The Lakes of Valparaiso
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1715 Lake Michigan Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383

4.6

(753 Reviews & Surveys)
$1,258 - $2,396/mo

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4.6 rating

466 total reviews

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Current Resident 1345008

Verified Resident 2026

5.0

3/30/2026

The office staff does a great job, they made my move in to my first apartment so painless. When i down sized into a smaller apartment they were so helpful and made it an easy transition. they are easy to talk to and have been able to take care of any issues that come up. and the maintenance staff is great, they are very friendly and get the issue resolved quickly.

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    Prospective Resident 1411873

    Verified ProspectVisited 2026

    5.0

    3/23/2026

    Wonderful staff and beautiful apartments with great amenities. It's a well kept, beautiful complex. As soon as I entered the model unit, I knew that the Lakes of Valparaiso is the place for me. I'm sure I would love living here.

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      Current Resident 1327691

      Verified Resident 2025 - 2026

      5.0

      3/19/2026

      I absolutely love my apartment home! The community is great, and I love the sense of community that all the events give the residents! Maintenance is always super quick, and they always get everything done correctly. You never have to worry about being left alone in a situation either which is awesome. I would recommend these apartment homes to my family or friends.

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        Prospective Resident 1410611

        Verified ProspectVisited 2026

        4.5

        3/16/2026

        Megan was very friendly and knowledgable. Good location and the pool is being renovated; should be nice when it is finished. Many apartments to choose from. Ceilings/floors are cement so noise should not be a factor.

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          Current Resident 1009852

          Verified Resident 2021 - 2026

          5.0

          2/17/2026

          Great community and complex. The staff is always friendly and responsive, and the amenities are well-maintained. It's a pleasure living here. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to call home!

            Property Manager Response

            2/24/2026

            Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and well-maintained community, so it means a lot to hear that you re enjoying your home and our amenities. We re grateful to have you as part of our community and appreciate your recommendation! If there s ever anything you need, we re always here to help.
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            Current Resident 1403846

            Verified Resident 2025 - 2026

            5.0

            2/9/2026

            Beautiful apartments that offer a large amount of amenities. The neighbors are quiet and the living feels private and fancy while still being affordable. I would recommend this facility to anyone looking to relocate from a house to lessen the burden of everyday homeownership costs

              Property Manager Response

              2/24/2026

              Thank you for the great feedback! We re so glad you re enjoying the look and feel of the community along with everything our amenities have to offer. Creating a space that feels peaceful, private, and elevated while still providing real value is something we work hard to achieve, so your words truly mean a lot. It s also wonderful to hear that the transition from homeownership has felt like a positive one. We love being able to offer a lifestyle that helps take some of that day-to-day stress off our residents. We appreciate your recommendation and are so happy to have you here. Please let us know if there s ever anything we can do to make your experience even better!
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              Current Resident 1403796

              Verified Resident 2023 - 2026

              5.0

              2/9/2026

              It's nice and quiet and a great place to relax and walk around when it's warm out. Office staff is very friendly and always really helpful. The basketball court and dog park is a nice place to go.

                Property Manager Response

                2/24/2026

                Thank you for sharing your experience! We re so glad you re enjoying the peaceful atmosphere it really does make a difference when you have a place where you can unwind and take a relaxing walk, especially during the warmer months. It s also wonderful to hear that our office team has been friendly and helpful. We truly enjoy connecting with our residents and are always happy to assist. And we love that you re taking advantage of the basketball court and dog park they re such great community perks! We appreciate you being part of our community and thank you again for the kind words!

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                Current Resident 1320611

                Verified Resident 2024 - 2026

                5.0

                2/6/2026

                I have really enjoyed my stay here at The Lakes of Valparaiso! The staff, maintenance workers & neighbors are all tops in my book! The grounds are well kept for walking. And we are close to good restaurants and shopping.

                  Property Manager Response

                  2/24/2026

                  Thank you for the kind words! We re so glad you ve enjoyed your time at The Lakes of Valparaiso and that our team, neighbors, and grounds have made a great impression. We love our convenient location too! We appreciate you being part of our community!
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                  Prospective Resident 1401396

                  Verified ProspectVisited 2026

                  5.0

                  1/29/2026

                  I was deeply disappointed that I was unable to speak directly with a manager to gain clarity regarding my credit status. I was never informed of the specific credit requirements in advance, only later told that I did not meet them. When I respectfully requested to speak with a manager for further explanation, the leasing agent was kind and professional, though clearly placed in an uncomfortable position. She relayed that the manager was unavailable due to a meeting and that, unless I was prepared to enter the building with a $50,000 check, no conversation would be had. What made this particularly disheartening is that I genuinely loved the property and was both capable and prepared to move forward. However, the lack of communication, interaction, and basic courtesy ultimately led me to seek housing elsewhere. I hope future prospective tenants are treated with greater professionalism and respect, as no one should feel dismissed when simply seeking clarity.

