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Dakota Ranch

1818 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX 78666
(141 Reviews)
$879 - $1,474/mo
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Floor Plans & Pricing

1 Bedroom

A1

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 523 sq. ft.

$1,434

1 Available Unit

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A2

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 725 sq. ft.

$1,474

1 Available Unit

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2 Bedrooms

B1

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 989 sq. ft.

$929

1 Available Unit

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3 Bedrooms

C1

3 Beds, 3 Baths | 1,111 sq. ft.

$879

1 Available Unit

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Community epIQ Grade

F
F

Renter Ratings

D-

Review Ratings

Noise

1.0

Grounds

1.0

Safety

1.0

Office Staff

1.0

Maintenance

1.0

Neighborhood

1.0

Survey Ratings

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Review Count

D

Number of reviews in the past 365 days

1

Managerā€™s Review Engagement

F

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0.00%

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Dakota Ranch Reviews

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anonymous

Resident ā€¢ 2022 - 2023

8/25/2023

Subpar Apartment that takes advantage of College Students

When I moved in to a two-bedroom unit, I wasnā€™t given the opportunity to tour either my unit or even another with the same floor plan, only the 3-bedroom floorplan. On move in day, I noticed the pictures of the apartment were taken with aā€¦Ā See More >
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    anonymous

    Resident ā€¢ 2021 - 2022

    12/15/2022

    Great complex & Bad management

    Dakota Ranch is a great complex with great amenities as well. The Manager of this complex is extremely disrespectful and unprofessional. I DO NOT recommend living here because of how they treat their residents.

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      anonymous

      Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2021

      7/1/2021

      My AC has gone out three times. Both of my smoke detectors started beeping different times throughout the year and they didnā€™t come help me stop beeping for several days. I canā€™t reach the ceiling to take out the battery even on a chair. Youā€¦Ā See More >
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        anonymous

        Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2021

        5/20/2021

        From the start, the maintenance team has been amazing (which I know a lot of other student apartments have bad experiences with theirs)! I love the amenities that Dakota Ranch offers, specially the volleyball and basketball courts, the pool, and the gym.

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          anonymous

          Resident ā€¢ 2019 - 2020

          5/2/2020

          First I want to start off by saying that Dakota Ranch puts up a complete facade when trying to compel future renters. They up-sell their "amenities" to try and hide the fact that the actual units are not properly taken care of. Upon moving inā€¦Ā See More >
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            anonymous

            Resident ā€¢ 2019

            12/12/2019

            For a college residency, Dakota Ranch is very quiet. It's a short 5-10 minute drive to campus and the bus is always quick to get here. I've been here for a year and a half, and it's always been very homey. The staff is wonderful!ā€¦Ā See More >
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              anonymous

              prospective ā€¢ Visited 2019

              11/22/2019

              Loved the amenities and outdoor areas at Dakota Ranch, and the residents seem respectful. Our tour was great and our leasing agent knew the answer to all of our questions. I'm pretty confident I will be signing here!ā€¦Ā See More >
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                anonymous

                Resident ā€¢ 2018 - 2019

                9/8/2019

                Would not recommend this complex to anyone, I have had consistent problems for the last eight months that I have lived here. Ranging from being without wifi for roughly two weeks, staff entering my apartment without obtaining my consent before doing so, maintenance issues notā€¦Ā See More >
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                  anonymous

                  Resident ā€¢ 2018 - 2019

                  8/25/2019

                  Been here for a year now and I'm super bummed out I have to stay another year. When first moving in everything seemed fine but little things began occurring. First I never received the cable box (still haven't after a year), we began to noticeā€¦Ā See More >
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                    cbcopler

                    Resident ā€¢ 2018 - 2019

                    6/3/2019

                    Worst customer service experience I have ever had. I have been without wifi or cable (both of which I pay for through the complex) for 10 days now. I have contacted the leasing office multiple times about the issues and have been told "we're workingā€¦Ā See More >
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                      anonymous

                      Resident ā€¢ 2018 - 2019

                      4/15/2019

                      I don't suggest living here at all. We went and looked at the model and were impressed and super excited to move in until we actually did. On move in day we walked into our apartment and it was filthy, had not been cleaned atā€¦Ā See More >
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                        anonymous

