Apartment Move-In Checklist

    Moving to The Colony, TX? Your Essential Apartment Move-In Checklist

    Securing a unit at a top-rated community like Austin Square, Avalon Castle Hills, or Avalon At Pier 121 is an exciting milestone, but the logistics of moving in can be overwhelming. To ensure your new home is ready on day one, you need a clear plan for your essential services.

    Our The Colony Apartment Move-In Checklist handles the heavy lifting for you. We've identified the local providers for everything from high-speed internet with Spectrum to mandatory renters insurance.

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    Recommended Buildings

    The Colony Top Rated Apartments on Google

    8 complexes · 4.0+ rated

    Sourced from Google · only buildings with verified websites, photos, and 10+ reviews.

    Austin Square

    Austin Square

    4.6248 Google reviews· Apartment in The Colony, TX

    Highlights: Accessible entrance

    Trendy shopping district lined with late-night bars/eateries, beauty salons/spas & specialty stores.

    Saintsbury Dr, The Colony, TX 75056, USA

    Today: Open 24 hours

    (214) 270-1000

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    Avalon Castle Hills

    Avalon Castle Hills

    4.6200 Google reviews· Apartment in The Colony, TX

    Highlights: Pet-friendly·Free parking·Accessible entrance

    "I can’t thank Ali enough for turning a really difficult situation into an experience that made me and my son feel truly welcomed and valued. From the moment we connected, she made it feel like the red carpet was rolled out for us. She took the time to genuinely listen, underst…"Tami Watts

    1980 State Hwy 121, Lewisville, TX 75056, USA

    Today: Closed

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    Windsor Lakeyard District Apartments

    Windsor Lakeyard District Apartments

    4.5353 Google reviews· Apartment in The Colony, TX

    Highlights: Pet-friendly·Parking available·Accessible entrance

    "RENT HERE! The property staff is responsive, kind, friendly, and always get the job done!! The maintenance men who have serviced our apartment, Kiyan and Edward, have always been quick to answer our request and fight to resolve the issue as quickly as possible! They even broug…"Chloe Taylor

    2570 Lake Ridge Rd, The Colony, TX 75056, USA

    Today: Closed

    (972) 752-7861

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    Cortland One Twenty One

    Cortland One Twenty One

    4.4344 Google reviews· Apartment in The Colony, TX

    Highlights: Pet-friendly·Accessible entrance

    "I’ve lived here for one year in a 2 bed 1 bath (Lonestar floorplan) in building 8. The biggest win for me at this complex is the maintenance crew, as soon as I put in a request they’re over to the apartment within a few hours and it’s typically fixed the same day. Jose, Alex…"Olivia Morgan

    4777 Memorial Dr, The Colony, TX 75056, USA

    Today: Closed

    (972) 426-2619

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    Avalon At Pier 121

    Avalon At Pier 121

    4.4307 Google reviews· Apartment in The Colony, TX

    Highlights: Pet-friendly·Accessible entrance

    "I applied at another luxury apartment and paid $300 between the application fee and admin fee while being promised I’d have an approval before it was time to give my current apartments a 60 day notice prior to my lease ending. No one ever got back to me. After numerous calls a…"Flowers

    951 Leora Ln, Lewisville, TX 75056, USA

    Today: Closed

    (844) 902-4986

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    Valor at the Realm

    Valor at the Realm

    4.4231 Google reviews· Apartment in The Colony, TX

    Highlights: Pet-friendly·Free parking·Accessible entrance

    "This review is to thank Ellie Disney for everything she’s done for us! From the very beginning, Ellie made the entire leasing process simple and enjoyable. She took the time to thoroughly explain every detail about the property, listened carefully to what we were looking for,…"Astrid Ferrao

    4440 State Hwy 121, Lewisville, TX 75056, USA

    Today: Closed

    (469) 750-2236

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    The Chloe Apartments

    The Chloe Apartments

    4.461 Google reviews· Apartment in The Colony, TX

    Highlights: Pet-friendly·Accessible entrance

    "Maintenance has been consistently excellent. They respond quickly, communicate well, and are always pleasant to work with. The cleaning crew does a wonderful job, and the complex itself is kept very clean. I also want to highlight Trevor in the front office, who has been espe…"Leia Kennedy

    5855 Windhaven Pkwy, The Colony, TX 75056, USA

    (469) 758-5606

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    Jefferson Grandscape

    Jefferson Grandscape

    4.3101 Google reviews· Apartment in The Colony, TX

    Highlights: Pet-friendly·Accessible entrance

    "I had a really great experience through the leasing process at Jefferson Grandscape, and Koree was a big reason why. She walked with me through multiple apartments, took her time explaining everything, and never made the process feel rushed or pressured. She was easy to talk…"Sajeeve M

    4050 Destination Dr, The Colony, TX 75056, USA

    Today: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

    (945) 239-2418

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