HIGHLIGHTS
About Casa Azul
Casa Azul is an apartment community located at 4060 Preferred Place in Dallas, Texas. The community, also known as Casa Azul 4060, provides renovated one- and two-bedroom apartments in the Redbird area of southwest Dallas. With six floor plans ranging from approximately 578 to 921 square feet, the property offers options for individuals, couples, roommates, and smaller households seeking a conventional apartment layout.
The community is located near Interstate 20, giving residents relatively straightforward access to major routes serving southwest Dallas and the wider Dallas–Fort Worth area. This transportation-oriented location may be useful for residents whose daily routines involve commuting between different parts of Dallas, traveling through the southern portion of the city, or connecting with other regional employment and commercial districts.
Casa Azul combines renovated apartment interiors with a collection of shared community facilities. Current property information advertises a renovated swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse, business center, outdoor barbecue area, gated access, covered parking, laundry facilities, online payment options, on-site management, emergency maintenance services, and courtesy patrol.
Apartments may include updated appliances, air conditioning, heating, a dishwasher, microwave, disposal, ceiling fan, cable connection, high-speed internet capability, and a spacious patio. Select apartments may also include a private washer and dryer. Because some features depend on the apartment, floor level, or renovation package, applicants should confirm the details of the specific home they are considering.
In a Nutshell
- Casa Azul is located at 4060 Preferred Place, Dallas, TX 75237, in the Redbird area of southwest Dallas.
- The community contains approximately 232 apartments and offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans.
- Six floor plans are currently advertised, ranging from approximately 578 to 921 square feet.
- One-bedroom options include the A1, A2, A3, and A4. Two-bedroom options include the B1 and B2.
- Community amenities include a renovated swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse, business center, outdoor barbecue area, gated access, laundry facilities, assigned resident parking, rentable covered parking, and online payment options.
- Apartments may include updated appliances, air conditioning, heating, a dishwasher, microwave, disposal, ceiling fan, cable connection, high-speed internet capability, and a spacious patio.
- Washers and dryers are available in select apartments rather than being advertised as a standard feature in every home.
- Casa Azul is a smoke-free community, with smoking and vaping prohibited throughout apartments, common areas, patios, balconies, and shared outdoor spaces.
- Qualifying dogs and cats are permitted under a published pet policy covering pet type, adult weight, number of pets, registration, deposits, fees, and resident responsibilities.
PROPERTY DETAILS
Location and Surrounding Setting
Casa Azul occupies a southwest Dallas location within the Redbird area. The property sits close to Interstate 20 and the larger highway network serving southern Dallas, giving residents a practical base for reaching different parts of the city.
The surrounding environment is more transportation- and commercial-oriented than an apartment community located deep inside a residential subdivision. For residents who drive, this can make it easier to begin a commute without first traveling through several miles of neighborhood streets. Connections through Interstate 20 and nearby regional roads support travel toward other parts of Dallas, neighboring communities, and employment areas across the southern Dallas–Fort Worth region.
Prospective residents should still evaluate the actual route between Casa Azul and their workplace, school, healthcare appointments, or other recurring destinations. Dallas is geographically large, and a property’s access to a major highway does not guarantee the same travel time in every direction or at every hour. Weekday traffic, construction, weather, and special events can materially affect a daily commute.
The position and orientation of an individual apartment may also influence the resident experience. Applicants who are sensitive to road activity, parking-lot movement, community entrances, or shared amenity noise should visit the property during the times when they expect to be home and ask where the specific available apartment is located.
Renovated Apartment Living
Renovated apartment interiors are one of the central features promoted by Casa Azul. The property offers established one- and two-bedroom layouts that have been updated to provide a more contemporary residential environment.
Current property information identifies updated appliances among the community’s features. Apartment photographs also present refreshed kitchens and living areas with coordinated finishes, cabinetry, and modern appliances. However, renovation packages may not be identical in every apartment. Differences can exist between units based on when the renovation occurred, the selected floor plan, previous improvements, appliance availability, and the location of the apartment within the community.
