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Prairie Commons Apartments

Updated 2026-09-16 · 4,370 reviewed · 1,017 listed · Scored from 66 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(66) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable Housing
Prairie Commons Apartments
Location
Riverway Estates/Bruton Terrace, Dallas
Service
Affordable Housing
Reviews
66
Ranking
#75 in Affordable Housing
Best for
Families seeking affordable housing with hands-on, patient management and a stable community.

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

Our Review

Ambria Blackmon, the property manager, is the standout draw here. Reviewers describe her as exceptionally patient, knowledgeable, and willing to go beyond standard help-answering questions clearly, walking families through applications, and working with each resident's unique needs. The community itself earns steady praise for being quiet and welcoming, with rent that residents call reasonable.

Staff turnover or inconsistency off-hours is not mentioned, and the one resident with three years' tenure reports no significant problems beyond routine maintenance. Service depends heavily on one person; if Ambria leaves, the experience may shift noticeably.

Praised for
  • Property manager Ambria delivers personal, patient service
  • Welcoming, quiet community atmosphere
  • Flexible management working with residents' situations
  • Clear communication and responsiveness
Watch-outs
  • Normal maintenance issues occur but get resolved
responsive-managementfriendly-staffquiet-communitygreat-value
Best for: Families seeking affordable housing with hands-on, patient management and a stable community.
Think twice if: Ambria is the main draw; future experience may differ if she leaves or takes time off.

What Reviewers Like

  • Property manager Ambria's exceptional personal service
  • Reasonable rent for the area
  • Flexible lease and payment arrangements
  • Quiet, welcoming community feel

What to Know Before You Tour

  • Ambria Blackmon (property manager) personally handles tours, applications, and tenant concerns
  • Residents report three-year tenancies with stable, quiet conditions
  • Management works with individual resident situations and payment flexibility

What Stands Out

Affordable Housing
Residents praise reasonable rent, responsive management, and willingness to work with tenants on leasing and payment terms.

Compare with Nearby Apartments

  • Rated 3.9 against a 3.89 average across the 280 affordable housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Scored It

How We Score
Star rating 26
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating Breakdown

5
42
4
7
3
1
2
3
1
13

Location & Contact

Address
9850 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75227
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-16

Leasing Office Hours

Monday
08:30-17:30
Tuesday
08:30-17:30
Wednesday
08:30-17:30
Thursday
08:30-17:30
Friday
08:30-17:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Amenities & Property Details

Services listed
Two and three bedroom apartment homesClubroomPlaygroundPicnic areas

Credentials claimed:Equal housing opportunity provider

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the manager?
Ambria Blackmon (also referred to as Ms. Ambria) is the property manager and office staff member most residents mention for tours, applications, and daily issues.
How long have residents stayed?
At least one resident reports three years with no significant problems beyond routine maintenance.
Does management work with residents on payments?
Yes. Multiple reviews note that management is flexible and willing to work with individual situations.

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Last updated 2026-09-16