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Bridge at Midtown Commons Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 395 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(395) 62 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student Housing
Bridge at Midtown Commons Apartments
Service
Student Housing
Reviews
395

The honest read

Residents praise the leasing staff for their personal attention and some maintenance teams for urgent repairs, but living here splits sharply between satisfaction and frustration. The building's access control fails regularly (gates unlock, phone locks malfunction), mold recurred across multiple units over years, hallways stay dirty, and surprise fees stack onto advertised rent. Units themselves are well-insulated and energy-efficient; the location near transit, downtown, and The Domain is excellent. Managing these contradictions depends heavily on which staff member you reach and whether you demand follow-through.

The core tension is this: what you see on the tour (modern fixtures, nice courtyards, two pools, grill pavilion) does not match daily life (broken facilities, lax cleaning, security gaps). Reviews naming Cheyenne, Tyler, and maintenance staff like Aliex Artiles confirm attentive individuals exist here. But reviews from residents who paid $1,374 to $1,900 per month describe a complex where management extracts fees while deferring basic upkeep, and corporate management goes silent unless you escalate to regional offices.

Praised for
  • responsive leasing staff (especially Cheyenne)
  • quick maintenance response on urgent issues
  • good value for location and space
  • quiet units, well-insulated from noise
  • energy-efficient apartments
  • walkable neighborhood with dining and transit
Watch-outs
  • broken security gates and door locks
  • mold in units and HVAC systems
  • pest issues (roaches, rodents)
  • poor hallway and common area cleanliness
  • unresponsive to non-urgent maintenance requests
  • broken elevators
  • package and mail theft
  • multiple fees on top of advertised rent
  • management unresponsive without escalation
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Best for: Students valuing transit access and walkable dining if willing to monitor maintenance and security closely.
Think twice if: Budget-conscious renters should note stacked fees beyond advertised rent and plan for common-area cleanliness and security-lock issues.

What this place gets right

  • Well-insulated units, low energy bills ($35-45/month)
  • Excellent transit and walk-to amenities in Crestview
  • Two resort-style pools, outdoor fireplace lounge
  • Individual leasing staff known for responsiveness

Worth knowing

  • Leasing staff Cheyenne, Tyler, and Shelby specifically praised for tours and follow-up
  • Maintenance technicians Aliex Artiles, Oscar, and Oscarlos cited for prompt emergency or specialized repairs
  • Brivo phone-based access system regularly malfunctions
  • Recurring mold discovered in HVAC, closets, and walls; one resident's inspector visited six properties that day at this complex
  • Elevators frequently broken
  • Trash hallways persistent despite $20/month valet trash and $5/month pest control charge

Reviews by category

Student Housing
Praised for location and energy efficiency; critiqued for security vulnerabilities, mold, and maintenance backlog.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.97 average across the 209 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 14
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
220
4
44
3
23
2
21
1
87

Quick answers

What is included in rent?
Rent covers the unit. Tech (Google Fiber, $65), valet trash ($20), pet rent ($20), renters insurance ($15), community amenity fee ($15), trash charge ($15), pest control ($5), and HOA dues ($4) are additional monthly charges.
How do I enter my apartment?
Brivo phone-based access is required for building doors and garage gates. Reviewers report the system frequently malfunctions or fails to lock.
Is there parking, and is it secure?
Parking exists with garage gates, but gates often malfunction. Multiple reviews report broken car windows and theft occurring weekly.

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Last updated 2026-07-17