Applicants should therefore tour the exact available apartment whenever possible. A model apartment can demonstrate the general style of the community, but it may not show the precise finishes, appliance package, flooring, patio condition, view, storage configuration, or laundry setup of the apartment offered in the lease.
Residents should also distinguish between a renovated apartment and a newly constructed apartment. Renovation can improve finishes, fixtures, appliances, and the overall appearance of a home while retaining the property’s established building structure and original floor-plan proportions. Evaluating the actual apartment allows applicants to understand both the benefits of the updates and the characteristics of the underlying community.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
Gated Access
Casa Azul is advertised as a gated apartment community. Controlled access can help organize vehicle entry and separate resident areas from general through traffic.
Residents should ask how entry is managed for residents, visitors, deliveries, rideshare drivers, emergency services, and after-hours guests. Depending on the current system, access may involve a remote, code, card, mobile application, or communication with the leasing office.
Gated entry should be understood as an access-management feature rather than a guarantee of personal or vehicle security. Residents remain responsible for locking their apartments and vehicles, protecting access credentials, supervising guests, and reporting damaged gates or suspicious activity through the appropriate channels.
Resident, Visitor, and Covered Parking
Casa Azul uses assigned parking for residents. Residents are expected to park in the space designated for their apartment, while visitors must use clearly marked visitor spaces and check in with the leasing office before entering the community.
Covered parking is available through rentable carports. These spaces are reserved for the residents to whom they have been assigned. Unauthorized vehicles parked in resident spaces or rented carports may be subject to towing.
Before moving in, residents should confirm their assigned space, carport availability, current carport charges, vehicle-registration requirements, guest check-in procedures, overnight visitor rules, and towing policies. Households with more than one vehicle should also determine how additional vehicles are accommodated rather than assuming that a second assigned space will automatically be available.
Renovated Swimming Pool
Casa Azul advertises a renovated resort-style swimming pool with lounge seating and a waterfall feature. The pool serves as one of the property’s main recreational amenities and gives residents an on-site place to spend time outdoors during warmer weather.
For residents who live in the smaller one-bedroom layouts, the pool area can provide additional space beyond the apartment itself. It may function as a place to relax, enjoy the outdoors, or spend time away from the interior of the home without leaving the community.
Pool availability may be affected by seasonal conditions, maintenance, repairs, weather, resident-capacity rules, or temporary closures. Residents should review the current pool hours and policies concerning guests, food, beverages, children, appropriate conduct, and permitted items.
Outdoor Barbecue Area
An outdoor barbecue area is included among the community facilities advertised by Casa Azul. This provides residents with an alternative cooking and gathering space outside their individual apartments.
The barbecue area may be useful for residents who enjoy outdoor meals or want to prepare food without using the apartment kitchen for every gathering. Because the space is shared, residents should follow current rules concerning reservations, operating hours, cleanup, food storage, supervision, fire safety, and the number of guests allowed.
Applicants who consider the barbecue area an important amenity should ask whether equipment is provided, whether residents must bring their own cooking tools, and whether the area can be reserved for private gatherings.
24-Hour Fitness Center
Casa Azul provides a fitness center that is advertised as being available 24 hours a day. This gives residents an on-site option for routine exercise and allows greater scheduling flexibility than a facility that closes with the leasing office.
Round-the-clock availability can be particularly useful for residents who work early, late, rotating, or nontraditional hours. It may also reduce the need for a separate gym membership or an additional trip away from the property.
Residents should confirm the current equipment selection, access method, guest policy, age restrictions, operating rules, and procedures for reporting damaged equipment. The availability of a fitness center does not guarantee that every type of cardio or strength-training equipment will be provided, so applicants with specific workout requirements should inspect the facility during their tour.
Clubhouse and Business Center
The community includes a clubhouse and business center. These shared indoor areas expand the resident environment beyond the individual apartment and can provide space for work, administrative tasks, meetings, or time away from the home.
The business center may be especially useful for residents who work remotely, attend online classes, need a larger work surface, or occasionally require a setting outside their apartment. Residents considering one of the smaller floor plans may find that access to a shared workspace reduces the need to fit every work activity into the bedroom or living room.
Applicants should confirm the clubhouse and business center hours, Wi-Fi availability, seating arrangements, printing facilities, guest rules, reservation policies, and whether private calls or video meetings can be conducted comfortably.
