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City Walk @ Akard Apartments

Updated 2026-09-16 · 4,370 reviewed · 1,017 listed · Scored from 102 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(102) 57 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
LuxuryAffordable Housing
City Walk @ Akard Apartments
Location
City Center District, Dallas
Services
Luxury, Affordable Housing
Reviews
102
Ranking
#610 in Luxury
Best for
Downtown workers seeking walkability and eager to overlook management instability.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-16). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-13.

Our Review

Staff warmth and a walkable downtown location draw some residents, but serious allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and missing amenities-plus poor leasing experiences-undermine the complex's reputation. Five-star reviews praise individual team members; one-star reviews cite criminal investigations, broken promises about facilities, and unfair treatment.</summary>

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Praised for
  • friendly and helpful staff
  • walkable downtown location
  • responsive management team
Watch-outs
  • management misconduct and fraud allegations
  • missing amenities (internet, gym, pool)
  • security and background check concerns
  • staff mistreatment during leasing process
Best for: Downtown workers seeking walkability and eager to overlook management instability.
Think twice if: Concerns about management integrity and missing amenities should weigh heavily in your decision.

What Reviewers Like

  • Prime downtown location near restaurants and nightlife
  • Named staff praised for going above and beyond
  • Walkable to Downtown Dallas employment

What to Know Before You Tour

  • Ms. Davette (leasing office staff)
  • Carlos (maintenance crew)
  • Raul (security team)
  • Partnership with Catholic Charities
  • Allegations of supervisor fraud and money laundering under investigation by courts
  • Fitness center and on-site laundry listed on website but residents report absence of promised amenities (internet, gym, pool)

Compare with Nearby Apartments

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.85 average across the 883 luxury businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 50% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Scored It

How We Score
Star rating 5
Review volume 87
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating Breakdown

5
41
4
21
3
11
2
6
1
23

Location & Contact

Address
511 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-16

Leasing Office Hours

Monday
08:00-17:00
Tuesday
08:00-17:00
Wednesday
08:00-17:00
Thursday
08:00-17:00
Friday
08:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Amenities & Property Details

Services listed
Studio apartmentsOne bedroom apartmentsTwo bedroom apartmentsFitness centerOn-site laundry facilityLounge areaControlled accessManagement services
Published prices
Studio A
$1,233/month
Studio B
$1,233/month
One Bed, One Bath A
$1,320/month
One Bed, One Bath B
$1,320/month
Two Bed, Two Bath
$1,584/month

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What floor plans and prices does City Walk offer?
Studios start at $1,233/month; one-bedrooms at $1,320/month; two-bedrooms at $1,584/month, all listed on their website.
Does the building have internet and a gym as advertised?
Website lists a fitness center and on-site laundry, but multiple residents report these amenities are either missing or non-functional.

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Last updated 2026-09-16