Apartment Ratings | The Lakes Ratings and Reviews

The Lakes: Not bad at all (Recommending!)

2008-07-25T09:27:48-06:00

From frankmarcuzzo: I just re-upped my lease for year #2. The apartments are a little bit older than some others but they take care of everything quite well. Maintenence people are on the ball as are most of the staff. If you have a pet, it is a fantastic place to live. ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: RENTER BEWARE!!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-04-25T01:39:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Oh my gosh. If you want friendly service don't go here. My husband and I went there to get an apartment. The day we filled out the application and they were extremely friendly until the next day. My husband received a call stating we had lied to them on our ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: A good place to live (Recommending!)

2008-01-14T16:42:10-06:00

From Jmiller3792: I moved into the lakes about 6 months ago and have had very good luck so far. The maitance has come out and fixed my problems within 48 hours each time, The only time I have every heard my naighbors is when they slam the door. The apartments have good ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Nice apartments (Recommending!)

2007-10-18T20:38:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have found this to be a nice place to live. Close to lots of places to shop, etc. They take care of things when you ask them to, and I have been treated well by everyone. Some of the neighbors can be thoughtless at times, but I expected that. ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: NOPE (Not Recommending)

2007-10-15T17:50:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Peggy in the office is so rude it makes me want to scream. She is not helpful at all. The noise in these apartments is absolutely unbearable. The way they were built is shotty. I would recommend going somewhere else. ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: RUDE! (Not Recommending)

2007-10-15T19:10:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you are more than 6 days late they will hound you for their dime!! All the notes and calls. Trust me...no one FORGETS that they are broke and waiting for payday. Why rub it in?Oh...and can we discuss the bugs? Spider City, baby! ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Feel Cheated (Not Recommending)

2007-09-01T06:51:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we first moved in last year, we had issues getting to the office in time to sign the lease by the 31st of October and no one would make an appointment with us despite the claim on the office hours sign, and the fact that I was 9 months ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: horrible management!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-08-08T10:44:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is a joke. I would not recommend anyone lives here. When i first moved in last october it was great at first. I would call them with a probelm and they would come right over and fix it. That lasted for about a week. When I moved in ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: BEST apartment (Recommending!)

2007-04-30T14:28:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the lakes for quite some time and I loved it! The satff was nice, they also have a nice little lake area where youcan go and feed the ducks. My and my boyfriend took a lot of nice walks together, this place is safe and I miss ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Run Down (Not Recommending)

2007-01-12T16:59:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we moved in we noted several things that should be fixed. The carpet is stained, missing closet shelf hardware, and a bit of flooring that sinks then you step on it. They fixed some of it, but the floor upstairs is still scary. Then there was that fiasco with ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: NOT Recommended (Not Recommending)

2006-09-25T18:21:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at The Lakes because when I moved to Kansas City it was near the airport and I didn't rent a car.

WHAT A MISTAKE!

From Day 1 this place was a mess. The day I moved in there was ketchup and other food splattered all over the living room ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: sad to leave (Recommending!)

2006-06-23T12:20:10-06:00

From dpinon: My lease is up at the end of the month and I will miss my apartment and the staff. This is the second time I have leased an apartment there because I always get the best service from both the office staff and the maintenance staff. In fact, the reason ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: highly recommended :) (Recommending!)

2006-04-17T23:45:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this was my very first experience w/ living on my own and it was great! when i moved in the prices were VERY reasonable, and any little problems i had the maintenance crew fixed the very next day, even after i told management i would be moving out they were ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: (Recommending!)

2006-04-05T10:16:37-06:00

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The Lakes: I couldn't be happier! (Recommending!)

2006-04-05T10:09:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am suprised to hear that anyone would have such negative things to say about these apartments! I have lived here for over a year and have always had excellent response if I have a maintenence problem, and this is the only apartment community I've lived in that the office ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: alright to me :) (Recommending!)

2006-02-04T20:32:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived here for a year, and the staff at the office has been nothing but very nice. We have not had to file any maintenance reports. We've always been able to find parking right in front of our apartment. I won't go outside at night by myself, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Nothing too special... (Not Recommending)

2005-12-19T19:02:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First off, want to say overall...this is a good place to live. Its safe, quiet most of the time, and reasonably priced. However, my main recommendation to the Lakes is "UPDATE YOUR APARTMENTS"! Not that they are falling apart...but everything is simply outdated and drab. Countertops, Kitchen doors, sinks and ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: A Descent Place to live (Recommending!)