                        Resident ā€¢ 2018 - 2019

                        1/17/2019

                        Favorite place I've lived at so far. I wish I knew about Dakota Ranch 2 years ago when I was looking for my first apartment. I'm so happy that I resigned for the next year! The staff and the property is amazing!! I'm so gladā€¦Ā See More >
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                          anonymous

                          Resident ā€¢ 2019

                          1/17/2019

                          Being pet friendly was big for me! Apartments are scenic and I love living out here as there aren't a lot of parties to keep me up. Good amenities and super friendly office staff! Properties are pretty clean as well.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                            Brianna_H463

                            Resident ā€¢ 2018

                            11/12/2018

                            I love living at Dakota Ranch! By far one of the most scenic and beautifully made apartment complexes. It truly makes you feel at home. The staff is so generous and nice and I love how involved with the residents they are.

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                              anonymous

                              Resident ā€¢ 2018

                              10/18/2018

                              Dakota Ranch has great potential to be a nice complex but the management stops caring about you the second you sign the lease. My AC, cable and internet all do not work properly and after multiple maintenance requests still nothing has changed. They will lieā€¦Ā See More >
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                                anonymous

                                Resident ā€¢ 2018

                                10/1/2018

                                Love the size of my one bedroom apt, the property is nice as well. My apt has brand new countertops and carpet but the major draw back of living here is the age of this complex. I didn't realize how old they were until Iā€¦Ā See More >
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                                  anonymous

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2018

                                  7/29/2018

                                  This apartment complex is absolutely disgusting. When my son moved in, the apartment had not been cleaned at all. To their credit, they did send a cleaning team to try to clean around my son and his 2 roommates as we moved things in. However,ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                    Jorge_V129

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2018

                                    5/25/2018

                                    Good apartment complex. Safe, okay amenities, quiet, and nice to simply be around and enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Hill Country. Only bad thing is that rent is high and apartments are kind of small.

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                                      aria.hollingsworth@gmail.com

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2017

                                      12/12/2017

                                      I love Dakota Ranch because it is a quiet complex, has a beautiful pool and also has a really nice fitness center. The staff is always super helpful and goes out of their way to help you. I also have a dog and Dakota hasā€¦Ā See More >
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                                        gpagncs

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2017

                                        12/12/2017

                                        Lived here for two years finishing up school and its best place in San Marcos. Lots of green space, Hiking trails and a dog park. 5 min bus ride to school and close to everything without all the traffic.

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                                          anonymous

                                          Resident ā€¢ 2015 - 2017

                                          12/11/2017

                                          I've lived at Dakota for 3 years. The first two were fantastic, however this last year they got bought out by American Campus, a large cooperation that owns student apartments across America. The staff I had learned to trust disappeared, rent was raised, and theā€¦Ā See More >
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                                            anonymous

                                            Resident ā€¢ 2017

                                            12/2/2017

                                            My response is basically the same except I didn't break lease... Student housing is not my thing. I've had issues with this apartment the moment I moved in. The move in process was difficult because they couldn't find my keys, so I had to waitā€¦Ā See More >
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                                              anonymous

                                              Resident ā€¢ 2017

                                              10/5/2017

                                              I've had issues with this apartment the moment I moved in. The move in process was difficult because they couldn't find my keys, so I had to wait for new ones to be made. The unit was not "newly remodeled" as stated on paper. Thereā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                anonymous

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2017

                                                9/18/2017

                                                The application process was a breeze! It's a beautiful place! The staff have been very easy to work with ... they have been pleasant, friendly, & knowledgeable of property.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                  anonymous

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2017

                                                  8/29/2017

                                                  The apartments are nice, but I think they are a little over priced. The amenities are great and it's a safe place to live. When I moved in, things weren't quiet what I was expecting, dirty, lots of paint every where and a lot ofā€¦Ā See More >