                    Property Manager Response

                    3/5/2026

                    Thank you for your feedback! We will work to improve our communication and hope to resolve this timely.
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                    Current Resident 1400930

                    Verified Resident 2024 - 2026

                    4.8

                    1/26/2026

                    Clean, spacious and nice quality apartment. Maintenance does an excellent job responding with timely and reliable service when needed. Staff is friendly and helpful. Nice amenities with pool and exercise room. Enjoy the walking trail.

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                      3/5/2026

                      Thank you so much for your great review!

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                      Current Resident 839493

                      Verified Resident 2019 - 2026

                      4.8

                      1/23/2026

                      We really enjoy the community of Lakes of Valparaiso. Whenever we had a problem, they are quick to respond and resolve the issue. They have many things to do in this area, a great pool and club house. The apartments are also close to everything in Valparaiso.

                        Property Manager Response

                        3/5/2026

                        Thank you for your review. SO happy you had a great experience with us.
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                        Sara_L111

                        Resident 2024 - 2026

                        3.3

                        1/22/2026

                        Terrible place to leave. Management are liars.

                        This apartment has been the absolute worst experience. For over a year we dealt with upstairs neighbors disrupting our quality of life. Management finally started to take us seriously after we took 20+ videos of the noise. Management offered to let us change units without a transfer fee or terminate the lease without any penalty. I accepted the second offer. We did this verbally and in writing. Now that I am actually trying to move out, management is going back on their word and trying to charge us a penalty fee. They are nothing but liars here.

                          Property Manager Response

                          3/5/2026

                          We re very sorry to hear that your experience in our community has been frustrating. Our goal is always to address resident concerns and work toward fair solutions when issues arise. Regarding the situation you mentioned, we understand how disruptive ongoing noise concerns can be, and we appreciate you bringing those matters to our attention when they occurred. Our team strives to investigate and respond to all reports as thoroughly as possible.
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                          Prospective Resident 1398030

                          Verified ProspectVisited 2026

                          4.8

                          1/12/2026

                          Very nice complex apartments. Everything inside the apartments are brand new. Super helpful leasing specialists. Would highly recommend this complex. The only reason I decided to lease somewhere else was the pre-leasing payments. I'm a student and they were additional costs I could not afford right now. Otherwise, everything was great.

                            Property Manager Response

                            3/5/2026

                            Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it!

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                            Current Resident 1303881

                            Verified Resident 2022 - 2025

                            4.8

                            12/16/2025

                            Nice staff and apartments are new and updated. Having your own washer and dryer in the unit is a huge plus. Never had any issues with neighbors or noise complaints. Overall I would recommend to anyone

                              Property Manager Response

                              3/5/2026

                              Thank you so much!
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                              Current Resident 1391774

                              Verified Resident 2025

                              4.8

                              12/12/2025

                              Looked for a place that I would feel safe being by myself And the property is well maintained The complex is close to my work and that' is very important to me. Close to shopping and grocery stores, restaurants

                                Property Manager Response

                                3/5/2026

                                Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it!
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                                Current Resident 1391680

                                Verified Resident 2025

                                5.0

                                12/12/2025

                                We love it so much! Super quiet, friendly, and clean. We are definitely planning on staying for a while. Best in the market for the price and all the amenities. If you're looking for a quiet and comfortable area this is the place.

                                  Property Manager Response

                                  3/5/2026

                                  Thank you for the great review!
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                                  Current Resident 1386924

                                  Verified Resident 2023 - 2025

                                  4.8

                                  11/21/2025

                                  Great community with friendly staff, clean surroundings, and fast maintenance service. The amenities are also a great bonus. Whether it's the fitness center, the parking, or the outdoor spaces, everything is convenient and adds to the overall quality of living here. I also feel safe in this community, which is very important to me. and highly recommend it.

