residents call substandard upkeep. Maintenance teams earn consistent praise for effort; management's rigid, "emotionless" replies to resident concerns stand in sharp contrast.

Praised for
  • friendly tour guides and front desk staff
  • furnished units and strong amenities package
  • responsive maintenance workers
  • good location near UTA campus
Watch-outs
  • roach and pest infestations
  • poor management responsiveness to resident complaints
  • trash and cleanliness issues in common areas
  • parking enforcement inconsistencies and broken gate/tags
  • unclear or disputed utility and damage charges
  • inadequate upkeep of pool, gym, and shared spaces
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Best for: Student tours and first impressions; short-term stays or those prioritizing furnished amenities over long-term management support.
Think twice if: Pest problems persist despite treatment, management is reluctant to resolve resident complaints, and utilities may post with significant delays. Reserved parking spots may not be enforced.

Where it delivers

  • Furnished units with on-site fitness, pool, and dog park
  • Steps from UT Arlington and Tarrant County Community College Southeast
  • Individual liability leases available
  • 24-hour on-call staff

What to ask before signing

  • Tour guides Musab and Genesis consistently named for helpful, detailed tours and professionalism
  • Maintenance responds quickly to service requests; staff Alejandro noted for helpfulness
  • Roach infestations reported multiple times across years despite resident treatment efforts
  • Damage charges applied to entire units; disputed charges denied even with photographic proof
  • Utilities back-logged by months (July charge for May/June bills)
  • Covered parking cost $40 per month with enforcement and gate system failures
  • Dog park not cleaned regularly by residents; poop left for weeks
  • Hallway trash sits for 1-2 weeks despite trash chute system

How residents rate the community

Student Housing
Tour staff excellent; long-term residents encounter neglected common areas, pest issues, and dismissive management after move-in.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park available and on-site but residents report infrequent cleaning and uncollected waste lasting weeks.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
Fully furnished units praised initially; shared spaces deteriorate over time and management unresponsive to upkeep complaints.

Measured against the market

  • Rated 3.9 against a 3.94 average across the 170 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we got this number

How We Rank
Star rating 27
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings pulled apart

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4
19
3
17
2
14
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86

Get in touch

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

Last verified 2026-09-23

Office 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's site

Services listed
Fully furnished apartmentsState-of-the-art fitness centerOn-site dog parkSwimming pool with hot tub and sun deckRecreation center with billiards, foosball and arcade gamesAcademic Success Center with iMacsGroup study lounge with coffee barProfessional BBQ grills

Operating:since 1993

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

Common questions

Is parking included, or do I pay extra?
Covered parking costs $40 per month. Reviewers report that reserved spot enforcement is inconsistent and the gate system malfunctions frequently.
How are utility and damage charges handled?
Utilities can post months late (charges in July for May/June bills). Damage charges apply to entire units; management has denied disputed charges even when residents submitted photo evidence of pre-existing damage.
What are the tour guide and on-site staff like?
Tour guides (Musab, Genesis, Alejandro, Daniela) consistently rated as friendly and detailed. However, management office staff are described as unresponsive to resident concerns and reluctant to meet with residents.

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Last updated 2026-09-23