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The Collins

540 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 Property Website

3.5 (22 reviews)

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,150 - $2,450

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    655 - 1,273 sq ft

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1 Bed 1 Bath A - Renovated $1,350 – $1,475
1 Bed 1 Bath 655 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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  • Unit 0626
    price $1,350
    square feet 655
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  • Unit 1417
    price $1,475
    square feet 655
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1 Bed 1 Bath B - Renovated $1,400 – $1,575
1 Bed 1 Bath 770 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 0336
    price $1,400
    square feet 770
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  • Unit 0711
    price $1,575
    square feet 770
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1 Bed 1 Bath B $1,150
1 Bed 1 Bath 770 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 1331
    price $1,150
    square feet 770
    availibility Nov 12
  • Unit 1236
    price $1,150
    square feet 770
    availibility Nov 18
  • Unit 0736
    price $1,150
    square feet 770
    availibility Nov 22
1 Bed 1 Bath A $1,245 – $1,250
1 Bed 1 Bath 655 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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  • Unit 1416
    price $1,245
    square feet 655
    availibility Dec 13
2 Bed 2 Bath B $1,499 – $1,695
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,052 Sq Ft
8 Available units
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Sq Ft
Availability
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  • Unit 1135
    price $1,499
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0335
    price $1,499
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1214
    price $1,695
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0432
    price $1,595
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Oct 7
  • Unit 0433
    price $1,595
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Oct 9
  • Unit 0714
    price $1,595
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Nov 7
  • Unit 1223
    price $1,499
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Nov 9
  • Unit 1312
    price $1,595
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Jan 7, 2026

2 Bed 2 Bath A $1,499 – $1,705
2 Beds 2 Baths 950 Sq Ft
11 Available units
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  • Unit 1032
    price $1,525
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1422
    price $1,525
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0632
    price $1,525
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1024
    price $1,535
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0612
    price $1,595
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1035
    price $1,625
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1023
    price $1,625
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1413
    price $1,705
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1433
    price $1,499
    square feet 950
    availibility Oct 6
  • Unit 0225
    price $1,575
    square feet 950
    availibility Oct 30
  • Unit 1414
    price $1,525
    square feet 950
    availibility Nov 6

2 Bed 2 Bath A - Renovated $1,700 – $1,895
2 Beds 2 Baths 950 Sq Ft
7 Available units
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Availability
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  • Unit 0624
    price $1,700
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0625
    price $1,700
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0923
    price $1,710
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0815
    price $1,750
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1415
    price $1,895
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0615
    price $1,895
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0215
    price $1,895
    square feet 950
    availibility Now

2 Bed 2 Bath B - Renovated $1,805 – $1,810
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,052 Sq Ft
4 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0722
    price $1,805
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0725
    price $1,805
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1322
    price $1,805
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0732
    price $1,810
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now

3 Bed 2 Bath $2,180 – $2,250
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,273 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0537
    price $2,180
    square feet 1,273
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0536
    price $2,250
    square feet 1,273
    availibility Now
3 Bed 2 Bath - Renovated $2,410 – $2,450
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,273 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0532
    price $2,410
    square feet 1,273
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0516
    price $2,450
    square feet 1,273
    availibility Now
1 Bed 1 Bath A - Renovated $1,350 – $1,475
1 Bed 1 Bath 655 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0626
    price $1,350
    square feet 655
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1417
    price $1,475
    square feet 655
    availibility Now
1 Bed 1 Bath B - Renovated $1,400 – $1,575
1 Bed 1 Bath 770 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0336
    price $1,400
    square feet 770
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0711
    price $1,575
    square feet 770
    availibility Now
1 Bed 1 Bath B $1,150
1 Bed 1 Bath 770 Sq Ft
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 1331
    price $1,150
    square feet 770
    availibility Nov 12
  • Unit 1236
    price $1,150
    square feet 770
    availibility Nov 18
  • Unit 0736
    price $1,150
    square feet 770
    availibility Nov 22
1 Bed 1 Bath A $1,245 – $1,250
1 Bed 1 Bath 655 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 1416
    price $1,245
    square feet 655
    availibility Dec 13
2 Bed 2 Bath B $1,499 – $1,695
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,052 Sq Ft
8 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 1135
    price $1,499
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0335
    price $1,499
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1214
    price $1,695
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0432
    price $1,595
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Oct 7
  • Unit 0433
    price $1,595
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Oct 9
  • Unit 0714
    price $1,595
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Nov 7
  • Unit 1223
    price $1,499
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Nov 9
  • Unit 1312
    price $1,595
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Jan 7, 2026

