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Zen

Updated 2026-09-23 · 3,639 reviewed · 588 listed · Scored from 34 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(34) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingTownhome-Style Apartment Communities
Zen
Location
Central Arlington, Arlington
Services
Student Housing, Townhome-Style Apartment Communities
Reviews
34
Ranking
#3 in Student Housing
Best for
Students seeking affordable housing close to UTA with quick move-in options.

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

The real story

Zen delivers a smooth leasing experience and responsive maintenance that keeps residents long-term, with staff like Candy, Luisa, and Sydney consistently praised for professionalism and attentiveness. Pest issues and unresolved deposit disputes are real friction points, and prospective applicants with prior evictions should clarify approval odds upfront rather than pay non-refundable fees on uncertain eligibility.

The complex occupies a prime location near UTA, appeals to students with flexible move-in specials, and residents report affordable utilities bundled with rent. Grounds stay neat and units arrive move-in ready, though older residents note cosmetic inconsistencies like unreplaced flooring in long-term units.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance and staff
  • strong leasing team communication
  • quiet and well-maintained community
  • good value for students near UTA
Watch-outs
  • pest problems (cockroaches)
  • security deposit disputes and delays
  • application fee refusal miscommunication
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Best for: Students seeking affordable housing close to UTA with quick move-in options.
Think twice if: Those with prior evictions should get written approval confirmation before paying application fees; pest control history unclear.

Where it delivers

  • Close proximity to UTA campus
  • Utilities bundled into rent
  • Responsive maintenance and leasing staff
  • Flexible move-in pricing for students

What to ask before signing

  • Staff members named and praised: Candy (manager), Luisa (leasing), Sydney (leasing, showings), Cindy (leasing)
  • Utilities bundled with rent mentioned by long-term resident
  • Same-day move-in keys available when pricing agreed same day
  • Long-term residents (since 2019) report quick maintenance response
  • Older flooring in some units not yet replaced

How residents rate the community

Student Housing
Students praise proximity to UTA, flexible specials, and same-day move-in when quotes agreed; one applicant paid non-refundable fee on unclear eviction-history approval odds.
Townhome-Style Apartment Communities
2-bedroom units described as spacious; limited detail in reviews about townhome-specific features.

Measured against the market

  • Rated 4.1 against a 3.94 average across the 170 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 20% of the businesses in this directory.

How we got this number

How We Rank
Star rating 35
Review volume 67
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Ratings pulled apart

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Get in touch

Address
805 S Center St, Arlington, TX 76010

Last verified 2026-09-23

From the property's site

Services listed
1-bedroom apartments2-bedroom apartmentsLaundry facilitiesOnline servicesHigh speed internet accessWi-FiSundeck

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

Common questions

Are utilities included in the rent?
Yes, according to long-term residents, utilities are bundled with rent, helping keep electric bills predictable.
How close is Zen to UTA?
Multiple reviews note it is very close to the UTA campus and Downtown Arlington, convenient for students.
Can I move in the same day I apply?
Yes, one reviewer moved in and received keys the same day after agreeing to a price offer from the leasing team.

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Last updated 2026-09-23