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Mid Main Lofts

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 217 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(217) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Mid Main Lofts
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What We Found

The location near the Red Line, Texas Medical Center, and MD Anderson attracts short-term renters despite midtown's noise and street activity. Staff like Kristi, Chris, and Timika earn consistent praise for attentive tours and smooth check-in, but building systems fail repeatedly: elevators down for months, stairwell doors wedged open with nails, parking gates broken for long stretches. Maintenance responds slowly to unit issues, and move-out bills can shock departing residents.

Mid Main counts furnished units, a pool, dog park, and in-unit washer-dryer as its draws. The industrial loft aesthetic (concrete floors, metal ceilings) appeals to some. Yet residents report a cycle of neglect: homeless encampments in the garage, car break-ins tied to broken security, and a leasing office that feels indifferent when problems mount. One resident's $8,000 damage bill and another's $85 phantom charge suggest billing practices that warrant caution.

Praised for
  • prime midtown location near transit and medical centers
  • furnished units with full amenities
  • staff warmth and tour quality
  • clean pool and game room
Watch-outs
  • persistent elevator breakdowns
  • unresponsive maintenance and leasing office
  • poor security gate function leading to break-ins
  • noisy street environment and homeless presence
  • high damage charges at move-out
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Best for: short-term corporate or medical visitors needing transit-accessible furnished units
Think twice if: expect chronic maintenance delays, security issues, and a noisy streetscape; move-out charges can be steep

What this Community Does Well

  • direct Red Line metro access
  • furnished units with full kitchen and laundry
  • proximity to TMC and MD Anderson
  • personable leasing staff

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Staff members Kristi, Chris, and Timika praised for attentive leasing and tours
  • Elevator outages lasting 1-3 months reported repeatedly
  • Stairwell doors disabled with nails instead of repaired; keyfob scanners non-functional
  • Resident parking gate broken for extended periods; multiple car break-ins noted
  • Move-out damage charge of $8,000 for water damage reported
  • $85 phantom application fee sent to collections
  • Red Line station provides direct access to TMC and MD Anderson in under 15 minutes

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Furnished & Corporate Apartments
praised for full kitchen, washer-dryer, and furnished amenities; some guests note furniture not comfortable for long stays
Pet-Friendly Apartments
dog park available but residents report lax upkeep with poop bags running out and waste left on turf for days

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.2 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

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Review sentiment 45
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Common Questions About This Community

How quickly can I reach the Texas Medical Center or MD Anderson from here?
Less than 15 minutes via the Red Line metro station directly across from the building.
Is there onsite parking, and is it secure?
Yes, but residents report the resident parking gate has been broken for extended periods, leading to security concerns and car break-ins. Parking garage access has been compromised.
What happens if an elevator breaks down?
Multiple elevators have been out of service for 1-3 months at a time, leaving residents to use stairs or the remaining working elevator, which is near the leasing office. The building has a history of slow repair response.

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Last updated 2026-07-21