The Franklin at Samuels Ave is an upscale apartment community at 520 Samuels Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102, close to downtown Fort Worth and within practical reach of the Fort Worth Stockyards. If you are searching for Fort Worth Stockyards upscale apartments with rooftop lounge, note that The Franklin’s published amenities list indoor and outdoor entertainment lounge areas with Wi-Fi, rather than a dedicated rooftop lounge. Renters who specifically want rooftop access should confirm the current amenity setup with the leasing office before applying.
The Stockyards matter because they are not just a nightlife district. The Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District is centered around Exchange Avenue and is known for western heritage attractions, restaurants, live music, shops, Cowtown Coliseum, Billy Bob’s Texas, and the daily cattle drive on East Exchange Avenue. Living near this part of Fort Worth is useful for residents who want easier access to events, visiting guests, dinner plans, concerts, and the city’s historic North Side character without living directly on top of the busiest tourist blocks.
From Samuels Avenue, residents typically use nearby Fort Worth corridors such as North Main Street, Henderson Street, Belknap Street, and the downtown street grid to move between the Stockyards, Sundance Square, the Cultural District, and other central destinations. I-35W and I-30 are the larger highway connections people rely on for commuting across the Metroplex. The location is also close to the Trinity River area, which is a practical advantage if you value river-adjacent scenery or access to outdoor routes around central Fort Worth.
At home, the amenity mix is built around everyday comfort and hosting rather than one single feature. The Franklin offers a resort-style pool, private pool cabanas, indoor and outdoor entertainment lounge areas with Wi-Fi included, an intimately landscaped courtyard, outdoor grills and kitchen stations, and a membership-quality fitness and wellness center. Controlled-access garages and buildings, plus SemaConnect EV charging stations, are especially relevant for residents who expect to drive to the Stockyards, downtown, or work rather than rely entirely on walking.
The apartment interiors carry the more polished side of the community. Homes include features such as private patios or balconies, walk-in closets, wood-style flooring, chef-inspired kitchens, modern cabinetry, Waterfall Carrara quartz countertops, designer tile backsplash, carpeted bedrooms, dual-entrance bathrooms, and designer bathrooms with dual vanities in certain layouts. Stainless steel appliances, tech-rich homes with USB outlets, townhomes with attached garages, full-size washer and dryer availability, and stunning river views are listed as available in select homes or worth confirming by floor plan.
The floor plan selection is broad enough for several household setups without feeling generic. The Franklin at Samuels Ave offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, with published plans ranging from about 701 square feet in the A2 one-bedroom to 1,500 square feet in the B6 Townhome. The lineup includes standard apartment-style plans as well as townhome options such as the A1 Townhome, B1 Townhome, B2 Townhome, and B6 Townhome, so it is worth comparing stairs, garage access, storage, and living-room layout before choosing. Current pricing, lease terms, and availability change, so the leasing office is the best source for real-time details.
The honest trade-off is that this is not the right fit if your main goal is to step outside directly into the Stockyards entertainment district or if a true rooftop lounge is non-negotiable. The Franklin is better understood as a central Fort Worth home base on Samuels Avenue, close enough for Stockyards plans, downtown dinners, and river-area routines, but not positioned as an Exchange Avenue address. That separation can be a benefit for quieter daily life, but it does mean planning transportation for late nights, events, and peak tourist weekends.
If you are comparing Stockyards-area apartments and want to see how The Franklin’s lounge spaces, pool amenities, townhome layouts, and select river-view homes feel in person, schedule a tour or contact the leasing office for current availability and amenity details.