2 Bed 2 Bath A $1,499 – $1,705
2 Beds 2 Baths 950 Sq Ft
11 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 1032
    price $1,525
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1422
    price $1,525
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0632
    price $1,525
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1024
    price $1,535
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0612
    price $1,595
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1035
    price $1,625
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1023
    price $1,625
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1413
    price $1,705
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1433
    price $1,499
    square feet 950
    availibility Oct 6
  • Unit 0225
    price $1,575
    square feet 950
    availibility Oct 30
  • Unit 1414
    price $1,525
    square feet 950
    availibility Nov 6

2 Bed 2 Bath A - Renovated $1,700 – $1,895
2 Beds 2 Baths 950 Sq Ft
7 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0624
    price $1,700
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0625
    price $1,700
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0923
    price $1,710
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0815
    price $1,750
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1415
    price $1,895
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0615
    price $1,895
    square feet 950
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0215
    price $1,895
    square feet 950
    availibility Now

2 Bed 2 Bath B - Renovated $1,805 – $1,810
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,052 Sq Ft
4 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0722
    price $1,805
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0725
    price $1,805
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 1322
    price $1,805
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0732
    price $1,810
    square feet 1,052
    availibility Now

3 Bed 2 Bath $2,180 – $2,250
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,273 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0537
    price $2,180
    square feet 1,273
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0536
    price $2,250
    square feet 1,273
    availibility Now
3 Bed 2 Bath - Renovated $2,410 – $2,450
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,273 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0532
    price $2,410
    square feet 1,273
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0516
    price $2,450
    square feet 1,273
    availibility Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Package Lockers
      $10 / mo
    • Trash
      Trash
      $12 / mo
    • Parcel Delivery
      $15 / mo
    • ?Utility Admin Fee
      ?Utility Admin Fee
      $3 / mo
    • Valet Trash
      $35 / mo
    • Pest Control
      Pest Control
      $4 / mo
    • Washer/Dryer
      $50 / mo
    • Electric
      Electric
      Varies
    • Gas
      Gas
      Varies
    • Sewer
      Sewer
      Varies
    • Water
      Water
      Varies
  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Non-refundable Administrative Fee
        $250
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        $50
      • Credit Check Fee
        $75
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        $125
      • Deposit
        0.00
  • Dogs
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      • Other
      • Non-refundable Pet Fee
        $400
      • Alarm
        $10
      • Pet Rent
        $20 / mo
      • Gate Access
        $3
      • MTM Flat Fee
        Month to Month Flat Fee
        $300 / mo
      • NSF Tenant Fee
        NSF Tenant Fee
        $75 / occurrence

      Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

      Details

      Property Information

      • Built in 1994
      • 312 units/3 stories

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      2BR, 2BA - 1052SF
      1/2

      About The Collins

      Are you looking for a superb apartment in the Richardson, Texas, area? Come home to The Collins apartments. Located just minutes from Interstate 635 and Highway 75, our community gives you access to all the surrounding areas in Dallas. You will enjoy nearby shopping, restaurants, and entertainment venues. If comfort and convenience are essential in your life, you have come to the right place.At The Collins, you can choose from five spacious floor plans with one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for rent. All apartments feature 9-foot ceilings, washer and dryer connections, ceiling fans, garden-style tubs, and walk-in closets. Preparing meals will be a breeze in your gourmet kitchen with black-on-black appliances. After a long day, unwind on your personal balcony or patio.We are now offering self-guided tours! Visit our property websites to schedule a tour on your terms. No matter the option, our team will be here to help answer any questions.

      The Collins is an apartment community located in Dallas County and the 75081 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Richardson Independent attendance zone.