                                    Property Manager Response

                                    3/5/2026

                                    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review!
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                                    Current Resident 1386484

                                    Verified Resident 2025

                                    5.0

                                    11/19/2025

                                    Maintenance service was next day after I had made the service request. Very professional and speedy. The service was much appreciated as I had no hot water. Thank you for responding in a timely manner

                                      Property Manager Response

                                      3/5/2026

                                      Thank you for your feedback!

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                                      Current Resident 1199175

                                      Verified Resident 2023 - 2025

                                      3.7

                                      11/12/2025

                                      Community is new, so it looks nice! However, the countertops get dirty quickly and it's hard to clean. One thing that for sure needs improvement is people should pick up after their dogs when taking them on a walk.

                                        Property Manager Response

                                        3/5/2026

                                        Thank you for your feedback! We re glad to hear you re enjoying the new community and that the overall appearance has made a good impression. For the countertops, granite can sometimes show smudges more easily. A quick tip that helps is using a soft cloth with warm water and a small drop of mild dish soap, then drying with a microfiber towel to prevent streaks. This usually keeps granite looking clean without leaving residue. We also appreciate you mentioning pet cleanup. We kindly remind all residents to be courteous neighbors by picking up after their pets so everyone can enjoy the community. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
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                                        Current Resident 1380999

                                        Verified Resident 2025

                                        4.2

                                        10/27/2025

                                        It's too soon to tell. We've only been at the Lakes of Valparaiso for a short while. It's crazy that I have a minimum character number of 200 words for this answer in order to progress to the next question. I do not like this and I find it quite ridiculous

                                          Property Manager Response

                                          3/5/2026

                                          We're so sorry about that! Hopefully now that you've been here for a bit longer you have had a great experience.

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                                          Current Resident 849661

                                          Verified Resident 2020 - 2025

                                          4.3

                                          10/27/2025

                                          The apartments are very nice and very quiet. Maintenance staff is great and always get things done immediately and professionally. Grounds maintenance is not very good and pet control is never enforced.

                                            Property Manager Response

                                            3/5/2026

                                            Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you re enjoying the apartments and quiet community, and that our maintenance team has been helpful and responsive. We also appreciate your comments regarding the grounds and pet policies. Your feedback is important to us, and we will continue working to improve these areas for our residents.

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                                            Current Resident 1232491

                                            Verified Resident 2024 - 2025

                                            4.7

                                            10/27/2025

                                            Parking is sub par. Many units with younger/multiple roommates and visitors preventing people who actually live there to have decent parking. On many occasions I have had to walk clear to the other side of the building to park. There is also a car that has been parked in the same spot with flat tires for the last 6 months.

                                              Property Manager Response

                                              3/5/2026

                                              We're sorry to hear about your experience with the parking. We do our best to follow up on any vehicle that is inoperable.

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                                              Current Resident 1256756

                                              Verified Resident 2024 - 2025

                                              5.0

                                              10/10/2025

                                              Clean. Good service all around. We'll lit. During t he winter the side walks and streets are cleared and kept up with through the day. Location is excellent. Very close yo shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

                                                Property Manager Response

                                                3/5/2026

                                                Thank you for your kind review!

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                                                Current Resident 1169249

                                                Verified Resident 2023 - 2025

                                                4.3

                                                10/6/2025

                                                Great nice staff. Kind ans friendly maintained staffs. Clean amentities. Nice neighbors. Good place to stay. Anytime when there's problem it getting fixed pretty quick. Always keep updated about situation as need.

                                                  Property Manager Response

                                                  3/5/2026

                                                  Thank you for taking the time to review us!
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                                                  Current Resident 1373430

                                                  Verified Resident 2025

                                                  2.0

                                                  9/29/2025

                                                  WORST experience ever! Will not let me break my lease without signing my rights away. They are protecting staff who are abusive and aggressive. I want out of my lease! I. DO. NOT. FEEL. SAFE. AT. 1801 Lake.Superior. rd apt 306. Was also told by staff I was referred to as "that little mexican -----" IM MOT EVEN MEXICAN

                                                    Property Manager Response

                                                    3/5/2026

                                                    We were saddened to see this review and ask that you contact the office to discuss in further detail.

                                                    Floor Plans & Pricing

                                                    1 Bedroom

                                                    1 Bedroom 1 Bath

                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath | 759 - 1,042 sq. ft.

                                                    $1,258 - $1,578

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                                                    1 Bedroom 1 Bath W/ Den

                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath | 960 - 1,081 sq. ft.

                                                    $1,579 - $1,647

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                                                    2 Bedrooms

                                                    2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom

                                                    2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,028 - 1,376 sq. ft.

