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The Escapade Apartments

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 243 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.5(243) 53 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury Apartments
The Escapade Apartments
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
243

What Residents Say

The complex draws strong praise from front-office staff (Victoria and Elizabeth are named repeatedly for patience and professionalism) but the experience diverges sharply once residents move in. Water shutdowns occur multiple times weekly, roaches permeate every building area and outdoor space, and maintenance marks work orders complete without visiting units. Pest control fees are charged without written agreements. Several residents report broken laundry machines left unfixed for six months, non-functional gates despite "gated community" claims, and management practices that have led to evictions and BBB complaints.

The business's own website lists renovations underway; recent five-star reviews confirm some units are newly upgraded and staff like Victoria earn specific praise for leasing tours. However, the roach problem, water infrastructure collapse, and fee disputes appear systemic across the property and linked to parent company DGE Investments, which reviewers say operates multiple complexes with identical pest issues. The 2.5-star rating reflects 63% one/two-star reviews against 31% five-star.

Praised for
  • responsive staff (Victoria, Liz, Elizabeth, Amber-mixed)
  • quick repair on specific appliances
  • apartments in good condition when renovated
Watch-outs
  • constant water shutdowns
  • widespread roach infestation indoors and outdoors
  • slow/incomplete maintenance response
  • unclear/unagreed pest control fees
  • homeless people accessing complex
  • gate non-functional
  • laundry machines broken for months
  • misleading lease/fee practices
  • inconsistent staff professionalism
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Think twice if: Anyone needing reliable utilities, pest control, or timely maintenance; water shutdowns occur multiple times per week and roach complaints are pervasive and ongoing.

What This Community Gets Right

  • responsive, patient leasing staff (Victoria, Elizabeth)
  • some units recently renovated
  • affordable pricing range $549-$1,349

Before You Tour

  • Water shut off almost daily or multiple times a week according to multiple 2024-2025 reviews
  • Roaches documented in parking lots, pool, dog park, and individual units despite paid pest control
  • Laundry machines broken for six months without replacement or repair
  • Gate described as non-functional despite property marketed as gated
  • Pest control fees charged (amount varies by context) without written agreement or tenant consent
  • Management misled tenant about court date, leading to eviction and debt increase from $2k to $10k
  • Staff member Amber named for rudeness; Victoria and Elizabeth named for professionalism
  • Maintenance marks work orders complete without entering units

Maintenance, Management & More

Luxury Apartments
Marketed as luxury but reviewed as older, family-oriented; renovated units praised, but infrastructure problems (water, pest, maintenance) undermine any upscale positioning.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 2.5 against a 3.76 average across the 311 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 75% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 25
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pet deposit is $300 one-time and pet fee is $25/month.
What size units are available?
Studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging $549–$1,349 per month. Renovations are currently underway.
Is there a gate or security?
The property is marketed as gated, but multiple residents report the gate has been non-functional for extended periods despite security deposit charges.

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Last updated 2026-08-23