      Unique Features

      • BILT Rewards
      • Quartz Countertops*
      • Enclosed Private Yards*
      • Gourmet Kitchens with Built-In Microwaves
      • Resident Lounge
      • Balcony or Patio
      • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
      • 9ft. Ceilings
      • Intricate Crown Molding
      • Picnic Area with BBQ
      • Richardson ISD Bus Stop Access
      • Beautiful Water and Courtyard Views
      • Garden-Style Soaking Tubs
      • Pet Park

      Contact

      View Property Website
      Language: English
      Open 1pm - 5pm Today
      • Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
      • Saturday, 10am - 5pm
      • Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
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      Community Amenities

      Pool

      Fitness Center

      Playground

      Clubhouse

      • Package Service
      • Online Services
      • Pet Play Area
      • Business Center
      • Clubhouse
      • Lounge
      • Fitness Center
      • Pool
      • Playground
      • Cabana
      • Courtyard
      • Grill
      • Picnic Area
      • Pond
      • Dog Park

      Apartment Features

      Air Conditioning

      Dishwasher

      Washer/Dryer Hookup

      Hardwood Floors

      Walk-In Closets

      Yard

      Microwave

      Refrigerator

      Highlights

      • Washer/Dryer Hookup
      • Air Conditioning
      • Heating
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Cable Ready
      • Security System
      • Tub/Shower
      • Fireplace

      Kitchen Features & Appliances

      • Dishwasher
      • Disposal
      • Stainless Steel Appliances
      • Pantry
      • Kitchen
      • Microwave
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Freezer
      • Quartz Countertops

      Model Details

      • Hardwood Floors
      • Carpet
      • Tile Floors
      • Vinyl Flooring
      • Dining Room
      • Built-In Bookshelves
      • Crown Molding
      • Views
      • Walk-In Closets
      • Window Coverings
      • Balcony
      • Patio
      • Yard
      Location Get Directions
      Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness
      Amenities
      • Package Service
      • Online Services
      • Pet Play Area
      • Business Center
      • Clubhouse
      • Lounge
      • Cabana
      • Courtyard
      • Grill
      • Picnic Area
      • Pond
      • Dog Park
      • Fitness Center
      • Pool
      • Playground
      • BILT Rewards
      • Quartz Countertops*
      • Enclosed Private Yards*
      • Gourmet Kitchens with Built-In Microwaves
      • Resident Lounge
      • Balcony or Patio
      • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
      • 9ft. Ceilings
      • Intricate Crown Molding
      • Picnic Area with BBQ
      • Richardson ISD Bus Stop Access
      • Beautiful Water and Courtyard Views
      • Garden-Style Soaking Tubs
      • Pet Park
      • Washer/Dryer Hookup
      • Air Conditioning
      • Heating
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Cable Ready
      • Security System
      • Tub/Shower
      • Fireplace
      • Dishwasher
      • Disposal
      • Stainless Steel Appliances
      • Pantry
      • Kitchen
      • Microwave
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Freezer
      • Quartz Countertops
      • Hardwood Floors
      • Carpet
      • Tile Floors
      • Vinyl Flooring
      • Dining Room
      • Built-In Bookshelves
      • Crown Molding
      • Views
      • Walk-In Closets
      • Window Coverings
      • Balcony
      • Patio
      • Yard
      Office Hours
      Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
      Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
      Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
      Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
      Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
      Saturday 10am - 5pm
      Sunday 1pm - 5pm
      469-208-0753
      Neighborhood

      Buckingham is situated in the heart of the city of Richardson, and is only eight miles south of Plano and 15 miles north of Dallas. This neighborhood is the ideal home for commuters or renters looking for small town charm, a family-friendly suburb, and a central location. Buckingham has a lot going for it, including its college town vibe due to its proximity to Richland College.

      This active community appreciates Buckingham’s city parks and athletic centers like Richland Park, adjacent to Richland Elementary School. Though Buckingham doesn’t offer many dining and shopping options, there’s a wider selection in Downtown Richardson with a variety of cuisines. For residents who are interested in living near the water, Buckingham is surrounded by several recreational lakes, including Lake Ray Hubbard, Lewisville Lake, and Lavon Lake.