                                                    $1,682 - $2,180

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                                                    3 Bedrooms

                                                    3 Bedroom 2 bathroom

                                                    3 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,376 - 1,570 sq. ft.

                                                    $2,134 - $2,396

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                                                    Disclaimer: Special, prices and availabilities subject to change.

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                                                    A

                                                    Review Ratings (from 56 reviews)

                                                    Noise

                                                    4.6

                                                    Grounds

                                                    4.4

                                                    Safety

                                                    4.5

                                                    Office Staff

                                                    4.7

                                                    Maintenance

                                                    4.8

                                                    Neighborhood

                                                    4.8

                                                    Survey Scores (from 287 surveys)

                                                    Post-Tour Survey

                                                    4.7

                                                    Move-In Survey

                                                    4.8

                                                    Maintenance & Support Survey

                                                    4.8

                                                    Lease Renewal Survey

                                                    4.3

                                                    Review Count

                                                    A+

                                                    Number of reviews in the past 365 days

                                                    56

                                                    Manager’s Review Engagement

                                                    B

                                                    Percentage of reviews responded to

                                                    67.86%

                                                    Manager’s Review Reply Time

                                                    F

                                                    Average time to respond to reviews

                                                    179.95 days

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
                                                    • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
                                                    Parking
                                                    • Garage
                                                    • Parking
                                                    Other
                                                    • Air Conditioner
                                                    • Balcony or Deck
                                                    • Business Center
                                                    • Cat-Friendly Community
                                                    • Clubhouse
                                                    • Concierge
                                                    • Controlled Access
                                                    • DishWasher
                                                    • Fitness Center
                                                    • Furnished
                                                    • Guest Room
                                                    • High-Speed Internet
                                                    • Large Dog Friendly
                                                    • On-Site Maintenance
                                                    • On-Site Management
                                                    • Playground
                                                    • Pool
                                                    • Premium Flooring
                                                    • Short Term Lease Available
                                                    • Tennis Court
                                                    • Volleyball Court
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                                                    Leasing Options

                                                      • 12 months

                                                    Office Hours

                                                    • Sunday: Closed
                                                    • Monday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
                                                    • Tuesday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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                                                    How is The Lakes of Valparaiso Rated?
                                                    Based on 753 number of votes by renters, The Lakes of Valparaiso is currently rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
                                                    How satisfied are residents with the upkeep and overall appearance of the grounds at The Lakes of Valparaiso?
                                                    The Lakes of Valparaiso is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered good. The grounds are generally well maintained and attractive.
                                                    How effective was the maintenance team when resolving your problem?
                                                    The Lakes of Valparaiso is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered excellent. The maintenance team is very responsive and effective in addressing issues.
                                                    What are noise levels like at The Lakes of Valparaiso?
                                                    The Lakes of Valparaiso is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered excellent. The noise level is consistently low and does not cause any disturbances.
                                                    How safe is The Lakes of Valparaiso?
                                                    The Lakes of Valparaiso is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered excellent. The complex is very secure and safe, with no major safety concerns.
                                                    How satisfied are residents with the neighborhood?
                                                    The Lakes of Valparaiso is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered excellent. The complex is located in a very desirable and safe neighborhood with convenient access to local attractions and services.
                                                    How satisfied are residents with the staff at The Lakes of Valparaiso?
                                                    The Lakes of Valparaiso is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered excellent. The staff is extremely helpful and responsive to resident needs.
                                                    How often does management engage with reviews?
                                                    Managers have responded to 67.86% of their community reviews in the past year.
                                                    How quickly does management engage with reviews?
                                                    Managers have replied within 179.95 days to their community reviews in the past year.
                                                    Who manages The Lakes of Valparaiso?
                                                    Weiss Entities
                                                    What is the pet policy at The Lakes of Valparaiso?
                                                    No pet policy available
                                                    What types of floor plans are available?
                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath
                                                    2 Beds, 2 Baths
                                                    3 Beds, 2 Baths

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                                                    The Lakes of Valparaiso is a 759 - 1,570 sq. ft. apartment in Valparaiso in zip code 46383. This community has a 1 - 3 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $1,258 - $2,396. Nearby cities include Chesterton, Burns Harbor, Portage, Westville, Hobart, Ogden Dunes, New Chicago, Winfield, Lake Station, Hebron, Gary, Merrillville, and Crown Point.