The complex is nice and clean. Despite being in Dallas, it feels safe. Close to lots of restaurants and grocery stores. The one negative is the cost.

The Village Dakota has been wonderful. Gated, safe, conveniently located with plenty of amenities and other law students.

The apartment itself is fine. Nothing special. Outdated style (carpet throughout, laminate countertops, beige walls, etc.). The rent itself is a lot and it does not include electric, water, gas, trash, covered parking, internet, cable, washer/dryer. Ultimately, you are paying a premium for all the Village amenities. Which you likely will not have much time to make use of.

Management has be responsive and helpful leading up to and after move-in. The apartment was extremely clean and updated on move in day, and the surrounding property is constantly kept clean and organized.

I truly love living at the Village Dakota! When looking for an apartment, one of my main concerns was safety/security. The Village Dakota delivers this in spades by being a gated community with round-the-clock security patrols. I have also really enjoyed the amenities (especially the gym). Expect to pay a premium for the amenities, though, as rent at the Village Dakota tends to run a bit higher than similar apartments in the area. One downside I have noticed is noise. My apartment walls seem to be pretty thin, and I can hear my neighbors pretty frequently. All-in-all I have really enjoyed living at the Village Dakota and would highly recommend this complex!

I'm happy with my apartment and the location. The units are a bit older so appliances are probably over 5 years old and insulation isn't amazing. Good price for the area and square footage though.

Plenty of law students, amenities, and events like yoga, pool parties, and trivia nights! Big fan of the community restaurants/bars like La Mina and Over/Under.

Coming from Texas A&M in College Station, I was looking for a more home-y apartment feel. The Dakota fit that perfectly! It's obviously more pricey than College Station because we're in Dallas, and the appliances, etc. aren't as new as some of the apartments in College Station. But, it still has that home-y feel and is still nice. There's very little traffic getting anywhere and campus, the grocery store, and the gas station are less than 20 minutes away. I would definitely recommend. The one thing I miss is that there's less greenery here in Dallas and around the apartment than in College Station, but I can live with that.

The Village Dakota is an ideal place for a busy grad student. Two pools and a private gym are great for nearby recreation. You’re also a short walk away from the shaded walking path around a series of water features and a dog park.

The apartments are attractive and comfortable. Walk in closets and large bathrooms make it easy to spread out. Our living room is a little small, but the larger other spaces make up for it. Valet trash and recycling pickup comes to your door 5 nights a week so you don’t need to trek to the dumpsters. Carpeting is dull color and obviously cheap, but plenty cozy.

Safe area with a walking trail. Close to grocery stores and the highway. Good property management.