      Learn more about living in Buckingham 
      Education
      Colleges & Universities Distance
      Colleges & Universities Distance
      Richland College
      Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
      UT Dallas
      Drive: 13 min 5.6 mi
      The Art Institute of Dallas
      Drive: 12 min 7.3 mi
      Southern Methodist University
      Drive: 15 min 9.5 mi
      The Collins is within 6 minutes or 1.9 miles from Richland College. It is also near UT Dallas and The Art Institute of Dallas.
      Schools
      • Public Schools
      • Private Schools
      Richland Elementary School
      Public Elementary School
      Grades PK-6
      644 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Apollo J High School
      Public Middle School
      Grades 7-8
      639 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Liberty J High School
      Public Middle School
      Grades 7-8
      592 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Berkner High School
      Public High School
      Grades 9-12
      2,290 Students
      Attendance Zone
      I A N T Qur'anic Academy
      Private Elementary, Middle & High School
      Grades K-12
      238 Students
      Nearby
      North Dallas Adventist Academy
      Private Elementary, Middle & High School
      Grades PK-12
      304 Students
      Nearby
      School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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      Transportation

      Transportation options available in Richardson include Spring Valley, located 1.5 miles from The Collins. The Collins is near Dallas Love Field, located 15.7 miles or 25 minutes away, and Dallas-Fort Worth International, located 24.7 miles or 32 minutes away.

      Transit / Subway Distance
      Transit / Subway Distance
      Spring Valley
      Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
      Arapaho Center
      Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
      Sherman Pocket Track
      Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
      Lbj/Central
      Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
      Lbj/Skillman
      Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
      Commuter Rail Distance
      Commuter Rail Distance
      Victory Station
      Drive: 20 min 14.3 mi
      Medical/Market Ctr Station
      Drive: 24 min 15.9 mi
      Medical/Market Center
      Drive: 24 min 16.0 mi
      Trinity Mills Station
      Drive: 22 min 16.9 mi
      Hebron Station
      Drive: 28 min 19.9 mi
      Airports Distance
      Airports Distance
      Dallas Love Field
      Drive: 25 min 15.7 mi
      Dallas-Fort Worth International
      Drive: 32 min 24.7 mi
      Somewhat Walkable
      65
      Walk Score®
      Out of 100
      You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
      Some Transit
      32
      Transit Score®
      Out of 100
      You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
      Bikeable
      56
      Bike Score®
      Out of 100
      While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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      Points of Interest

      Time and distance from The Collins.

      Shopping Centers Distance
      Shopping Centers Distance
      Richland Meadows Shopping Center
      Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
      Audelia Square
      Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
      Richland Plaza
      Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
      The Collins has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 19-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
      Parks and Recreation Distance
      Parks and Recreation Distance
      Richland Park
      Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
      Terrace Park
      Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
      Huffhines Park
      Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
      Berkner Park
      Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
      Duck Creek Linear Park
      Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
      The Collins has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Richland Park, Terrace Park, and Berkner Park.
      Hospitals Distance
      Hospitals Distance
      Green Oaks Hospital
      Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
      Medical City Dallas Hospital
      Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
      Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
      Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
      The Collins has 3 hospitals within 5.1 miles, the nearest is Green Oaks Hospital which is 4.5 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
      Military Bases Distance
      Military Bases Distance
      Dallas Naval Air Station
      Drive: 36 min 26.1 mi
      NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base
      Drive: 65 min 48.8 mi
      The Collins is 26.1 miles from Dallas Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.
       
       

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      7/4/25
      Extreme negligence

      I moved into [Apartment Name] on [date], and my experience has unfortunately been a nightmare. My unit was not ready at move-in — there were holes in the floor, broken fixtures, and nothing felt move-in ready. Things got worse when, on my second night, my entire apartment flooded because the washer/dryer installation was done improperly — a hose wasn’t connected, and I unknowingly washed clothes, assuming everything was set up correctly. The result? Water everywhere, damaged property, and a huge emotional toll. I want to be fair — the staff has been kind and responsive, but the level of negligence is just unacceptable, especially for a new tenant who expected a clean and functional home. I hope this review helps future renters make an informed decision and encourages management to take stronger accountability for quality control and safety before move-ins.