Laundry Facilities
Casa Azul provides shared laundry facilities for residents. These facilities are particularly important because private washers and dryers are advertised only in select apartments rather than as a standard feature throughout the community.
Shared laundry allows residents without in-unit machines to handle routine clothing and linen care without traveling to an off-site laundromat. Residents should ask where the laundry rooms are located, how many are available, what payment methods the machines accept, what hours the rooms remain open, and whether large or bulky items are permitted.
Applicants who strongly prefer private laundry should confirm in writing that the specific apartment being considered includes a washer and dryer. The presence of in-unit equipment in a model, photograph, or online listing should not be treated as confirmation that it is included in every home.
Online Payments
Casa Azul provides several ways for residents to make housing payments. Current property information identifies online e-check and credit-card payments, as well as cash-payment capability through MoneyGram.
These options allow residents to select a payment method suited to their circumstances and reduce the need to deliver every payment to the leasing office in person. Residents using electronic payments should review any processing fees, payment deadlines, transaction times, returned-payment rules, and requirements for setting up a resident account.
Automatic payment can be convenient, but residents should still review their account statements and verify the total amount due, particularly when utilities, pet rent, parking, lease-related fees, or other charges may appear alongside monthly rent.
On-Site Management, Emergency Service, and Courtesy Patrol
Casa Azul advertises on-site management and 24-hour emergency service. On-site management provides residents with a defined contact for leasing matters, account questions, community policies, amenity concerns, and routine communication.
The availability of emergency service gives residents a procedure for reporting qualifying urgent maintenance problems outside normal office hours. Residents should learn what the property classifies as an emergency, which telephone number or portal should be used, and how non-emergency maintenance requests are submitted and tracked.
Courtesy patrol is also included among the published community features. Residents should ask about the patrol’s role, operating schedule, and correct method for reporting concerns. Courtesy patrol should not be treated as a replacement for emergency services. Situations involving immediate danger, fire, crime, or medical emergencies should be reported to the appropriate public emergency service.
APARTMENT FEATURES
Casa Azul offers one- and two-bedroom apartments with one or two bathrooms, depending on the selected floor plan. Current layouts range from approximately 578 to 921 square feet.
Published apartment features include air conditioning, heating, updated appliances, a dishwasher, microwave, disposal, ceiling fan, cable connection, and high-speed internet capability. Spacious patios are also listed among the apartment features, while washers and dryers are available in select homes.
First-floor, second-floor, and top-floor apartments may be offered. Floor level can affect accessibility, natural light, views, noise exposure, proximity to parking, and the number of stairs involved in daily routines. Applicants should consider these practical differences rather than choosing solely by floor-plan name.
The one-bedroom apartments provide a separate bedroom and a conventional living arrangement, while the two-bedroom homes add a second bedroom and second bathroom. This creates more flexibility for roommates, households requiring an additional room, residents who work from home, or anyone who wants separate space for guests, hobbies, storage, or study.
Because apartment features can vary, applicants should confirm the condition and contents of the specific available unit. This includes appliances, flooring, cabinets, countertops, bathroom fixtures, patio condition, laundry equipment, internet arrangements, window coverings, storage, and any features associated with the renovation package.
Smoke-Free Living
Casa Azul publishes a property-wide smoke-free policy. Smoking is prohibited inside apartments as well as in common areas, hallways, laundry rooms, community spaces, balconies, patios, and shared outdoor areas.
The policy applies not only to conventional tobacco products but also to electronic cigarettes, vaping devices, hookahs, and similar products. This may be particularly attractive to residents who prefer a smoke-free residential environment.
Applicants who smoke or regularly host guests who smoke should understand the scope of the policy before signing a lease. Residents should not assume that smoking is allowed on a private patio, balcony, or in another outdoor section of the property unless management provides a specific written exception.
PET-FRIENDLY LIVING
Casa Azul permits qualifying domestic dogs and cats under its current published pet policy. The community allows a maximum of two pets per apartment and states that pets may not exceed 30 pounds at full maturity.
