Active Community Apartments??
Posted by GetShrekt-@reddit | Dallas | View on Reddit | 32 comments
Hey y'all, I've been living in Dallas a couple years now, but I have been wholly unsatisfied with the community aspect of every apartment complex I've lived in, and found it unnaturally difficult to make new friends in this city. So, as my lease is ending soon, I am looking for a change of pace.
I am wondering if any of you have a recommendation for apartment complexes with modern accommodations (like vinyl or wood floors, white lights instead of yellow) that have a young, active community. I am 26m and non-Spanish-speaking, white for reference.
I've heard of The Village, and it seems amazing as far as the events and community, but the apartments are either way too old and run down, or way overpriced (like The Drey). Really I'm hoping there's something else like that out there I am missing.
Ideally, I'd like to remain near the Galleria in Addison, but location is relatively flexible.
Anyway, any recommendations are welcome as my lease is quickly ending and I need to make a decision soon.
Hembalaya@reddit
I’d recommend trying to find community around your hobbies/interests rather than looking for it in where you live. There are so many diverse interests in Dallas that there’s rarely overlap with folks in your complex (unless your main hobby is drinking - in which case any complex where you can bring a 12 pack to the pool will make you friends)
Find a place where people who have the same hobby or interest meet regularly, and start showing up. Keep showing up and become a familiar face, and eventually you’ll start to find your people. Maybe not the answer you’re looking for, but a different approach I’d recommend.
If you need help with your apartment search otherwise, feel free to DM me. I’m an apartment locator and can help you with your search for free.
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
I already have hobby communities, but I'd like a residential community as well.
Hembalaya@reddit
If you want a neighbor, be a neighbor. Say hi, grab numbers, start a group chat. Be social in the common areas. I wish I had better info, but I don’t have good info on apartment programming. Unsatisfying I know.
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
At my current place I started a group chat of over 100 residents, since there were hardly any events and nobody used the common areas. I made events myself but it was too expensive and eay too much effort to organize and plan everything myself. I need an apartment complex with people whose job it is to do that.
PalpitationFrosty242@reddit
You sound like alot, sorry you're having trouble. People are recommending you things but youre just complaining.
Good luck out there.
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
Do you have reading comprehension skills? Apparently not. This guy is recommending things completely separate from what I asked for, things I have already tried. What im doing isn’t complaining, im just redirecting away from a useless suggestion
EvanOnTheFly@reddit
You say "I" a lot.
"I" put together the chat "I" made the events happen "I" want all this
Which are fine - some things don't happen without a lot of passionate people.
But there are people that are passionate about something and love it, but you sound like you hate having to do it.
So don't do it. You also need to self reflect on when you were getting these things setup if you were not listening to others. I'm getting the vibe from this that might be why people don't engage past the first interaction/events.
Being with you might be "too much" and it might be about you.
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
Yeah ok dude, how about you try doing all that then get back to me about your experience
EvanOnTheFly@reddit
If you aren't getting joy out of it don't do it.
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
Yeah, that was the whole point of my reply...
EvanOnTheFly@reddit
I've done stuff like this, I'm double your age.
I stopped, because people don't appreciate it and if you don't get joy out of pulling off a massive effort as the reward and making other people happy it's not worth it, if you were to die tomorrow literally no one would miss it if you are superhumaning it yourself through.
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
Dude... that's literally what I was saying in my reply; what is your issue?
MGE5@reddit
Don’t really understand your comment on the village. It has run down apartments, upscale apartments, and everything in between. Surely there’s something in the middle that works for you
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
Everything there is really outdated except The Drey
MGE5@reddit
Maybe I’m just low maintenance, but what do you need updated?
babababrandon@reddit
It’s not modern in the way you’re describing aesthetically, but beautiful apartments and I loved the community at Southside on Lamar. Main problem is Cedars is a bit isolated from the rest of downtown, so groceries are a little difficult, but I made tons of friends when I lived there, they have businesses in the building, tons of events etc.
3Time4Eater3@reddit
The village for sure. I got a buddy Northbridge and it's probably right up your alley. Addison is ok, cops are BS
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
In my post I mention The Village, but it's kind far for me and the apartments are pretty shabby other than the extremely overpriced "The Drey". Still might live there tho tbh.
Ok-Aardvark-6742@reddit
Not for nothing but the “shabby” apartments are pretty decently maintained. The office staff and maintenance actually gave a damn when I lived there, they keep the grounds clean, my tickets actually got taken care of in a reasonable timeframe (and fixed too, not a cheapass bandaid solution.)
Most of the “nicer” newer apartment buildings were thrown up very quickly, the walls are very thin, they don’t age well, and they’re run by companies looking to squeeze every last penny they can from where ever they can get it.
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
Yeah The Village seems like it's a really well managed and amazing place. I may just end up going for one of the older units bc even if I don't like the older apartments, they provide so much to do there that I'll hardly ever need to be inside it.
theyfoundDNAinme@reddit
Northbridge and the Dakota are pretty nice. Middle ground b/t the Drey and older units like the Corners and the Green. Gated with private gyms.
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
Personally I found their design way too dated for my liking. My mood heavily depends on the aesthetics of the space i live in, so i look for modern, minimalist apartments.
3Time4Eater3@reddit
Yeah, they HAVE been there a long time
Jdrew_@reddit
If you want an active apartment community you should probably pick an apartment close to the night life districts. Uptown, Knox-Henderson, and lower Greenville all probably have young residents. It's probably harder in the suburbs. Maybe try living close to Addison circle? It'd just be easier to move to the city
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
You're probably right... 75 traffic just gets so bad and my hobbies are in West Carrollton and West Plano, so it turns it into a 40 minute drive. But if I want to have the life I want, I'll probably just have to bite that bullet.
TheGrest@reddit
Austin ranch is young, lots of pools, 200 acre nature preserve but in Plano.
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
Plano is fine, I just want to avoid places id have to drive on the 75
UrKittenMeBro@reddit
“The 75” — oh honey… bless your heart. You ain’t in California anymore.
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
I'm from South Carolina...
dollys1010@reddit
Dude, you are looking for something that doesn’t exist. People are trying to help and you are responding like a whiny kid. No wonder you can’t meet anyone
GetShrekt-@reddit (OP)
How about being useful like the kind people who recommend Case and Austin Ranch instead of needlessly attacking me for simply stating my desires for a home? There's nothing childish or whiny about what I have said. All I'm asking for is modern amenities, near Addison, and an active community. And I didn't say it's hard to meet people here; I said it's hard to make friends, due to the overly judgemental attitudes I've seen here, as evidenced by you, and others, taking such an issue with me having standards for my next living space.
Potential-Cut-8934@reddit
The case building in deep ellum