The Franklin at Samuels Ave is located at 520 Samuels Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102, just northeast of the Downtown Fort Worth core and a short trip from Sundance Square. For renters comparing high-end Downtown Fort Worth apartments close to Sundance Square, this address keeps restaurants, offices, performing arts, and the Trinity River area within practical reach without placing your front door directly on the busiest downtown blocks.
Sundance Square is one of Fort Worth’s best-known downtown districts, with a mix of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, offices, and public gathering space centered around Sundance Square Plaza. It matters most to renters who expect to spend regular time downtown, whether that means dinner after work, shows near Bass Performance Hall, meetings in the central business district, or weekend plans around Main Street, Houston Street, and the surrounding blocks.
From The Franklin, day-to-day access is straightforward because Samuels Avenue connects residents toward the downtown street grid, with routes such as East Belknap Street, Weatherford Street, and nearby I-35W helping with local and regional trips. Residents who use transit can also look at downtown Trinity Metro connections, including Fort Worth Central Station, which serves local bus routes along with regional rail options such as TEXRail and the Trinity Railway Express.
The location also works well for people who want downtown close by but still value access to the river corridor. Samuels Avenue sits near the Trinity River area, so it feels different from living directly above a late-night downtown block. That separation can be useful if you like being near Sundance Square for dining and events, but also want a home base where daily routines, parking, pets, and errands feel more residential.
The Franklin’s floor plans give renters several ways to match that downtown-adjacent lifestyle. Current plans in the community include one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, with listed sizes ranging from 701 to 1,500 square feet, including townhome options such as the A1 Townhome, B1 Townhome, B2 Townhome, and B6 Townhome, plus apartment-style layouts like A2, A3, A5, A7, B1, B2, B3, and the three-bedroom C1. Because pricing, available dates, and deposits can change, it is best to confirm the current options directly with the leasing office before making a decision.
Inside the homes, the details that matter for this search are the ones that support an easier routine before and after time downtown: chef-inspired kitchens, modern cabinetry, waterfall Carrara quartz countertops, designer tile backsplashes, wood-style flooring, walk-in closets, carpeted bedrooms, private patios or balconies, and full-size washer and dryer availability. Select homes may include stainless steel appliances, tech-rich features with USB outlets, townhomes with attached garages, and river views, so those are worth asking about during your tour if they are important to you.
The community amenities are also built around practical comfort rather than just appearance. Residents have access to a membership-quality fitness and wellness center, resort-style pool, private pool cabanas, indoor and outdoor entertainment lounge areas with included Wi-Fi, an intimately landscaped courtyard, outdoor grills and kitchen stations, controlled-access buildings and garages, and SemaConnect EV charging stations. For someone who spends time in Sundance Square, that means you can keep fitness, outdoor downtime, remote work, and weekend hosting close to home instead of relying on downtown venues for every plan.
The honest trade-off is that The Franklin is close to Sundance Square, not directly on the plaza. If you want to walk downstairs into the densest part of downtown nightlife every night, a building inside the central Sundance Square blocks may be a better fit, while this community is better suited to residents who want downtown access with a bit more breathing room. To see whether that balance works for your routine, schedule a tour or contact the leasing office to review current floor plans and availability.