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City Walk @ Akard Apartments

Updated 2026-08-13 · 4,321 reviewed · 600 listed · Scored from 101 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.5(101) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury High-Rise ApartmentsAffordable & Income Restricted Housing
City Walk @ Akard Apartments
Services
Luxury High-Rise Apartments, Affordable & Income Restricted Housing
Reviews
101

What we found

Strong downtown location draws residents who appreciate walkable access to work and nightlife; leasing staff, maintenance, and security teams earn regular praise. However, recent reviews flag concerns about the application screening process, missing or non-functional amenities (gym, internet, pool), and questions about management practices under Catholic Charities oversight.

Praised for
  • friendly staff and management
  • convenient downtown location
  • walkable to work and dining
Watch-outs
  • screening process unfairness
  • advertised amenities missing or nonfunctional
  • management credibility concerns
  • poor internet and security
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Best for: Urban workers seeking affordable downtown housing within walking distance of jobs and dining
Think twice if: Applicants concerned about fair screening practices or reliance on amenities like gym and internet access should verify current availability.

What's working here

  • downtown Dallas walkability
  • named maintenance and security teams
  • friendly leasing and management staff

Read this before you tour

  • Staff named: Ms. Well (leasing), Ms. Davette (leasing office), Carlos (maintenance), Raul (security)
  • Catholic Charities operates management
  • Internet connectivity disputed in recent reviews
  • Advertised fitness center; gym existence questioned in complaints

What residents say

Luxury High-Rise Apartments
Downtown location praised; amenities and service inconsistencies noted.
Affordable & Income Restricted Housing
Affordable pricing attracts residents; screening fairness and promised amenities questioned.

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 3.5 against a 3.98 average across the 516 luxury high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

Why this score

How We Score
Star rating 6
Review volume 87
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

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Contact the property

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

Last verified 2026-08-13

When the office is open

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.

In their own words

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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Questions we get asked

What are the monthly rents?
Studios rent for $1,233/month; one-bedrooms $1,320/month; two-bedrooms $1,584/month (per their website).
Can I walk to work from this location?
Yes. Residents report walking to downtown jobs, and the building is in the City Center District near restaurants and nightlife.
What amenities does the building have?
Their website lists a fitness center, on-site laundry, lounge area, and controlled access. Recent reviews question whether the gym is operational and functional.

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Last updated 2026-08-13