Alara Uptown Luxury Apartments

Photo of Alara Uptown Luxury Apartments

Located in Houston, Texas

Address: 2990 Blackburn St, Dallas, TX 75204, United States

Phone: +1 844-786-1723

Rating: 3.3

Services

  • On-site services
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Categories

  • Apartment rental agency
  • Apartment complex

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2025-01-14 - Rating: 5)

    Just renewed for my 3rd year. They asked me to leave a review so I will give my honest opinion. The Alara is a great location and I have been very happy. I’ve lived in deep ellum and Knox district and this is by far THE very best. There have been many updates around the pool and inside areas for us. People do let their dogs pee in the hall but it gets cleaned up quickly. Visitor parking is limited and the high school traffic gets bad at 4. I see a lot come and go but there are more of us that stay . People complaining about elevators are being dramatic. There are 3 elevators and it’s 5 floors. I love it here!

  • Review 2 (2024-10-18 - Rating: 5)

    I have been living at Alara for 7 months now, and have not encountered any of the complaints in the recent negative reviews. I moved from a HORRIBLE luxury building in Deep Ellum and can confidently say with my entire being that this is a night and day difference. I no longer fear for my safety, no longer have to wonder if I will come home to a burglarized apartment or find my car had been stolen out of the garage. I have had 0 problems and 0 issues. I do not hear my neighbors, and I live on the first floor. The only complaint I have is the visitor parking - it is limited and the residents who live at Alara tend to park there instead of their reserved spots included in their lease because they are lazy and inconsiderate. This makes it extremely hard for visitors to find parking. Shoutout to Delia for finding me the perfect apartment at a great rate.

  • Review 3 (2024-10-21 - Rating: 5)

    I really love this property! I’ve toured quite a few apartments, and the Alara stands out with my favorite finishes. The dark flooring and details are just perfect. I have friends in the building and they love it!

  • Review 4 (2024-09-06 - Rating: 5)

    Let me preface this review by saying that I have been in this building and my same apartment for the last 8 years and still continue to love it! The team now, lead by Amanda is always nice, professional and willing to help when you need it. This property was also well built by JLB Builders who are known in the metroplex to be a high quality builder of mid-rise multi-family communities! Located in the West village you are in walking distance to the Katy trail and all kinds of different entertainment and restaurant spots along with being right off the highway for easy access to 75, HWY 35 and the tollway. The property has gone through extensive renovations to the common areas as well as new entry systems to make it easier to have guests as well as receive deliveries. The recent upgrades to the pool, courtyard, resident lounge and business center are stunning!My only note would be that eventually I would like to transfer into a two bedroom but I cant constitute paying a premium for an apartment where the real wood floors are replaced with vinyl tile. One of the biggest compliments I get from my visitors who enter my apartment is the cabinetry and the real wood flooring we have in the original units!If your looking for a great place to live in a great location, the team at Alara Uptown will take care of you!

  • Review 5 (2024-12-11 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful apartment community! The management team led by Amanda is fantastic and the newly renovated homes are amazing. Definitely recommend checking them out!

  • Review 6 (2024-07-18 - Rating: 5)

    I work with Alara on a professional level and this property has ALWAYS been a favorite! The leasing team here is super friendly, the halls are well kept, and they have new gorgeous renovations to their pool deck as well! 10/10 😁

  • Review 7 (2024-08-06 - Rating: 5)

    This is a well built building (built like a high rise) but has only 5 floors which makes it easy to access your apartment or exist when elevator does not work (which happens every few weeks). It has excellent high quality amenities including washer and dryer in each apartment and very important for me hardwood flooring instead of carpeting. Every apartment has a balcony and you get a your own parking place in a secure parking garage below. My studio apartment is also well positioned near the elevator (which breaks down every few weeks), stairs, and garbage chute and yet noise is not the problem from these features. Management has been very good lately. I have been in this apartment for around 6 years and enjoy it very much.