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
                                                    • Full Size and Washer and Dryer
                                                    Pets
                                                    • Animal type not listed Allowed
                                                    • Dogs Allowed
                                                      Pet Limit: 2. Comments: Dog
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                                                    • Cats Allowed
                                                      Pet Limit: 2. Comments: Cat
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                                                    Other
                                                    • Built-In Desk in Select Units
                                                    • Built-in Microwaves
                                                    • Business Center
                                                    • Coffee Bar serving Starbucks
                                                    • DishWasher
                                                    • Fitness Center
                                                    • Full Size Basketball Court
                                                    • Furnished and Unfurnished Options
                                                    • Game Room
                                                    • Garbage Disposal
                                                    • Granite Countertops
                                                    • Grilling Area
                                                    • Hammock Garden
                                                    • High-Speed Internet Included
                                                    • Leap Guarantor Option
                                                    • Mounted TVs and Recessed Lighting
                                                    • New Pool Furniture and Outdoor Kitchen
                                                    • On Texas State University Tram Bus Line with Covered Bus Stop
                                                    • Pet-Friendly Community
                                                    • Premium Cabinetry
                                                    • Premium Fitness Center with New Equipment
                                                    • Premium Shower Heads
                                                    • Private Bathrooms
                                                    • Private Bed, Bath and Closet
                                                    • Refrigerator with Ice Makers
                                                    • Swimming Pool with New Pool Furniture and Outdoor Kitchen
                                                    • Volleyball Court
                                                    • Walk In Closets
                                                    • Wi-Fi Bus Lounge
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                                                    Leasing

                                                    Our residents enjoy a casual lifestyle accented with a variety of community amenities including a Starbucks coffee bar, business center and game room, fitness center with tanning beds, and a sand volleyball and sports court. We provide our residents with a covered bus stop where the Texas State Tram will pick you up! No more waiting in the rain. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you comfortably wait for the tram inside the office or under the covered spot in the shade. Dakota Ranch features thoughtfully designed interiors including a full size washer/dryer in every apartment, built-in microwaves, huge walk-in closets, privacy bathrooms, free cable and free high-speed Internet. Our amenity packages compliment either independent or roommate living: Dakota Ranch will help you explore a lifestyle beyond your expectations. Come visit our Texas State Hangout San Marcos apartments and experience the difference between living and living well... Dakota Ranch, for those who expect quality and embrace only the best in apartment living!
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                                                    Office Hours

                                                    • Sunday: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
                                                    • Monday - Friday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
                                                    This community is managed by

                                                    PeakMade Real Estate

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                                                    How is Dakota Ranch Rated?
                                                    Based on 141 number of votes by renters, Dakota Ranch is currently rated 3.4 out of 5 stars.
                                                    How satisfied are residents with the upkeep and overall appearance of the grounds at Dakota Ranch?
                                                    Dakota Ranch is rated 1/5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered poor. The grounds are in a state of disrepair and need immediate attention.
                                                    How effective was the maintenance team when resolving your problem?
                                                    Dakota Ranch is rated 1/5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered poor. The maintenance team is unresponsive and ineffective in addressing issues.
                                                    What are noise levels like at Dakota Ranch?
                                                    Dakota Ranch is rated 1/5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered poor. The noise level is consistently loud and disruptive, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    How safe is Dakota Ranch?
                                                    Dakota Ranch is rated 1/5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered poor. The complex is very unsafe and poses serious risks to residents.
                                                    How satisfied are residents with the neighborhood?
                                                    Dakota Ranch is rated 1/5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered poor. The complex is located in a very undesirable and unsafe neighborhood with limited or no access to local attractions and services.
                                                    How satisfied are residents with the staff at Dakota Ranch?
                                                    Dakota Ranch is rated 1/5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered poor. The staff is unresponsive and unhelpful, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    Who manages Dakota Ranch?
                                                    PeakMade Real Estate
                                                    What is the pet policy at Dakota Ranch?
                                                    Animal type not listed Allowed
                                                    Dogs Allowed
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
                                                    Comments: Dog
                                                    Cats Allowed
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
                                                    Comments: Cat
                                                    What types of floor plans are available?
                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath
                                                    2 Beds, 2 Baths
                                                    3 Beds, 3 Baths

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                                                    • Lease Terms *
                                                    • Annual (08/16/2024 - 07/31/2025) Private
                                                    • Annual (08/16/2024 - 07/31/2025) Private
                                                    • Annual (08/16/2024 - 07/31/2025) Private
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                                                    Dakota Ranch is a 523 - 1,111 sq. ft. apartment in San Marcos in zip code 78666. This community has a 1 - 3 Beds, 1 - 3 Baths, and is for rent for $879 - $1,474. Nearby cities include Martindale, Kyle, Wimberly, Creedmoor, and Lockhart.

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