      5/18/24
      Roaches

      Looks can be deceiving. These apartments appear breathtaking, but the reality is far from it. As a tenant, you are charged monthly for pest control, yet you must call for service to have your unit treated. In contrast, every place I have lived prior, the management took responsibility for pest control and treated every unit, which was included in the rent. Here, there is a severe roach infestation. It's horrible and no matter what you do, roaches will still be present. I'm convinced the entire complex is infested as I have spoken to various neighbors in different units who share the same problem.

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      Hi, it's upsetting to hear that your experience was anything but stellar. We take pride in our property and want to make sure your pest control concerns are addressed immediately. Please contact our Property Manager at (469) 369-0724 when you have an opportunity so that we may discuss this further.

      5/11/23
      Stay Away - they'll rip you off

      I''m only writing this because I saw some of the recent reviews are 5-star. But this is far from the truth and I believe they're fake reviews. The owners will find any means to charge you extra on every little thing. They'll use the lease agreement - which is vague - to suck every penny out of you. Thank me later or "I told you so".

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      We are disappointed to hear that you did not have a more positive experience with us at Sweetwater at Buckingham. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we can improve. We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.

      1/26/23
      Best place I’ve lived

      The Management staff is amazing! Always so helpful.

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      Hello there, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

      2/9/22
      Wonderful experience

      I accompanied a friend who is looking for an apartment. The property is landscaped beautifully. We were greeted by a lady named Deborah We walked around to view an apartment. Was happily surprised that these apartments are Very clean.

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      Hi there! We're so happy we were able to help you out! Thank you so much again for your feedback! We hope you have a great day!

      10/7/20
      Sweetwater my place I call home

      I lived at this community for many years. The staff is incredible. Ali the assistant and Chandra the manager have been the familiar faces I have seen for years. I wish I didn't have to leave. If you are looking for a quiet affordable place to call home, this is it.

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      Hi, we are so happy to read such a great review about Sweetwater at Buckingham! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!

      8/27/20
      Amazing Visit

      My self guided tour for my daughter was great today. Cassandra the manager explained all the details for me. Pricing was higher than the others on this street but when you drive in it explains why. The two bedroom that I saw was very nice and clean. The feature that really caught me attentions was the pond located in the center of the apartments. I will bring my daughter and wife this weekend. If I had to say something bad it would be the tight limited parking, but overall I am happy with this apartments.

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      Hi, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Until the next time we meet, take care!

      8/21/20
      Best Apartment

      I looked really hard to find an affordable apartment that is safe and pest free. I brought these concerns up with Veronica and she not only arranged for a viewing before I applied she has been the sweetest, most attentive, and responsive landlord I have ever rented from.I can't say enough about how great she has been. She makes me feel like she really cares about our community she is a delight to deal with everytime. The apartments are clean and beautiful. The neighborhood is friendly but quiet. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sweetwater at Buckingham!

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      Hello, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. If you're ever in need of more help, please let us know!

      2/12/20
      Save Yourself

      Save yourself the trouble, do not move here! SO MANY BUGS! I have lived all over Dallas, never dealt with bugs like this. My first night moving in I woke up to roaches everywhere. I asked the office to come spray, they asked if I was sure I saw roaches because they didn’t see any in the showing.. there is clearly an issue with bugs in the complex. People leave their trash out all around the trash can, even when it’s empty and open. Loud music at night, thin walls you can hear everything. The gates never worked the entire time I lived here. They are supposedly second chance apartments, if you get behind, even just a week they will not work with you and start the eviction process at 10 days late. I wish I never moved into these raggedy apartments. Don’t let the pictures fool you, everything is a bandaid job to cover up how ratchet they really look. I had cracks in my ceilings and windows. This is worse than low income apartments and they cost way too much.

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      Hello there, thank you; we appreciate your feedback! Please reach out to the leasing office as we would like to discuss the issues that you have encountered.

      1/8/19
      Our New Home

      Thanks so much staff at Sweetwater! Out new place is great! My son is doing so much better with his anxiety and depression because of you ! The children here are a lot more nice than the place we came from. Our neighbors always check on him and me. Thanks again. I love the pond.

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      Hi, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Sweetwater at Buckingham!