  • Review 8 (2024-09-05 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely phenomenal. Great location, staff is wonderful and welcoming, right in the heart of West Village. Would highly recommend to anyone looking in the West Village/Uptown area!! Ask for Delia! She’s the best!!

  • Review 9 (2024-04-19 - Rating: 4)

    The elevators are broke every month. We are being threatened and harassed for “heavy walking” in our apartment. That’s the exact verbiage on our final notice. Very poorly managed.Regional, Priscilla, quick to respond and try to facilitate a resolution between parties. Appreciate he quick response and willingness to resolve conflict.

  • Review 10 (2023-01-26 - Rating: 5)

    Ive lived here for the past 6 months and I have had nothing but exceptional experiences with the staff. Both Andrea and Bobby go above and beyond to provide the best living experience for myself other residents and always with a smile on their faces. They also create fun monthly events with yummy food for the residents which is always very sweet. Very great people all in all!

  • Review 11 (2023-04-25 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea was very helpful every time I needed anything. Reach out to her if you are looking to lease a new place. The complex is great, literally the best location in Dallas. Professional, quiet and clean. Pool and gym are nice as well. Highly recommend, 5 stars.

  • Review 12 (2024-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    Alara is such an great apartment complex in West Village! So nice, walkable, friendly staff and amazing location! My clients love it, I highly recommend!

  • Review 13 (2022-01-14 - Rating: 5)

    I have lived here for almost 2 years and love my apartment! They have many floor plans to choose from and the apartments are beautiful. Any maintenance requests are fixed quickly and the front office staff is always super nice and helpful.Lots of events for tenants to attend as well to meet your neighbors. Great building!

  • Review 14 (2018-10-01 - Rating: 5)

    Ive lived here for a year now, and just renewed my lease for another year, and didnt have problems with the management as some have stated. Great location and Ive never felt unsafe since everything requires fob access. Visitor parking is slim, but at the right hours, theres street parking. Cameron and Meg have also always been great at answering my questions and dealing with any of my concerns. The apartments are clean with great amenities. Elevators are pretty slow and maybe 2-3x a month the one near the dog park intermittently stops working throughout the day, but I can always take the stairs or go to the other elevator so its not a big deal. Elevators being slow isnt something that they can control anyway. Residents are friendly too. Its worth checking out if youre looking to move.

  • Review 15 (2019-07-03 - Rating: 5)

    I had a great experience at Alara Uptown. The staff is great, especially Alexis at the leasing office - she is a lovely person with a bubbly and helpful personality. She went out of her way to address my every need and she and Kelly treated my dog like a member of their family! The units are very nice, well insulated for noise, and the building is very secure with nice amenities. Maintenance issues were addressed promptly. I would definitely recommend renting here!

  • Review 16 (2024-09-05 - Rating: 5)

    I was a resident at Alara. Great place to be. Delia was my favorite, always super helpful.

  • Review 17 (2020-04-29 - Rating: 5)

    Cant beat the location & cleanliness. The staff is wonderful and maintenance is on top of it. Updated interiors was important to me, and they are beautiful. Quiet, respectful neighbors. I LOVE living here. I never have to drive on the weekends. Walking distance to all major stores (especially a trader joes!!), tons of restaurants/bars and quick access to Katy Trail. Best spot to live in!

  • Review 18 (2021-10-29 - Rating: 5)

    I love the uniqueness of this building. My last apartment (brand new) felt like a hospital. My one now at Alara is much more inviting, with a higher level of quality and attention to detail in the finishes. Highly recommend!