Aggressive breeds are restricted. Exotic animals, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, and other non-domestic animals are not permitted under the standard policy. Applicants should obtain the current restricted-breed list directly from the leasing office rather than relying on a general online description.
All pets must be registered before move-in. Published documentation requirements include a recent photograph of the animal, vaccination records, compliance with applicable local licensing laws, and identification tags while the pet is on the property.
The current policy publishes a nonrefundable pet fee of $350 per pet, monthly pet rent of $30 per pet, and a refundable pet deposit of $150 per pet. The refundable deposit remains subject to the property’s move-out inspection and applicable lease terms.
Pet owners must supervise their animals, use leashes for dogs outside the apartment, clean up waste immediately, prevent excessive noise or disturbances, and use designated pet-relief areas. Residents are responsible for damage caused by their animals to apartments, common areas, or neighboring property.
Because pet policies and charges can change, applicants should request the latest written requirements before paying fees or signing a lease. Residents with assistance animals should discuss the property’s applicable accommodation process directly with management rather than relying on the standard pet policy.
APARTMENT TYPES
A1
The A1 is Casa Azul’s smallest currently advertised floor plan. It provides one bedroom, one bathroom, and approximately 578 square feet.
This layout offers a conventional separation between the bedroom and main living area while keeping the overall home relatively compact. It may suit an individual or couple who wants a private bedroom but does not require the amount of furniture, storage, or circulation space associated with a larger apartment.
At 578 square feet, furniture dimensions remain important. Residents may benefit from selecting a smaller dining table, appropriately scaled seating, and storage pieces that do not obstruct the path between the kitchen, living area, bathroom, and bedroom.
The A1 may work particularly well for residents who spend significant time at work or elsewhere in Dallas and want a manageable home base with access to larger shared facilities such as the pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and business center.
A2
The A2 provides one bedroom, one bathroom, and approximately 658 square feet. It offers around 80 additional square feet compared with the A1.
That difference can provide greater flexibility for a dining setup, work area, additional storage, or more substantial living-room furniture. The A2 remains a compact one-bedroom, but it gives residents more space to separate daily activities without moving into a two-bedroom apartment.
The layout may be suitable for a resident who works from home occasionally, owns more furniture, wants additional circulation space, or expects to spend more time inside the apartment.
Applicants comparing the A2 with the similarly sized A3 and A4 should examine the actual arrangement of doors, windows, closets, kitchen elements, and usable wall space. Small differences in configuration can matter more than a modest difference in total square footage.
A3
The A3 is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment offering approximately 661 square feet.
Its advertised size is close to that of the A2, which means the decision between the two plans should be based on configuration and unit-specific features rather than square footage alone. The placement of the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, windows, patio access, and storage can influence how each apartment functions in everyday life.
The A3 can provide enough room for a conventional living setup, bedroom furniture, a small dining area, and potentially a compact workstation. Residents should still measure larger items such as sectional sofas, dining tables, desks, and bedroom sets before moving.
Applicants should also confirm the apartment’s floor level, renovation package, appliances, laundry arrangement, and patio configuration, as these characteristics may vary between individual units carrying the same floor-plan name.
A4
The A4 is Casa Azul’s largest one-bedroom floor plan. It provides one bedroom, one bathroom, and approximately 669 square feet.
Although it is only slightly larger than the A2 and A3, it may offer the most flexibility within the one-bedroom collection. The additional space can make it easier to incorporate a work surface, dining furniture, extra storage, or more separation between the primary living functions.
The A4 may appeal to residents who want the privacy and lower-maintenance qualities of a one-bedroom apartment but prefer the largest one-bedroom option available at the property.
Because the size difference between Casa Azul’s three larger one-bedroom plans is relatively modest, applicants should compare their actual shapes and available apartments. A well-positioned closet, longer wall, larger window, or different kitchen arrangement may affect usability more than a difference of several square feet.
B1
The B1 provides two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and approximately 913 square feet.
The second bedroom creates flexibility that is not available in the one-bedroom plans. It may be used by another household member, a roommate, a child, a regular guest, or as a dedicated home office, hobby room, or study space.
