What are noise levels like at The Villages at Essex Park?

The community is rated 3/5 stars, which is considered having moderate noise levels on average.

How satisfied are residents with the upkeep and overall appearance of the grounds at The Villages at Essex Park?

The community is rated 3/5 stars, signifying moderate satisfaction on average.

How safe is The Villages at Essex Park?

The community is rated 1/5 stars, which is considered being not safe on average.

How satisfied are residents with the neighborhood

The community is rated 5/5 stars, signifying extreme satisfaction on average.

How effective was the maintenance team when resolving your problem?

The community is rated 5/5 stars, which is considered being extremely effective on average.

What is the pet policy at The Villages at Essex Park?

Dogs Allowed Deposit: $200 Rent: $25 Restrictions: Must be over 1 year Pet Limit: 2 Cats Allowed Deposit: $200 Rent: $25 Restrictions: Must be over 1 year Pet Limit: 2

What types of floor plans are available?

1 Bed, 1 Bath and 2 Beds, 1 Bath and 2 Beds, 2 Baths and 3 Beds, 1 Bath and 3 Beds, 2 Baths

Ratings & Prices for The Villages at Essex Park, Rochester, MN

Renter Ratings

Noise	N/A
Grounds	3
Safety	1
Office Staff	5
Maintenance	5
Neighborhood	5
SatisFacts™ Tour Survey	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Move-In Survey	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Maintenance	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Renewal Survey	N/A/5

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Number of reviews in the past 365 days	1

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Ratings & Reviews (33 Reviews)

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Resident • 2019 - 2020

02/19/2020

As other reviews have mentions, the apt walls are beyond thin, having loud neighbors can be an issue. What to say about security at first there was no issue, now we are concern of our safety, seeing police officers outside the apt complex dealing with tenants… See More

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[email protected] • Resident • 2015 - 2019

12/20/2019

Very friendly and safe place to live! Highly recommend!! I have lived here long enough to see how great the office is. Pet friendly which is a must! Community and schools are abundant and safe! Apartment size and layout are just right!

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Resident • 2017 - 2018

10/13/2018

If I could give negative stars I would in a heartbeat. I originally moved in March 2017 to the tax housing being that I fell within the income range for my family's size. Everything had been fine as far as the leasing process, I had moved… See More

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Ashley_N707 • Resident • 2016 - 2018

04/07/2018

Currently a resident who is moving out at end of lease. Staff in office seems professional and if they do make effort to handle issues, it’s completely ignored by other residents and even maintenance. Speaking of maintenance, we have so many problems with our things in… See More

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Joannenoa • Resident • 2017 - 2018

01/25/2018

Worst place we've ever lived people are up all hours of the night you don't get any rest office people are useless they charge you for things that aren't even broken I would recommend this to anyone garbage all over the place they don't freaking take… See More

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Resident • 2015 - 2016

05/31/2016

I have never written a review before. But I don't know where else to turn and I am hoping management will see this. We have LOVED living here since October of 2015. However, we have neighbors that just moved in upstairs a month ago. We don't… See More

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SashaZen • Resident • 2015 - 2016

04/07/2016

I have been living here a year now. There are some negative reviews, some of which I do not disagree with, But it's easy to focus on one negative, without seeing the positive. At least, I find it that way for myself. I will not say… See More

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ellington22 • Resident • 2014 - 2015

11/11/2015

This place is awful. I wouldn't mind living here for a fair price of about 600/month but unfortunately they charge double that. Management is terrible! The current manager is ----- and she is the most rude, inconsiderate, lazy person I have ever dealt with. Good luck… See More

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Jaxmia • Resident • 2014 - 2015

06/03/2015

I have been living in this apartment complex for about a year and this place is terrible. Anyone thinking about living here, please think again. Management is the worst. The manager ----- is very rude. When you got to the office to talk to them about… See More

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Resident • 2014 - 2015

05/06/2015

So ive been living in a apartment here for 10 months or so and the people above me have been non stop stomping above me at 11pm till 2 or 3am I have messaged the apartment people about this problem for six or seven months. And… See More

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Qwerty2015 • Resident • 2014 - 2015

04/02/2015

Having police patrolling the premises almost every night gives you a sense of security. A feeling you need with the frequent smell of POT in the hallways when you are coming exhausted from work at night. This heightened security, however, did not prevent shooting incidences every… See More

