Apartment Ratings | Meadows Ratings and Reviews

Meadows: Nice green place to live in LA (Recommending!)

2008-02-18T02:47:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in the Meadows for almost 8 months and really liked it. Management is extremely good though maintenance people are little slow. I had a 2 bedroom apartment and it was really well planned. Lots of closets, big living room and nice kitchen. Main pool is well managed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: It isn't what it seems... (Not Recommending)

2008-02-13T13:34:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here since 05', and it's been nothing but a hassle the whole time!First of all, I live on the first floor. Down here, when someone uses their Garbage Disposal, it backs up into my sink, and BATHTUB? Yeah, I have ground up food and god only knows what ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Love It (Recommending!)

2008-02-11T12:00:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved here three years and now have outgrown our apartment. We will miss this place and have on;y good things to say about The Meadows. We will miss the sense of community and all the friends we have met. We will miss the friendly maintenance staff as well. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: do not live here, very terrible & expensive (Not Recommending)

2007-10-25T23:14:31-06:00

From medallion: well hmmm, where do i start, lemme start by saying that i pay 1586 dollars for a 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment and the apartment they showed me was 30 square feet bigger then the one they moved me in. another problem i had was both of my nieghbors and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Consolidated Smart Systems (direct tv) is the worst (Not Recommending)

2007-06-02T21:26:38-06:00

From cssistheworst: Satellite down again! Twice in the last 30 days! No TV for over 24 hours! How do I file a complaint against CSS? ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Elevator down for 2 months (Not Recommending)

2007-05-04T23:05:18-06:00

From live320: Elevator has been down for 2 months since March 7 and will be down for at least 3 more weeks. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: NOT WORTH IT (Not Recommending)

2007-06-29T20:13:42-06:00

From kittikats83: The Meadows isn't all that bad, but it's not worth the money and frustrations. The Meadows have both pros and cons. Here is a list of both:Pros:-Wonderful and beautiful landscaping-Elevators (the complex IS 3 stories)-Nicely modeled apartments: made of rug, wood, and tile-like linoleum (bathroom only)-The community gatherings, such as ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Management Becoming Intrusive about Appearances (Recommending!)

2008-02-11T16:42:29-06:00

From yanissa: I've lived at the Meadows for 2 1/2 years. Unfortunately, they've recently started to be overly controlling about resident's balconies and what can be seen of our apartments through the windows (the living room front wall is all glass and there are floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedrooms, so you can ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Don't judge the Meadows by its Beauty (Not Recommending)

2007-02-26T19:46:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I fell in love with the serene beauty of the complex but soon regretted it. Crime, hassles, rudeness, and unbelieveable costs sum up the problems at the Meadows. This was the only truly bad living experience I've ever had. I had so many hassles here it chased me out of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Invasion of Privacy (Not Recommending)

2006-12-06T06:25:08-06:00

From meadows99: I actually enjoyed living here until they removed the privacy barriers between balconies for no reason -- without notice or explanation.

It's impossible to read the paper on the balcony like I used to. The people next door are very noisy, not to mention thay have a cat.

Just three months ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Definitely not recommended. (Not Recommending)

2007-05-12T00:55:14-06:00

From vkuhl@sprynet.com: I moved to the Meadows in Sept. 2006. I enjoy the convenience of the location and the grounds are nice, but I have had problems with noisy gangbanging neighbors, who were obviously dealing dope out of their unit. They had screaming tirades in the middle of the night, play rap ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Everything you need to know about the Meadows (Not Recommending)

2006-09-02T14:04:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here four years in a tiny studio. The rent the first two years went up $15 a year, which is understandable. The third year it went up $65 which is not and this year, had I signed my lease for a fifth year, it would have WENT UP ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Bend over if you want to live at the Meadows (Not Recommending)

2006-08-09T16:11:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: What a nightmare. I lived in this crap hole for almost two years before finally breaking my lease. The absolute worst apartment living experience. Ever.

When I went to the registration office, I was rushed through the rental forms and treated rudely. I should have known right then. When I asked ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Look for other options (Not Recommending)

2006-07-06T23:45:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros:
- Nice landscaping, pools, and gym.

- Organized events like picnics.

- Big apartments.

Cons:
- Your guests always will have trouble parking.

- Rent goes up by about $85 every year for a 1-bedroom... mine would cost $1400 if I stayed.

- The management tries to scam you. They are trying to keep ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Lived there for 3 years. (Recommending!)

2006-04-26T19:11:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros:

The repair/maintence crew is extremely friendly, and will do their best to help you. I really trust them.

Absolutely beautiful landscaping.

The apartments are a decent size for the area and cost. The kitchens and bathrooms are pretty small though.

If you like squirrels (and I do), you will like it here. ;)

The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Great Experience (Recommending!)

2006-04-03T13:06:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall great experience. I moved here from out of state for a new job and the staff was wonderful, they helped me find my way around town.

