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The Union at River East

Updated 2026-08-23 · 3,566 reviewed · 599 listed · Scored from 234 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(234) 62 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingAffordable & Low-Income HousingPet-Friendly ApartmentsLuxury Apartments
The Union at River East
Location
Vintage Riverside, Fort Worth
Services
Student Housing, Affordable & Low-Income Housing, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
234
Best for
Young professionals and students prioritizing staff friendliness and modern amenities over lower rent.

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

The real story

Staff members Orlando and Ryan earn consistent five-star praise for attentiveness and problem-solving, while the maintenance team responds quickly when called. The complex offers appealing amenities: infinity-edge pool, co-working space, outdoor seating, and flexible floor plans on a prime Race Street location.

Yet rent at $1,800+ monthly brings high expectations the property has struggled to meet. Residents report a broken garage gate left unfixed for months, creating security gaps and theft. Management has been slow or dismissive on disability accommodations, key fob access failures, and billing errors. Move-in readiness and building access control remain friction points despite recent signs of operational improvement.

Praised for
  • staff responsiveness (Orlando, Ryan, maintenance team)
  • amenities and outdoor spaces (pool, lounge, grill)
  • fast maintenance response when engaged
  • flexible unit layouts and finishes
Watch-outs
  • broken garage gate and security gaps for weeks
  • unresponsive management on disability accommodations and access issues
  • disrespectful staff treatment in office interactions
  • payment processing errors causing unexpected fines
  • premature move-ins into incompletely cured units
  • key fob access not fully programmed at move-in
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Best for: Young professionals and students prioritizing staff friendliness and modern amenities over lower rent.
Think twice if: Residents needing reliable building security, seamless access systems, or strong ADA support should look elsewhere. Security issues have persisted for months.

Where it delivers

  • Named staff (Orlando, Ryan) praised for responsiveness
  • Premium amenities: infinity pool, co-working space, outdoor areas
  • Flexible unit options on prime Race Street location
  • Fast maintenance response when requests are escalated

What to ask before signing

  • Staff: Orlando and Ryan repeatedly named for leasing and follow-up support
  • Maintenance team: praised for quick turnaround on punch-lists; one previous technician replaced after complaints
  • Garage gate: broken for months at time of reviews, creating security gaps and vehicle theft
  • Move-in condition: painted concrete floors still curing at occupancy; key fobs not fully programmed for building access
  • Co-working space listed on website
  • Rent reported at approximately $1,800+ monthly plus utilities

How residents rate the community

Student Housing
Young renters value Orlando and Ryan's leasing support; amenities suit student lifestyle. Security and access issues are concerns.
Affordable & Low-Income Housing
Rent of $1,800+ and unexpected fines make affordability claims questionable; not a value play.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Website lists pet-friendly residences; no review text confirms pet experience.
Luxury Apartments
Premium finishes (quartz countertops, oversized closets, infinity pool) appeal to luxury buyers, but broken security systems and access failures undermine luxury positioning at this price point.

Measured against the market

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.95 average across the 159 student housing 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 43
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 2026-08-23

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.

From the property's site

Services listed
Studio, one, and two-bedroom apartmentsPet-friendly residencesPremium quartz countertopsPrivate patio or balconyInfinity-edge poolOversized closetsCo-working spaceLive/workspace options for entrepreneurs

Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity

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

Common questions

Are pets allowed?
Yes. Their website lists pet-friendly residences available.
What is included in rent?
Reviews mention co-working space and access to amenities like the infinity-edge pool, lounge, and grill area. Utilities are separate and can add $200+ to monthly rent.
How responsive is the maintenance team?
When maintenance requests are escalated, they respond quickly; one resident's 10-item punch-list was completed rapidly. However, building-wide issues like the broken garage gate have gone unresolved for months.

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Last updated 2026-08-23