Having two bathrooms can be particularly useful for roommates or households with different work and school schedules. It reduces the need for all residents and guests to rely on one shared bathroom and provides a more conventional multi-person apartment arrangement.
The B1 may suit residents who want additional private space without moving into a substantially larger multi-bedroom home. Applicants should consider how the bedrooms, bathrooms, storage, and common living areas are distributed rather than evaluating the apartment solely by its total square footage.
B2
The B2 is Casa Azul’s largest advertised floor plan. It provides two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and approximately 921 square feet.
Although it is only slightly larger than the B1, its separate configuration may provide a different arrangement of bedrooms, bathrooms, storage, windows, and shared living space. Residents deciding between the two plans should compare the layouts directly.
The B2 may be suitable for roommates, couples who need a home office, smaller households, residents with regular guests, or anyone who wants more storage and flexibility than a one-bedroom apartment provides.
As with every floor plan, applicants should confirm the specific apartment’s condition, renovation package, laundry equipment, patio, floor level, parking position, and availability before applying.
WHO MAY FIND CASA AZUL SUITABLE?
Casa Azul may suit residents looking for a conventional one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment in southwest Dallas with access to shared amenities and major roads.
The one-bedroom layouts may be practical for residents who want a separate bedroom without maintaining a larger home. The two-bedroom layouts may accommodate roommates, residents needing a home office, or households requiring additional private space.
Residents who value on-site exercise and recreation may appreciate the fitness center, swimming pool, clubhouse, business center, and barbecue area. Those who want organized vehicle access may also find the gated entrance and assigned parking structure useful.
The property may be less suitable for residents requiring more than two bedrooms, applicants who need guaranteed in-unit laundry in every home, or people who strongly prefer a location removed from major roads.
NEARBY AMENITIES
ROADS AND HIGHWAY ACCESS
Casa Azul is positioned near Interstate 20, one of the principal east-west highways serving southern Dallas County. Westbound travel provides connections toward Duncanville, Arlington, and Fort Worth, while eastbound travel supports access to other parts of southern and eastern Dallas County.
U.S. Highway 67, also known locally as the Marvin D. Love Freeway, is another important route near the property. It continues northeast toward Oak Cliff and central Dallas and southwest toward Duncanville, Cedar Hill, and communities farther south.
South Westmoreland Road, West Camp Wisdom Road, and West Wheatland Road provide additional local connections. These roads allow residents to travel through surrounding neighborhoods and connect with the wider highway system.
Driving is likely to be the most direct transportation option for many Casa Azul residents. Prospective residents who expect to commute during peak periods should evaluate traffic conditions at the times they normally travel.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Red Bird Transit Center
The Red Bird Transit Center is located at 4831 South Hampton Road and serves as the principal DART transit facility in the broader Redbird area. The facility includes bus-boarding areas, resident and accessible parking, restrooms, and paratransit access.
As of the February 2026 DART service update, Route 101 serves the transit center. The route provides connections toward Wheatland and Old Hickory in one direction and the Southwestern Medical District/Parkland Station area in the other.
Transfers from the wider DART system can support travel to additional destinations throughout Dallas.
Routes, schedules, fares, and transfer arrangements may change. Residents planning to use public transportation regularly should confirm their trip through DART’s current trip-planning system and inspect the connection between Casa Azul and their selected boarding location.
PARKS, TRAILS, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
Frank P. Wise Park
Frank P. Wise Park, formerly known as Boulder Park, is located at 3200 Red Bird Lane. The 106-acre metropolitan park was renamed in March 2026 in recognition of former Dallas Park and Recreation Director Frank P. Wise.
The park is particularly known for the Boulder mountain-bike trail, a multi-use route covering approximately 12 miles. Its different loops include terrain intended for beginner through advanced users, with wooded areas, open fields, rocky sections, climbs, dips, and creek crossings.
Visitors should review current trail conditions before arriving, particularly following rain or during maintenance closures.
Kiest Park
Kiest Park is located at 3080 South Hampton Road. Covering approximately 263 acres, it is one of the largest public parks in the Oak Cliff area.
Facilities include a roughly 2.3-mile loop trail with fitness stations, basketball and tennis courts, baseball and softball facilities, soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, gardens, and a recreation center.