  • Review 19 (2020-05-06 - Rating: 4)

    I lived at ALARA Uptown in an A2 unit for a little over 4 years, and overall I had a great experience living here. I only recently moved to be a little closer to work and find an area with more green space for my dog. Giving the property 4 stars because I think there are some areas for improvement, but overall my experience with Greystar management was positive, and I would definitely recommend the property to other young professionals working in Dallas. Pros/Cons of the property for me were:Pros:- Location is fantastic...so easy to hop on 75 to go Downtown or take McKinney straight down to Knox/Henderson or Mockingbird area. The West Village area is very walkable with tons of shops and restaurants, and it was always super easy to hop on the trolley or find scooters/bikes for rent everywhere, if thats your jam.- Apartment finish out is modern and spacious. Loved the kitchen in my unit and the huge counter space, super high ceilings, modern appliances and fridge with water dispenser that I miss now! I never had any sort of pest or appliance issues, the gym and pool were nice amenities, and overall I felt safe in the building - which is why I stayed for nearly 5 years!- Noise control: I had an inside unit that faced the courtyard rather than looking out to the streets, so noise was hardly ever an issue for me, especially in such a high traffic area. I imagine if you faced 75 or Blackburn it may be a different story, but the courtyard area was perfect.- Package Lockers: About a year into my living there Alara installed Luxer One package lockers next to the mailroom, which were great. I always knew when I had a package delivered, and didnt have to rush home to pick up from the office before they closed. Great amenity.- Maintenance: The property is pretty well maintained, and I always had a great experience with my maintenance requests. They were always answered within a day and would leave a note so I knew the work was completed.Cons:- Parking and safety: For me, the parking situation needs some TLC. I had an assigned spot close to the staircase I used, which was great, but the garage gates and elevators were broken fairly often. I had my car burglarized once, and also ran into a man sleeping in the stairwell near dog park on my way home from work. Adding more patrol or security cameras would be my recommendation.- Visitor parking and just generally having people over was frustrating. Youre required to request a 24-hour visitor parking permit from the office during business hours in order to have guests park in the visitor spots without being towed...and they WILL tow! This made it difficult if you had guests over after business hours or for a weekend. The call box also never worked for me, and since the building is FOB-access only, I would always have to walk down to the street to greet guests or deliveries.- Pet maintenance: The dog park is tiny and only had one bench, so we rarely used it. While living along 75 was great for commuting, it was not ideal for walking a dog late at night. I also found that many owners did not pick up after their pets. I actually reached out to request a trash can be placed in the stairwell in the northeast corner of the garage to prevent people from throwing their trash on the ground as they came in from the garage or in from the dog park. By the time I moved out there had not been one placed there, but that may have changed.- Fire Alarms: This isnt really the fault of the property, but living in such a dense building resulted in frequent fire alarms going off. In my last 6 months living there we had to evacuate at least 6 times, often at night and once in the rain for 1+ hour while we waited on clearance from the fire dept. Ive been in my current place for about 5 months and it hasnt happened once. This is just one of those things that I think comes from living in an urban apt like this with a fairly young community.

  • Review 20 (2021-09-23 - Rating: 5)

    ALARA Uptown is amazing. The new staff is great I have no issues with them. They were so friendly and welcoming. I dont know whats going on with the birds but the staff is wonderful with animals. Ive taken my dog and bird in to the office before and they are super sweet with them both.

  • Review 21 (2023-05-13 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea Munoz and Bobby Williams are fantastic staff. This community is great and they definitely played a part in that.If you need anything as resident or inquiring on how to become one; they are your people.Thanks Alara and Greystar!

  • Review 22 (2017-12-21 - Rating: 4)

    I currently went to tour this apartment complex and I was greeted by Meg. She did a wonderful job explaining all details, giving me a tour of the apartment complex and showing me all of the features and amenities. The apartment complex is beautiful and has a perfect location in my opinion. Meg also has a great personality! I just signed my lease and cant wait to stay here! I will definitely write another review regarding my experience.

  • Review 23 (2022-01-10 - Rating: 5)

    I am a previous resident and forgot to change my mailing address on a shipment. Andrea Munoz was so helpful over the phone, got in touch with the current resident and helped me track down the earrings I had ordered for my wedding! Great service and professionalism - thanks Andrea!

