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Dakota Apartments

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 39 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.3(39) 53 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Section 8 HousingStudent Housing
Dakota Apartments
Services
Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Student Housing
Reviews
39

What Residents Say

Dakota offers low rents and a staff that some tenants praise, but chronic pest issues, inconsistent maintenance, and noise enforcement failures cloud the experience. Reviewers value the affordable pricing and parking but report ongoing roach infestations, delayed repairs, and management unable to control disruptive neighbors.

The office team (especially Ana, Selina, and Juan) receives direct praise for friendliness and speed when engaged. However, tenants describe a gap between promises and delivery on maintenance response times and pest control, with some waiting weeks or months for repairs. Late fees, deposit disputes, and security gate failures add to frustration.

Praised for
  • friendly office staff
  • quick maintenance response (when available)
  • affordable rent
  • ample parking
  • family-friendly quiet areas
Watch-outs
  • persistent roach and bedbug problems
  • slow or unresponsive maintenance
  • noisy neighbors and weak security enforcement
  • deposit deductions and late fees
  • poor noise control enforcement
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Best for: budget-conscious renters willing to manage pest issues proactively
Think twice if: roach and bedbug reports are frequent; noise enforcement is inconsistent despite quiet hours policy

What This Community Gets Right

  • affordable rent with lease discounts
  • attentive office staff on-site
  • ample parking
  • no strict rental requirements (ID only)

Before You Tour

  • Office staff Ana, Selina, and Juan named for responsiveness
  • Maintenance delays documented: electrical repairs taking 45 days
  • Pest control visits described as 5-second fumigations
  • Water service outages reported
  • Quiet hours policy 10pm-7am but often unenforced
  • Walk-in gate closure issues noted
  • Admin fee discount: $100 off 6-month lease, $125 off 12-month lease
  • Water bills included in rent

Maintenance, Management & More

Affordable & Section 8 Housing
rent affordable but deposit disputes and late fees cited
Student Housing
low entry barriers (ID only) appeal to first-time renters; noise and pest issues detract

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.3 against a 3.61 average across the 115 affordable & section 8 housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 13% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 70
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

Do I need a credit check to rent?
Reviewers report you only need an ID to apply; many kinds accepted.
Are utilities included?
Water bills are included in rent according to reviewers.
What discounts are available on leases?
Admin fee is $100 off a 6-month lease or $125 off a 12-month lease per the website.

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Last updated 2026-08-23