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The Dawson at Stratford Apartments

Updated 2026-10-23 · 3,029 reviewed · 204 listed · Scored from 27 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(27) 62 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments
The Dawson at Stratford Apartments
Location
Montrose, Houston
Service
Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments
Reviews
27
Ranking
#27 in Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments
Best for
Professionals seeking upscale finishes in a walkable urban neighborhood, if willing to verify current maintenance track record.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-23). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What We Found

Residents praise the renovated interiors, location near restaurants and parks, and responsive maintenance staff like Jose and Seleny. However, serious complaints span unresolved rodent infestations, flooding apartments when it rains, broken security gates left open for years, paper-thin walls, and management turnover making it hard to reach the office. Some tenants report rent hikes while new units advertise $300-$400 lower rates.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • upgraded units with granite and hardwood
  • staff professionalism and follow-up
  • convenient location near restaurants and transit
  • quick maintenance response
  • friendly neighbors and community feel
Watch-outs
  • persistent pest issues unresolved
  • flooding during rain
  • poor management responsiveness
  • gate security failures
  • thin walls and noise
  • Airbnb turnover disrupting community
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Best for: Professionals seeking upscale finishes in a walkable urban neighborhood, if willing to verify current maintenance track record.
Think twice if: Pest issues, flooding, and gate security problems feature in multiple recent complaints; management responsiveness has been inconsistent across different tenure periods.

What this Community Does Well

  • renovated interiors with granite and hardwood floors
  • convenient Montrose location near dining and transit
  • named staff known for responsiveness (Jose, Seleny)
  • pet-friendly policy

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Jose (maintenance technician) and Seleny (staff) named for quick response in recent reviews
  • rodent infestations reported unresolved despite multiple maintenance visits
  • security gates broken for at least two years in some reports
  • one-bedroom unit reported at over $1,400 per month for current residents versus $300-400 lower rates advertised for new leases
  • flooding documented when it rains hard (reviewed reported 15-20 gallons of water vacuumed from apartment)
  • Airbnb units operating within the complex noted by multiple reviewers

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Upgraded finishes (granite, hardwood, open kitchens) praised, but maintenance backlog and management turnover undermine luxury positioning.
Townhome & Garden-Style Apartments
Units described as feeling like houses inside; townhouse layout noted positively, but same infrastructure issues (pests, flooding, security) affect all units.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.15 average across the 30 townhome & garden-style apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 7% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 37
Review volume 63
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

Are pets allowed?
Yes, the community is pet-friendly per their business listing.
What maintenance response can I expect?
Recent reviews praise quick responses from Jose and other staff, but older reviews document weeks-long delays and unresolved issues like flooding and rodent problems.
Is there parking available?
Paid and free parking options exist both in the lot and on the street, though multiple residents report difficulty finding spots after 9-10 pm on weekends due to non-residents parking.

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Last updated 2026-10-23