This range of facilities makes the park useful for routine exercise, organized sports, family outings, picnics, or casual time outdoors.
Cedar Ridge Preserve
Cedar Ridge Preserve is located at 7171 Mountain Creek Parkway. The preserve protects more than 600 acres of natural habitat and provides an extensive network of pedestrian hiking trails with different lengths and difficulty levels.
Unlike a conventional recreation park, Cedar Ridge Preserve is managed primarily to protect native plants, wildlife, and natural ecological conditions. Activities and facilities are therefore more limited.
Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trails. Dogs are allowed only when physically leashed. Visitors should check current operating hours, weather notices, trail conditions, and parking availability before traveling.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
Casa Azul is located within the wider Dallas Independent School District area. Public campuses in the surrounding portion of Dallas include Ronald E. McNair Elementary School at 3150 Bainbridge Drive, T.W. Browne Middle School at 3333 Sprague Drive, and David W. Carter High School at 1819 West Wheatland Road.
A nearby campus is not necessarily the campus assigned to a particular apartment. Attendance boundaries, grade configurations, and school programs can change.
Families should enter the property address and student’s grade level into Dallas ISD’s official school-location system before relying on a nearby-school list or beginning enrollment.
LIVING AT CASA AZUL: PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Comparing the One-Bedroom Layouts
Casa Azul offers four one-bedroom plans ranging from 578 to 669 square feet. Although the difference between some plans appears small, room shape, closet placement, windows, and circulation can significantly affect furniture placement.
Applicants should compare the actual floor-plan drawings and tour the specific apartment rather than choosing solely by square footage.
Two-Bedroom Requirements
The two-bedroom plans provide two bathrooms and more than 900 square feet. They may support roommates, a home office, guest space, or residents who require additional storage.
Roommates should confirm bedroom dimensions, bathroom arrangements, parking, lease responsibility, and how recurring expenses will be divided.
Renovation Differences
Renovation levels may vary between apartments. Applicants should inspect the exact home and confirm its appliances, flooring, counters, cabinetry, fixtures, patio, and laundry equipment.
Model-home photographs should not be treated as confirmation that every available apartment has identical finishes.
Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 67 Access
Proximity to major roads can simplify regional travel, but it may also involve traffic, construction, changing travel times, and road noise.
Residents who are sensitive to vehicle noise should ask about the position and orientation of the available apartment and visit during a busy travel period.
In-Unit and Shared Laundry
Washers and dryers are available only in select apartments. Applicants who require private laundry should confirm the feature in writing for the exact apartment offered.
Residents using the shared facilities should inspect the laundry area and confirm payment methods, hours, and machine availability.
Parking and Visitors
Residents use assigned parking spaces, visitors must use designated areas and check in with the leasing office, and carports are rented separately.
Households with multiple vehicles should confirm how each vehicle will be registered and parked before signing the lease.
Pet Costs and Restrictions
Pet owners should include the pet fee, refundable deposit, and monthly pet rent when calculating move-in and recurring costs.
The 30-pound adult-weight limit is particularly important for young dogs that have not reached full size.
Smoke-Free Policy
The smoke-free policy applies throughout the property, including apartments, balconies, patios, common areas, laundry rooms, and shared outdoor spaces.
Residents are responsible for ensuring that their guests follow the same policy.
Amenity Access
Community amenities may be affected by maintenance, repairs, weather, capacity restrictions, or temporary closures.
Applicants who consider the swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, business center, or another facility essential should inspect it during their tour and confirm its current operating status.
Leasing Terms and Availability
Floor-plan availability, lease lengths, deposits, fees, apartment features, and monthly pricing can change.
Applicants should request a complete written cost summary before applying. The summary should identify rent, deposits, application or administrative charges, parking costs, pet charges, required insurance, and any recurring services billed through the resident account.
CONTACT AND LEASING INFORMATION
Property: Casa Azul Apartments
Address: 4060 Preferred Place, Dallas, TX 75237
Telephone: (972) 780-9989
The leasing office currently publishes the following hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Prospective residents should confirm office availability before arriving, particularly on holidays or when requesting a complete tour of an apartment and the community facilities.
