The Verdict · Arlington, TX
$916–$2,071
real monthly · incl. fees + insurance
3.3★
221 Google reviews
No major red flags
worth watching
A mixed-reviewed community where the real cost runs ~$16 over sticker, and there's no standout hazard to plan around.
Looking for renters insurance?
About $16/mo here — the one thing worth sorting before you sign.
What Residents Say
The honest version — the good and the bad, straight from recent Google reviews of Pavilion Apartments.
“My mom is asking me to put a bad complaint for her, and granted, she has been going through a lot ever since she moved there with my brother. They've been living there for a couple of years, and it's always a HASSLE to get ANYTHING fixed. The maintenance guys hit on my mom, more worried about getti…”
“Scheduled a viewing and didn't have anything to the unit I wanted available for tour. But pushed for me to apply for that unit when its not available. The Manager Lily, was not nice or seemed to care about the situation other than to make a quick buck.”
“Awesome place to live. I’ve lived here for almost 3 years. I had the best neighbors! Where I lived there is a diversity of people. They were very quick about fixing things. I just enjoyed my stay here. The only reason I’m leaving is because my job relocated me right after I renewed my lease last ye…”
“After over a month of horrible experiences trying to get an apartment we got lucky here! Angelica is one of the nicest leasing agents I have ever met. She always responded in a timely manner and never gave me issues if I asked too many questions. She processed our application quickly and kept me in…”
“If I could leave ZERO star I would. Management is terrible office staff is rude and unprofessional. Gate never closes let alone the staff just sits around and smokes OUTSIDE THE OFFICE instead of fixing resident issues. Make excuses for all the problems they cannot fix. Property manager Jamilliah i…”
What reviews flag most
Mined from 5 recent reviews · 221 total on Google. Longer bars mean the topic comes up more often — this is a read on what gets mentioned, not a summary of every review.
On security, the review consensus is a recurring concern in reviews — one resident wrote: “Gate never closes let alone the staff just sits around and smokes OUTSIDE THE OFFICE instead of fixing resident issues.”.
3500 Willowood Cir, Arlington, TX 76015
West Arlington
What Pavilion Apartments Really Costs
The sticker rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Pavilion Apartments actually costs each month once required fees, pet rent, and insurance are in — the number the listing sites leave off.
Renters insurance adds ~$16/mo to that total — compare quotes →
Fees Beyond Rent
The additional charges beyond base rent at Pavilion Apartments. Some are monthly, some one-time — all of them shape your real cost of living here.
Required Fees
Application Fee Per Applicant
Charged per applicant.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
Dog Deposit
Charged per pet.
Cat Deposit
Charged per pet.
Safety & Property Crime
For a renter, property crime is what you actually feel day to day — a car broken into overnight, a package lifted off the step, a bike gone from storage, or how the walk from the lot feels after dark. Here's how Arlington looks on the theft-related crimes that touch renters most.
These are city-level figures from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — not block-by-block. Your specific street may run calmer or rougher than the citywide rate.
Arlington property crime
2,057
per 100K residents
U.S. avg 1,578 / 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
The practical takeaways here are the unglamorous ones: park in lit areas, use a parcel locker if the community offers one, and don't leave anything visible in the car. Pavilion Apartments's on-site security (Package service, Property manager on site, Gated, Covered parking, Perimeter fencing, Alarm ready) helps on the margin.
Source · FBI UCR · Arlington · 2024-12 to 2025-11
On-Site Security
Natural Hazards to Plan For
From a renters-insurance angle, Pavilion Apartments doesn't have unusual exposure to the natural hazards that a standard policy excludes — flood risk is low and significant earthquakes are rare here. What renters in Tarrant County are likely to actually claim against, on the other hand, is severe weather: NOAA records around 19 severe weather events a year locally. Wind, hail, and storm damage to your possessions are all covered by a baseline policy.
Flood damage
FEMA's flood-zone classification for this address is low-risk, which means the federal government doesn't expect significant flooding here under typical conditions. A standard renters policy still excludes flood damage, but a separate flood policy is hard to justify economically when the underlying risk is low. The zone label is below for the record.
