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The Union at River East

Updated 2026-07-24 · 2,262 reviewed · 497 listed · Scored from 235 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(235) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Union at River East
Services
Luxury Apartments, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Student Housing
Reviews
235

The real story

Residents praise Orlando's warmth during leasing and the maintenance team's speed when engaged, plus the pool and outdoor amenities. However, persistent problems shadow the experience: a garage gate down for months, staff hostility when residents report issues, slow administrative solutions, and billing confusion that creates unexpected charges. Some see recent improvement; others view these as core management failures.

Recent shift: Slight upward shift within the last 3-4 months; newer reviews note improved maintenance responsiveness and staff support, though core issues (garage security, billing) persist.

Praised for
  • Orlando's friendliness and helpful office service
  • fast, responsive maintenance team
  • strong amenities (pool, lounge, grills, outdoor spaces)
  • kind and professional staff during move-in
Watch-outs
  • broken garage gate and security lapses
  • slow response to maintenance and resident issues
  • disrespectful staff treatment and hostile office interactions
  • billing errors and unjustified fines
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Best for: New residents who prioritize move-in ease and amenities; those willing to forgive infrastructure gaps for friendly frontline service.
Think twice if: Security concerns (broken garage gate lasting months, theft reports) and staff friction over complaints may be dealbreakers if safety and professional communication matter most to you.

Where it delivers

  • Pool, lounge, and extensive outdoor amenities
  • Orlando's welcoming leasing process
  • Responsive maintenance team when called

What to ask before signing

  • Orlando: leasing office staff, consistently praised for warmth and helpfulness
  • Ryan: maintenance team leader, noted for professionalism and timeliness
  • Maintenance issues: garage gate broken for over a month (theft noted), community doors stuck or fob-unresponsive
  • Move-in process: 10-item repair list completed quickly in one account
  • Billing: recurring errors and delays in rent payment processing leading to fines

How residents rate the community

Luxury Apartments
Strong amenities and Orlando's service shine, but repeated infrastructure failures (gate, doors) and billing problems undercut the luxury promise.

Measured against the market

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.97 average across the 327 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 75% of the businesses in this directory.

How we got this number

How We Rank
Star rating 15
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings pulled apart

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Get in touch

Address
2900 Race St, Fort Worth, TX 76111

Last verified 2026-07-24

Office 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
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

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Common questions

How quickly does maintenance respond to repair requests?
One resident had 10 items fixed quickly after move-in; another praises Ryan's timely attention. Speed varies; some issues (like the garage gate) remain unresolved for months.
What amenities are included?
Pool, lounge area, grill area, and multiple outdoor spaces. Some community doors have operational issues (stuck locks, fob problems).
Are there security concerns I should know about?
The garage gate has been broken for extended periods. One resident reported items stolen from a car. Management is aware but solutions have been slow.

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Last updated 2026-07-24