      7/18/18
      Horrible management

      This place was fine until we had an incident on property that required management (Candra & Ali) to "get involved". I say that lightly because they did absolutely NOTHING to resolve the issue. They lied for a month saying they were handling it and when I continued to pursue the issue, they became very rude and flat out refused to rectify the situation. Cheri is the ONLY one here that does anything. She's great with the tenants and follows up appropriately. The other two just sit in their offices and avoid interacting with tenants as much as possible. I'm guessing that's because they have NO customer service skills. I haven't had any maintenance needs in a while, but in the past, they have taken 2 weeks to respond. The property constantly has trash strewn all over from tenants who don't properly dispose of their trash. All in all, I hate living here and can't wait until my lease is up!

      3/29/18
      DO NOT MOVE HERE!

      If I could give zero stars, I would. Great place to live if nothing ever goes wrong or you never need anything fixed....but god help you if it do. Customer Service does not exist within this property...honestly not even sure how they even rent these apartments considering no one is EVER working. It may take a dozen phone calls or emails, not to mention trips to the office to get anyone who actually works in the office to assist you at all. Management literally doesn't exist and the corporate office is ALWAYS closed too. Good luck if you choose to live here because all you will ever be told is it's your problem not theirs.

      3/16/18
      Awful

      Horrible staff. So rude and unprofessional. My fiancé and I had a terrible time when we lived here. Go somewhere else!!

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      We are sorry that your experience at Sweetwater at Buckingham was not a pleasant one. We would like to hear more about your experience and would appreciate any feedback you may have so that we can do better in the future. Please contact us at 972.644.0002 or email us at community email mgrsweetwateratbuckingham@dayrise.com

      3/16/18
      Awful!!

      Don't move here!!! Worst place ever!! We had ants ?? all over the bedroom. Couldn't get rid of them. Our ceiling was leaking. Took them 2 months after annoying them 100 times to fix it. Then our apartment got broken into. They didn't care, or change our locks for us. The people who broken into our apartment didn't break our windows or our door. I am pretty sure they don't change the locks before we move in. So that person probably use to live there. The gate never works. I never can't in and have to wait until someone comes out the gate. They never answer their phones. They are SUPER rude. Oh my gosh!!! I can't wait to move out. This is most awful place ever!!!

      Property Manager at The Collins, Responded To This Review

      Thank you so much for your review.We apologize for any service delays, as our goal is to ensure that all of our residents are living worry free. We would love the opportunity to correct any issues; however, it is difficult to resolve anonymous communications. We would encourage you and all of our residents to communicate with us directly so problems can be solved quickly and efficiently. Our office is open M-F 9-6. Our phone number is 972.644.0002 or you can contact our management team directly at community email mgrsweetwateratbuckingham@dayrise.com.

      3/23/17
      STAY AWAY. FAR AWAY.

      I've stayed at this apartment since 09/2013 under the old management and everything was fine until Vesta bought it out. Since the new management came in, they "updated" their leasing office, painted the walls of the building and manage nothing. The workers are so rude and they never answer the phone calls. They have also made changes to the rules and policies of the apartment complex without having to notify their tenants. Instead of a flat rate of X-amount of dollars, it changes from month to month because the water bill isn't included in the flat-rate. Once we got a monthly bill in the mail, we paid that amount. The management told us that we owed $50 more then what was said and told us that we needed to check with Conservice (another rip-off service they use) for the exact amount. Excuse me?? It's not my fault that they made the mistake and we have to pay for it.

      12/11/16
      HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT A BUNCH OR LIARS

      DON’T EVER LIVE HERE I have lived here for year now they have new Management horrible people HORRIBLE. I paid rent for September, October, November and December. I got a letter in the mail in December saying I owed September rent I called to office immediately to inform them of the letter Kelly the assistant manager said that my account was fine and she does not know why I got that I ignored it 12/8/2016 I got a notice in the door that I was owing so I said OK let me go the office the next day when they open to resolve the issue, I got the office she was not there, my son called me and said this woman is changing the locks and she said she was coming to take our stuff on Monday while at the store I got the office and RUG RAT of manager said I owe rent for September in December and started being disrespectful as if Vesta is hers

      9/13/16
      Unprofessional Staff

      Was trying to get information about moving in soon, and unfortunately staff isn't very cooperative and helpful. It's a shame since it looks like a nice place to live. I guess ill be looking elsewhere.