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Resident • 2014 - 2015

03/14/2015

This is a decent if overpriced place, with some good and bad aspects. I'll start with the bad, since some of them may be a deal breaker for you. CONS: - Crime! Lots of news reports lately have highlighted crime in NW Rochester, and this complex… See More

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Resident • 2008 - 2014

04/08/2014

I have lived here for several years and have seen the good and bad . What I most definitely can say now is even though I planned to make this our home until are kids finished school that will not happen after this next year lease… See More

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Resident • 2013 - 2014

02/15/2014

The good: The apartment itself was pretty clean and the prices are fairly reasonable compared to other places. The bad: The buildings have VERY thin walls, so you constantly hear loud TVs, doors slamming, dogs barking and babies crying. Maintenance is a joke. We had a… See More

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Resident • 2013

09/30/2013

To start by clarifying my review - I am reviewing a market-rate apartment/building (not an income-restricted building.) Overall, I was satisfied with my experience at Essex Park. My apartment was clean and featured the amenities that I wanted (dishwasher, W/D, and garage.) Maintenance issues were promptly… See More

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Resident • 2012 - 2013

05/10/2013

This place is a joke. They do a good job at making it look nice from the outside but the apartments themselves are not in good shape. We typically have to call maintenance weekly. Constant problems with the dishwasher. Washing machine stops working. Heater stopped working.… See More

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Resident • 2012 - 2013

03/11/2013

This place is horrible. We have told them about issues when we moved in and they still have not done anything almost 5 months later. We have brought it to their attention many times too. You can hear people yelling and screaming all day and night.… See More

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LivingSmiley • Resident • 2011 - 2013

03/08/2013

Great Place! Just renewed my lease!

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Resident • 2010 - 2011

12/12/2012

I lived here for a short time before I relocated and I have to say I enjoyed my time at Essex. I had a great experience with the office staff. Eric was friendly and easy to deal with. My apartment was bigger than most in the… See More

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Resident • 2012

05/14/2012

I would never recommend this to anyone I know,even my worst enemy I would never recommend this place!! First of all you can hear everything what the neighbor is doing. Ex: I'm brushing my teeth in the bathroom and you can hear your neighbor excreting in… See More

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Resident • 2011

11/01/2011

I love it. My son and i moved here to have a little more space for the money and "peace" of mind. I appreciate the fact that if there is anything wrong, the maintenance people come in a timely manner. There was once a time when… See More

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Resident • 2011

07/18/2011

The management is terrible! They are nice until you move out and then they charge you for all sorts of ridiculous things. The complex is really loud, parking is a problem and there is dog poop everywhere. rent somewhere else, i will never rent from this… See More

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Resident • 2006 - 2008

06/19/2011

We started out living in Essex Place which is the income based part of the complex. This I do NOT recommend! I couldn't believe how disgusting this building was! However, this was not due to the managers, but to the residents themselves. You couldn't walk through… See More

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Resident • 2008 - 2010

03/15/2011

I luckily got out of this place about a year ago and now own my own home and pay less per month than I did at this place. The apartment itself was nice but other than that living there stunk. Other tenants were rude and did… See More

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Melessalynn • Resident • 2010

08/25/2010

I would never ever ever rent from dominimum properties again if this apartment complex is on par with the rest of their properties. First, the buildings are loud. I have my air conditioner on at all times just to minimize the noise made by the countless… See More

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Floor Plans & Pricing

1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

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$937
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750
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One Bedroom Standard

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

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$1,119
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Two Bedroom Classic

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

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$1,119
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Two Bedroom Standard

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

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$1,283
SQ. FT.
1,008
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Three Bedroom Classic

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

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$1,283
SQ. FT.
1,008
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Three Bedroom Standard

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$1,283
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1,152
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Three Bedroom Executive

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$1,283
SQ. FT.
1,372
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Three Bedroom Grande

Disclaimer: Floor Plans data have been collected from Internet users and may not be a reliable indicator of current or comprehensive floor plans offered.

Leasing:

Our beautiful 1, 2 and 3 bedroom rentals include huge living spaces, a private patio or balcony and large kitchens! Our beautiful grounds and comfortable rooms give you plenty of space to breathe easy. Call The Villages at Essex Place to schedule a private tour of your new apartment home! *The Villages at Essex Place participates in an affordable housing program. Household income limits apply. Please call for more details.

Office Hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday - Friday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Saturday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

The Villages at Essex Park

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