  • Review 24 (2023-01-06 - Rating: 5)

    Been living here for a couple of years now. Place looks a lot different than it did when I first moved in as they have been renovating. Staff has always been really nice. Anytime I need something I always go to Andrea (I believe she is one of the managers). Great location. Price is reasonable considering the area.

  • Review 25 (2022-04-22 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea our leasing consultant was & is amazing. This has been a wonderful experience and well never forget Andrea and the team of professionals who make this such a great place to live.Thank you Deika, Enrico and Giuseppe

  • Review 26 (2022-02-03 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea Munoz will be your best person to work with at this property. She is passionate on making sure you are taken care of. One of the main reasons why we keep renting at this property.

  • Review 27 (2022-06-10 - Rating: 5)

    I want to start by sharing my experience with the office staff. Wow, thats what you call hospitality they are very professional, efficient and helpful. They treat you like a valued guest! Andrea Munoz, Bobby Williams, and Maribel. I highly recommend this place is clean and a great place to live.

  • Review 28 (2016-11-22 - Rating: 5)

    I have lived here for 2 years and although there are typical issues, like any apartment community, this staff makes sure you are taken care of. The maintenance guys are awesome and prompt and MacKenzie is wonderful with everything. Feels like family.

  • Review 29 (2024-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    Maintenance guys are always quick to respond to maintenance requests and are very friendly.

  • Review 30 (2020-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    I’ve been working with Nick Porter for about a month now to tour the Alara, apply for the unit and get everything else all settled. I’m taken aback at how professional Nick is and how above and beyond he’s gone for me. The specific unit I applied for has a swapped floor plan, so in order to make me understand, Nick hand wrote and scanned my personalized, floor plan for me.Additionally, I’ve been asking Nick questions almost daily (and I know I can get annoying) and he responds so quickly and with a smile. Nick is so personal and easy going. He really puts his clients first!I’ve never met another leasing agent to go above and beyond for me. I’m super impressed and excited to continue working with Nick, and eventually move into the Alara!

  • Review 31 (2020-04-24 - Rating: 5)

    I’ve lived in Alara Uptown for four years and I cannot express enough how much I love it here. It’s the only complex I’ve ever lived in and I have no plans of moving any time soon. I’ve always loved the management team and truly feel they go out of their way to accommodate/help the residents. Especially during COVID-19, they’ve gone above and beyond. Love Alara!! I would recommend to anyone!

  • Review 32 (2014-01-31 - Rating: 4)

    The location is first of all convenient. Since it is right next to the highway, you have a very quick access using 75/Central to downtown work or entertainment/shopping to the north. Additionally, the location is easily walkable to the West Village, within a couple of minutes (essentially almost across the street). Further, the location is also quickly walkable to the CityPlace West stop on the Dart Rail. You can use this to either ride the Dart Rail to downtown OR catch the Uptown (Free) trolley. The Uptown Trolley is a delight for this area, and provides service all up and down McKinney Avenue up until 12 midnight on the weekends (sometimes later). Think of this as a free taxi service!The flooring is hardwood, with the “hand scraped”, design. The flooring is a step above…and is so much easier to keep clean, because the dark grooves hide dirt! And, the hardwood is generous…it covers not only the living room, but extends through the kitchen, so your entire outer living areas are all hardwoods! This gives a super warm feeling.The kitchen included a huge lighter granite island with plenty of overhang/lip…you could easily put 4 to 6 bar stools on the island in the 2 bedroom. The subway backsplash were a light stone color….I love it when that subway look is used! The oven is way above “standard apartment” fare, with a Whirlpool Accubake electric range top. There was also very ample space for storage, and a very handy built in desk right next to the kitchen.The living room on the 2 bedroom floorplan is very open and blends perfectly into the kitchen and other rooms. There is space enough for 2 couches (one regular and one love seat). The model had a small almost buffet style table with about 4 chairs. The balcony from the living room also had enough space for a 3 or 4 chairs.My only disappointment in the apartment itself was the lack of a stand up shower that makes life easier. The Alara still has the “tub/shower” combination that is so typical in apartments.For additional information, please review my further thoughts at Uptown101 .