      6/9/16
      Don't be Fooled

      This apts may look nice since they spent lots of money redecorating the office to make you think the apts must be just as nice. But they aren't. The counters aren't granite, they are cheap and will chip at the slightest pressure. Roaches, mice, ants, wasps nests; you name it they have it. The mgt are lazy, rude, or never in the office. Beware of Ally! Maintenance takes forever to be completed since there is only 2 guys for the whole complex. The mgt rather pay to have leaf blowers than actually fix problems around the apt. Like the gate that is constantly breaking. Garbage dumpsters are always overflowing. People leave their trash on the ground since there's nowhere else to put it. This attracts rodents and stray cats.

      10/26/15
      This place sucks

      I currently live in this apartment complex, the only and amenities that they have ever had is the swimming pool the gym and a closed of and a closed-off pond this last summer they kept the swimming pool closed until the last week of summer because they didn't want to put out the money to clean the pool even though each one of these units cost about $1,000 in rent, in addition maintenance is terribl in addition maintenance is terrible, management is rud in addition maintenance is terrible, management is rude, and now there's only access to the gym during the hours that the office is open which is supposed to be from 8 to 5 but they take more breaks and show more apartments then they do keeping the facility available to the tenants that live here so the only an amenity that was left was the gym and now we are restricted to even that. The unit space is very small it's like living in a crackerjack box there is no cabinetry space, and the walls are as thin as paper I have dealt with hearing every single noise from my upstairs neighbors. So in conclusion this is by far the worst place to live, the only difference between here and living in an apartment in a bad area is that here they charge you 3 times rent it is the biggest rip off ever

      10/5/15
      This place doen't worth the money. please stay away!

      we moved to this place two months ago after we signed a 13 months contract, but we can't wait to leave it. problems started from day one! when the lady called courtney made my husband signe a contract for a 3rd floor apartment after he told her we are looking for a 1st floor apartment.The garage she gave us is too far away from our apartment, we accepted that after she promised she will transfer us to a closer one! but when we ask for it she said it is not in their policy! when we move to our apartment it was dirty and ant infested! few weeks later I found out I am living with mice! the pest control guy comes every other week to put some baits, but we still have mice. in addition to that the windows are too low(which is too risky for your kids), the storage toom is way small( all what you can put is some small boxes because the water heater is there).

      9/25/15
      Worst management

      Don't ever lease with this apartment. The new leasing company viesta doesn't have professional staffs and doesn't seem to respect people. Just pay a visit to this visit to this property and you will feel the reality. They have a admin fee of 360$ and say they wave off half first month rent, don't fall to this scam. Because once you sign the lease, you will get to know the additional unnecessary addons. They say that they renovated the complex but reality is tinkering and painting to look like new. They are not enforcing rental insurance, car insurance as if they are a landlord of a luxury complex with unnecessary HOA rules like housing complex. If you take a tour of the apartment complex, you can see the patchwork on roads everywhere... Disrespectful people all around, especially Alley. Not sure, if this people know to smile or not even.

      8/30/15
      Great for a lower cost apartment

      Sweetwater at Buckingham does the job. The Apartment was nice, clean and there were not many problems with bugs or other things breaking. They have recently switched management and are currently renovating a lot of the complex. They have completely redone the pool area with new lights, new deck and grills. They have torn down the old playground area and have installed new (overly bright at night) lights in the courtyard area towards the back of the complex. The apartment itself had nice natural lighting thanks to the floor to ceiling windows in each room, brand new carpet and black appliances. The bedroom in the smallest 1 bedroom model have nice double doors. One of the most awesome features is the giant bathtub! It is the largest bathtub that I have ever had in an apartment. As far as location, this apartment is not very walkable but is close to everything. In other words, there are not many great restaurants/parks/etc... that are easy to get to on foot but its close proximity to 75 & 635 allow you to get to a lot of places quickly. You can get to NorthPark Mall in 12-15 Minutes, Lower Greenville in 15-18 minutes and downtown Plano in about 10. At the end of the day, this is not the nicest apartment ever but great for the $700-$800 range monthly rent pricetag.

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