2005-10-04T10:33:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can tell you this, since I have moved here 1 month ago, I have had nothing but peace, I use to live in some apartments very close to these, and we had a horrible experience there. We were just not happy at all!!!! These are older apartments, but I ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Great place, great value (Recommending!)

2005-07-16T18:44:48-06:00

From floridadoc: I have lived here for a year after moving from the east side of KC by the stadiums. Let me tell you, living here has been like living in absolute luxury compared to over there. I honestly don't know what half these people bashing this place are talking about. My ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: dangerous (Not Recommending)

2005-06-28T21:01:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this place is eerie at night,and the management sucks. ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Better values out there for the money (Not Recommending)

2005-04-28T21:39:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved to the Lakes they were an excellent value for the money. There are a few minor irritations. If you live in the frong or rear of the complex it's about half mile to your mailbox and the dryers work like shit most of the time. It ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: great value (Recommending!)

2005-04-14T09:31:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the lakes apts. for 2 years total, (2-1yr. leases). i had a very pleasent stay. So much so that i came back for another year after i sold my house! Very nice and helpful staff. Maintenenc was top of the line! Always took care of everything that ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Love it here! (Recommending!)

2007-03-12T19:21:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for over 6 years. Some of the reviews on here sound like they come from people with very unhappy lives. The maintenance here has always been wonderful to me and so has the staff. The rent is very reasonable for what you get. I am a ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: keep looking!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-03-06T19:40:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The lakes was my first apt. and it sucked!!!I cant remember how many maint requests I had to write..My a/c bills were out if control $130 for a 1 br!! There was never parking by my apt. I actually had to park down the street one night 3 buildings AWAY!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Never (Not Recommending)

2005-03-02T15:00:09-06:00

From treatedhorrible: I lived in the Lakes apartments for over 2 years 10/2001 through 11/2003. The first year was really wonderful. Helpful staff, good maintenance response....then they moved a tenant in above who had no respect for my space or my property. Every year spring to fall, she watered her plants by ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Used to be a contender (Not Recommending)

2007-05-01T15:39:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When I first moved to The Lakes they used to be a contender. It was hard to beat for the money. However, in the last year and a half or so, the service has really gone down hill in a big way. The staff seems to have gotten extremely lazy ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Look at the facts before you believe what you read online (Recommending!)

2005-01-22T16:20:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just wanted to let people know that I have lived at the Lakes for a year now and have had a very enjoyable experience. Maintenance has been great, (even when I burned a whole in my carpet from my iron,) I have never had any problems with the office ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: They Should be prosecuted (Not Recommending)

2004-12-28T19:38:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff strong arms pepole, dosen't fix anything, old rundown, and steals things then lies about it to save thier butts! Lied on paper work then forced to pay higher rent! Every nice location but you better stay away! Had to move and may file suite agianst them! ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Simply Horrible (Not Recommending)

2004-12-22T17:48:31-06:00

From nkc_renter99: I wont recommend this place. The mannagement is not honest. Fixtures, Refrigerator, Washer dryer, carpet are very very old. Thats why I saw so many people moving out of this place when I was here. Finally I left this hell. ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: A Big No (Not Recommending)

2004-12-12T19:59:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not at all recommended.

Horrible Staff and poorly maintained apartments. ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Worst Apartments Award (Not Recommending)

2004-12-12T19:51:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lakes will not only qualify for worst apartments award but will also be the one to receive.

90% of Washers, dryers doesnt work. Maintainence is worst. Carpets will make you feel as if you are walking on road. Staff is not at all friendly. Rent is way high the services Lakes ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Horrible Staff (Not Recommending)

2004-12-01T12:38:37-06:00

From nkcrenter: Thank god my lease is up. This is one of the worst experiences I have had living in an apartment. Loud neighbors,bugs, staff lost my rent! And when I asked if I could break my lease or buy out of it, the staff told me the only way I could ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Not even recommend to my worst enemies (Not Recommending)

2004-11-19T11:40:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Thats true. Not a place to live. ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: recomended (Recommending!)

2004-06-02T00:00:00-06:00

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The Lakes: The Lakes ROCK!!! (Recommending!)

2004-04-21T00:00:00-06:00

From Joannanders: I moved into the Lakes about 4 months ago, and I must say I am really enjoying it. Everyone in the office is very friendly and always make sure everything is ok when you turn in rent. They keep the property very clean, they were even powerwashing the sidewalks. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

The Lakes: Nice Place (Recommending!)

2002-02-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for about a year in a "junior one bedroom" also known as a studio with a folding door the your bedroom. Great closet space, extra storage on patio/balcony, alarm system (really gets your attention!), and I loved the decorator kitchens. This is the only size that doesn´t ... [click to read full apartment review]