  • Review 33 (2022-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea (Munoz) really went above and beyond for us residents. You dont think you need that, until you really really do. And thats when youre grateful that Andrea is there! Seriously cant thank her enough. Shes such a pleasure.

  • Review 34 (2016-02-22 - Rating: 5)

    Alara uptown is located in the middle of West Village, the hottest area in Dallas. I absolutely adore the staff they have and love working with them as a vendor. This property gives you amazing customer service, if you need help finding anything in Dallas, they are the ones that know!

  • Review 35 (2022-05-13 - Rating: 5)

    The Alara team are always incredibly helpful. Nothing is too much trouble and they go out of their way to make living here simple, enjoyable and fulfilling! Thank you team.

  • Review 36 (2023-05-16 - Rating: 5)

    If you are looking for a luxury apartment in dallas this is the place to be.So happy to see the new fresh faces to the property. Amanda and Delia where so much help thank you for answering all my questions.

  • Review 37 (2022-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    My fob was broken and I went to Alara leasing office where Andrea saw me immediately and fixed my fob in no time. Bobby also is very helpful! I LOVE THIS PLACE!

  • Review 38 (2021-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    Love this complex. The staff is incredible. Any slight issue they are quick to respond. Wouldn’t want to live anywhere else in west village. Kelly has been nothing short of amazing.

  • Review 39 (2020-04-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to live! Location is fantastic, floor plans big and practical, solid amenities and the staff has been very helpful and always straight forward. Highly recommend.

  • Review 40 (2020-04-18 - Rating: 5)

    The staff do a wonderful job with the community. It’s a great place to live and they truly look out for you as best as they can. Also in a great location with great amenities! Jessica and Kelly are truly the best!

  • Review 41 (2019-09-02 - Rating: 4)

    I have lived at Alara Uptown apartments for over three years and absolutely love it! I mostly love the location, safety, and overall community.

  • Review 42 (2023-03-29 - Rating: 5)

    Maintenance does a highly great job keeping up with the property leasing staff is always a great help! Thank you so much

  • Review 43 (2022-02-05 - Rating: 5)

    There was an issues with billing after I first moved in and Andrea was very polite and quick to help fix the issue for me.

  • Review 44 (2022-12-03 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea Munoz is the absolute best! Helped me out with a lost package. Keep her forever

  • Review 45 (2022-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    Best property ever !!!! Since the moment I went in to apply Andrea was more than helpful and SUPERRRRRRR NICE.

  • Review 46 (2023-04-22 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea thank you for being professional on todays tour I really appreciate it 🙏FAD team member

  • Review 47 (2023-04-07 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea toured me and was so helpful and so positive! Made me love the apartment!!!

  • Review 48 (2022-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea is awesome! Patient and informative with great customer service.

  • Review 49 (2022-03-19 - Rating: 5)

    And a wonderful experience working with AndreaShes great at what she does for the Alara Uptown apartment

  • Review 50 (2018-07-29 - Rating: 4)

    Lived here for a couple of years before the high rises were built up around it. Really enjoyed it at the time.

  • Review 51 (2018-12-27 - Rating: 5)

    I love living here because of the building amenities, safety of the building and also the location!

  • Review 52 (2022-02-02 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea munoz Beautiful Soul and Great customer service Shes great

  • Review 53 (2021-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    A month in, and problems whatsoever for me. Awesome apartment.

  • Review 54 (2022-01-29 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea assisted me today and the service was great!

  • Review 55 (2022-07-27 - Rating: 4)

    It is attractive to look at, but am not sure it is the one for me.

  • Review 56 (2023-07-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to live, great staff. 👍🏼❤️

  • Review 57 (2022-02-22 - Rating: 5)

    Andrea was very helpful in everything that I needed.

  • Review 58 (2022-07-30 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice

  • Review 59 (2021-09-23 - Rating: 5)

    Shara is amaze-balls

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