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The Village Dakota

Updated 2026-09-16 · 4,370 reviewed · 1,017 listed · Scored from 78 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(78) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
LuxuryGarden Style (1-4 stories)
The Village Dakota
Location
Dallas
Services
Luxury, Garden Style (1-4 stories)
Reviews
78
Ranking
#440 in Luxury
Best for
Working professionals and light sleepers prioritizing convenient location over early morning quiet.

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

The Dakota attracts praise for spacious, clean units and helpful staff who fix problems quickly. But noise from early morning groundskeeping, security lapses leading to car and bike theft, rising rents, and disputed move-out fees dominate complaints. Light sleepers and those on tight budgets should look elsewhere.

Praised for
  • Clean, well-maintained units
  • Responsive management and maintenance
  • Good amenities and grounds
  • Convenient location near retail, restaurants, downtown
Watch-outs
  • Early morning leaf blowers and lawn mowers
  • Security issues and theft
  • Aggressive rent increases
  • Move-out fee disputes and debt collection
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Best for: Working professionals and light sleepers prioritizing convenient location over early morning quiet.
Think twice if: Heavy sleepers, students, and budget-conscious renters should consider the frequent early morning noise, rising rents, and security problems.

What Reviewers Like

  • Spacious, well-maintained units
  • Quick maintenance response
  • Attractive amenities and pool areas
  • Central Dallas location near SMU and downtown

What to Know Before You Tour

  • Staff resolved window blind damage at no charge
  • 24/7 security on-site
  • Lease terms changed unfavorably under new ownership
  • Move-out fees sent to collections without prior notice
  • Car wheels and tires stolen while security gate left open

Compare with Nearby Apartments

  • Rated 3.9 against a 3.85 average across the 883 luxury businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Scored It

How We Score
Star rating 26
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating Breakdown

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46
4
10
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3
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6
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13

Location & Contact

Address
6550 Shady Brook Ln, Dallas, TX 75206

Last verified 2026-09-16

Leasing Office Hours

Monday
09:00-17:00
Tuesday
09:00-17:00
Wednesday
09:00-17:00
Thursday
09:00-17:00
Friday
09:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Amenities & Property Details

Services listed
1-bedroom apartments2-bedroom apartments3-bedroom apartmentsTownhomes with two-car garagesPoolFitness centerParksDining venues
Published prices
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
From $1,790.00 / month
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
From $1,794.00 / month
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
From $1,830.00 / month
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
From $1,839.00 / month
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
From $1,850.00 / month
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
From $1,859.00 / month

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time do maintenance crews start their work?
Reviewers report leaf blowers and lawn mowers starting as early as 7:45 am and 8 am, despite requests to delay until 9 am. No formal published schedule is available.
Are there security patrols and parking areas?
The Dakota has 24/7 security on-site. However, recent reviews report the security gate has been left open, leading to tire and wheel theft, as well as bike theft from garages and common areas.
What happens if I dispute move-out charges?
One reviewer's move-out fees were sent to collections without warning or prior written notice, even though all rent payments were automatic and on time during occupancy.

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Last updated 2026-09-16