Source · FEMA NFHL
FEMA Zone X (minimal flood hazard) — Minimal flood risk
Flood insurance optional but inexpensive in this zone.
Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service
Earthquake shaking
USGS rates seismic activity here as low. A damaging earthquake is unlikely enough that most renters skip the earthquake endorsement entirely — your standard renters policy still covers the things you actually claim against (theft, fire, water damage from leaks, wind damage). The hazard data is below for completeness.
Source · USGS NSHM
Low seismic hazard · ground motion 0.04g
Skipping the endorsement is a defensible choice at this hazard level. Theft, fire, lightning, and most water damage stay covered under a standard renters policy regardless.
Ground motion at ~2% probability over 50 years — the building-code reference level
Severe weather you'd actually claim for
NOAA's records put Tarrant County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 19 severe-weather events a year on average over the past five years. Unlike flood and earthquake, this is the kind of damage a standard renters policy is built for — wind, hail, lightning, and storm-driven water from a damaged roof are all covered. The historical breakdown is below.
Severe-weather damage to personal belongings is covered without an endorsement on every standard renters policy. The frequency above is part of why carrying the coverage matters here, not a reason to add anything extra.
Source · NOAA Storm Events · 5-yr averages for Tarrant County
The bottom line: the natural-hazard risk here is severe weather, and that's exactly what a standard renters policy already covers. There's no flood or earthquake gap to close — carrying the base coverage is the whole move.
Renters Insurance at Pavilion Apartments
The Pavilion Apartments website asks for at least $100,000 in liability coverage, and you'll need to add the property as an interested party on your policy. Any carrier that meets these minimums will be accepted.
Lease Requirements
* An "interested party" is the property management company listed on your insurance policy. It doesn't give them any claim rights — it just means they get notified if your policy lapses, which is how the leasing office verifies you stay insured.
One thing to watch for: when you buy your policy, most carriers have a field to add the property as an interested party — skip it and your proof may get rejected. It takes 30 seconds. Start a quote to see which carriers handle this automatically.
In their own words:
"Yes, satellite dishes are permitted, provided they are approved by management and included on the renter's insurance policy."
"Residents also have the option to get coverage through a different third party provider. If a resident elects to obtain coverage from another insurance carrier, they will be required to provide the declarations page for their policy, including the name of their insurance company, the policy number, the effective and expiration dates of the policy and ensure that our property and information below is listed as an Additional Interested Party on the policy:"
"If we do not receive an updated Renter's Insurance Policy, the resident will be enrolled in our Master Insurance Policy and will have a recurring monthly lease charge to cover the home only. This policy does not insure your personal property within the home."
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Pavilion Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1979 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Gated Community
Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount
Dog-Friendly
Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage
Security System Issues
1 mention of broken gates, cameras, or locks in reviews
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 2057/100K (30% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$16
Est. monthly
$193
Est. annual
$15
With discounts/mo
$14
State avg/mo
How Much Coverage Makes Sense
Renters insurance has two main pieces: personal property coverage, which pays to replace your belongings if they're stolen or damaged (furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for Pavilion Apartments based on the rent level and building.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$15,000
If you own more
$40,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Lease minimum
What this community requires
We recommend
Minimum rarely covers an actual lawsuit
Dog-friendly community — higher liability recommended for pet-related incidents
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Pavilion Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $8/mo | $96/yr |
| USAA | $9/mo | $108/yr |
| State Farm | $12/mo | $144/yr |
| Progressive | $13/mo | $156/yr |
| Safeco | $13/mo | $156/yr |
| Travelers | $14/mo | $168/yr |
| Allstate | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| Nationwide | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| Farmers | $16/mo | $192/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $18/mo | $216/yr |
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Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Pavilion Apartments allows, along with the deposits and monthly pet rent to budget for.
About Pavilion Apartments
From the property listing:
Find gracious and distinctive living at The Pavilion apartments. Set on a beautifully landscaped greenbelt, your new community combines an ideal Mid-Cities location with endless onsite amenities. Select your home from nine elegant 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom floor plans that reveal thoughtful design of space and decor. If you desire an extra touch of luxury, youll love our select units featuring gourmet kitchens, fireplaces, private patios, vaulted ceilings and washer and dryer connections.
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