RPM

I’ve lived at this property for about three years, and it recently had a change in management which has seen an increase in additional fees to the monthly rent, while I have seen little to no improvement in terms of the condition of the property overall. The apartment itself is a decent size for a one bedroom, one bath, and the apartment complex is not that large. It’s also located near a golf course, which you can access to walk around or jog with your pets. My biggest problems with the property are that the gates are almost never working, residents are constantly letting their pets relieve themselves around the property without picking up after them, and the front office staff can sometimes be rude. The apartment complex is located in the North Fort Worth area, near several shopping centers and grocery stores. Decent price for what it offers.

The Depot is an older building but has recently renovated units for a very fair price, especially considering the location! It is a 10-15 minute walk to most everything in downtown, and feels pretty central to everything else in Fort Worth!

The bedroom sizes are also unexpectedly large!

Overall I’d stay away from this building and would move myself if it weren’t such a pain.

Great location except that theres lots of noise because it’s close to the highway

The renovated apartments are pretty nice

Everybody I know who lives here has had a problem with their towing policy

They towed my prior roommates moving van. I got towed due to an administrative error by management. The same happened to another TAMU student I know who lives here. Visitors sometimes have trouble with the registration portal and then get towed.

If you get towed, Management will sometimes help you and sometimes not depending on their unilateral assessment of how well you complied with their confusing policies and online portals. You’re at their mercy and they can be unreasonable.

Management is nice but unable to solve problems without running everything up the corporate chain with takes days - weeks to resolve. I had a basic lease issue and was in limbo getting charged a per diem while management waited for their boss to decide. I ended up calling corporate myself which sped things up.

There are hidden fees and rules that management enforces in a super petty way.

Hidden cleaning fees when you move

Difficulty getting your deposit back

If you are late bringing in your garbage can management will take it and charge you money to get it back

They are Responsive to minor maintenance issues though.

I live here for the downtown location but in retrospect it hasn’t been worth the headaches with management. I suggest you live somewhere else so you can focus on your studies.

I love the Depot! It’s a 3 minute drive from school and a 5 minute walk from Sundance square. It’s a great space for one and a very nice community.

The apartments are not bad and are actually decently sized, but the company constantly has issues with staff retention, property cleanliness (e.g., dog poop everywhere), and broken gates. This is not a big issue during the semester when I spend most of my time at school, but it gets annoying after a while.

Also, during the warmer season, the apartment complex has an issue with random people coming to use the pool. They haven't been able to address this issue properly, and sometimes it can cause disturbances late into the evening.

I share my apartment with another Texas A&M Law student, and it's about a 3-5 minute drive to campus. The apartment has a lot of room in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The only problems are that the gym is very tiny, the towing is pretty bad if you don't sign in, and it is near a highway and two railroad tracks. If you okay with a little highway and train noise, then it's a great apartment.

The price + location of this apartment is really hard to beat. While it is not the newest or shiniest apartment complex in the area, it is certainly not run down and is a very good apartment if you're looking for value and convenience to downtown Fort Worth entertainment/jobs/shopping/school etc. We are students, and we really like living here. We are in a non-renovated unit, and we still love it. So if you are looking for a bit more bougieness, probably opt for the renovated units they have here! There is always plenty of parking, and we feel pretty safe despite being so close to downtown! The police station is very close by, so that helps too!

This apartment is close to campus which is a plus, it’s pretty quiet and I feel very safe here. Nice pool area, nice gym, and even has a game room with a pool table and TVs

I love the apartment itself, but I love the access that I have to campus as well as to the city. I am about 7 min from Brickell and 5 minutes from downtown. Takes 15 minutes to walk to class and less than 5 minutes to drive.

Relatively reasonably priced and conveniently located (10ish minute bus, bike, or 25 minute walk) to campus. In a good neighborhood across the street from a grocery store (expensive) and a few good food options. Management is pretty absentee but maintenenance is very responsive/competent. Definitely recommend overall if you don't mind living outside of walking distance and want a more neighborhood-y feel compared to Hancock.

Very unsafe place to live in, car break-ins all the time, stolen vehicles, doors get broken, specifically unsafe for women.
Packages get stolen all the time. Management does not do anything about this and would rather see people leave than do something about the safety of this place.

Since management has changed for Idlewild 45, you can see the 180 degree change that the property has made since RPM took over. The staff are always eager to resolve issues, and assist residents with whatever they need.

Very close to school. Train and upstairs neighbor can be loud at times. Maintenance is good. Like the garage. Pretty safe. Three packages stolen in three years. Plenty of room.

The apartment is close enough to the law school that walking, biking or driving are all viable options for transportation. We were lucky enough to move into a first floor unit with an attached garage that has allowed us to own a kayak, smoker/grill, and shielded us from hail and other weather. The place looks like it could use an update, but for the price you can’t beat it. The pool is simple and the gym is comparable to a hotel exercise room with a couple cable machines, a few free weights and a few treadmills. The dog park area is nice, but simple. The area feels safe and we have never had anything stolen despite having left our garage open over night several times by accident. Parking is free but scarce without an attached garage. The train noise may be a problem if you need total silence and the windows in the master bedroom let in too much light and are not easily covered by a curtain. Walls are thin. Light sleepers might want to avoid. Not very many communal or study areas. Big dogs allowed, I have seen several mixes and German shepherds. Overall it is a good option for those not looking to pay for the niceties or luxury of a brand new apartment but wants the convenience of living close to the school.

The staff are super friendly and always willing to help. The resort-style pool is also nice during the summer time. The gym is a decent size and it has all the basic necessities. The golf course is a great perk because there are nice trails to walk through with some pretty nice views.

In terms of the commute to the school, it's not terrible. It usually takes anywhere between 20-25 minutes depending on traffic, but having to take I-35 everyday is always a gamble. There are other roads you can take to avoid I-35 but usually those take longer and you can encounter traffic there too.

You are nearby (7-10 mins) some shopping centers so finding where to go for a bite to eat or where to get groceries shouldn't be a problem. There are not many bars on this side of town so if you are in to the night life this may not be the most ideal location.