Sad to leave but I was able to afford to buy a condo down the streeto. I love the neighborhood. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: If You're Considering the Meadows Apartments...Don't (Not Recommending)

2006-03-19T15:32:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: One of my biggest regrets in the past two years of my life was moving into the Meadows Apartments; what a truly frustrating experience.
The garbage situation is out of control. Garbage is not picked up everyday so by Sunday the garbage receptacles are overflowing and allover the grounds�makes you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Lots of Robbery Reported, Cops know the way in and out of this apt (Not Recommending)

2006-03-13T07:05:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My motorcycle was stolen and it seems there are 600 houses and almost everybody in the Culver city had keys to this apt. Security is AWEFUL. After leasing there enquiring inside people told that there were 4 bikes missing in the last 6 months. Its really sad that the management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Could be a lot better (Not Recommending)

2006-01-26T16:06:09-06:00

From hp100: I went to see the apartments and left running. There was shady residents and it was very loud. There was also a lot of squirrels who were not afraid of people. It seemed very dirty and the staff was rude. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Maintenance staff constantly changing, apts falling apart (Not Recommending)

2006-01-23T14:13:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband and I lived at the Meadows from August 2004-September 2005. The first several months were a total nightmare. They assigned us the wrong parking spot so we had no parking when we moved in, and then had to deal with an insane upstairs neighbor. She would watch violent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: BEWARE (Not Recommending)

2005-12-15T14:32:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It may seem nice but trust me this place is a rip-off. There was crime in the complex inside and out. No parking is availabe EVER on the street. And the staff in the office are a bunch of rude idiots! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: 2 years and not leaving yet... (Recommending!)

2005-12-10T19:03:20-06:00

From christiana: I grew up in Culver City, and when I moved back to LA from San Francisco decided that I wanted to live in Culver City again. I checked out tons of overpriced, yet tiny apartments. Then, I found the Meadows. The price was a little high, but it came with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: seemed like a good idea (Not Recommending)

2005-11-18T22:40:46-06:00

From aiboi06: But then again most things on the other side of the fence start out that way. The situation with this Apartment Complex is that they are media Nazis. Any television or telephone service is required to go through their media company (Rainbow Media Group)who charge a premium for use of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Welll (Recommending!)

2005-10-05T00:52:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Over priced for the neighborhood but the apartment was HUGE! I lived in a one den 1 quarter bathroom. It was basically a 2 bedroom. Parking is horrible. One assigned spot and good luck if you have guest. Good luck for your guest to find your apartment tooo its a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: It's not THAT bad... (Recommending!)

2005-07-28T17:22:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: PROS: For the westside, it's very reasonable in price. Yes, parking can get a bit congested, but once you figure out a system, it works out great. When we first moved in, we did have ant problems, but that quickly diminished after the exterminator did his thing. The building we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: (Not Recommending)

2005-07-27T21:37:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management staff can be very rude and unhelpful. Not accomidating with roomate situations. Parking outside the apartments is rediculous so you must pay for spots but good luck having guests come over. Community is very nice. Unfortunately my building had a huge ant and spider problem. We had ants ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Thin walls but a great value (Recommending!)

2005-07-24T18:48:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Or should I say "wall". On one side in every single the wall isn't a normal wall. I.e. no plasterboard or insulation, just 2 interleaved pieces of wood. It doesn't look bad but trust me you can hear everything on that side. I lived next door to someone from another ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: I'm happy...NOT living at the Meadows (Not Recommending)

2004-11-15T23:03:46-06:00

From yankeeboy: Now that I've moved out of the Meadows, I feel I can write a fair review of the place. Problems actually began before I moved in. After handing over my deposit check, they called me a few days later to inform me that the unit they had promised would not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Don't do it. (Not Recommending)

2004-10-21T00:49:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
I was at The Meadows for a year when I first came to LA and all I can say is if chlorinated brooks & cute little squirrels do it for you, go for it.

However, I sat through the inconvenience of months of renovations where I had to be shuttled ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Not 'The perfect place to live'... (Not Recommending)

2004-09-23T15:18:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I thought it would be 'The perfect place to live'...

I have been there several years. At least once a month there are notices mentioning the vandalism within the complex, robberies on a monthy basis. This is a gated community - although the gates are open all the time!

The laundry ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: I should have known. (Not Recommending)

2004-08-03T00:00:00-06:00

From VividPinkDaisy: When moving out to Los Angeles, my friend Samantha told me NOT to move to The Meadows. She lived there for a year and found it to be a complete nightmare. Another friend of mine had just moved to The Meadows, and informed me that she liked it. I went ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Ok (Recommending!)

2003-10-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been there for about three years.
The Good:
Excellent landscaping - Probably the best for the price in the area
Well maintained apartments - New appliances. Maintenance is very prompt. Even though the apartments are quite old (built in the 1970´s) they look quite good considering the dumps you get in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Reasonable Prices, Questionable Management (Not Recommending)

2003-08-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Having lived in The Meadows for two years, I can say that I also lived through the hell of the renovation process. The problem is that the lease contract does permit the management to enter your home to perform the upgrades, but unfortunately the management was inconsiderate of their tenant´s ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: (Recommending!)

2003-08-30T00:00:00-06:00

From LALADYTOO: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: A nice place to live (Recommending!)

2003-05-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have enjoyed living at the Meadows. Overall the community is very well maintained and the staff seemed genuinely interested in taking care of my needs. The grounds are lovely! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: I would not live there again! (Not Recommending)

2003-05-09T00:00:00-06:00

From legacyangel: It was overpriced. Everytime the lease ended they raised the rents, even though the market did not call for it. When I moved they charged an arm and a leg for move out costs. They tried to charge me to upgrade the carpet for new residents and never answered any ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: (new) Management much better now... (Recommending!)

2003-04-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
Have seen this complex go thru many changes. I experienced a lot of the awful things that other reviewers talk about. I stayed because it USED to be nice; and I work in the area. Things may be getting better now. The guest parking, though, is a nightmare.

The new management--esp. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: I´m Happy! (Recommending!)

2003-02-06T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I came across this site quite by accident and decided to write a review while I was here. I have lived at The Meadows for just 1 year now and I have been very happy here!

The office staff is nice and friendly. The maintenance guys are the best! The grounds ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Eh, it´s ok... (Recommending!)

2002-12-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve lived in the Meadows for around a year and am moving out and into a house.

I´ve found the Meadows staff to be very friendly and responsive. The security is essentially nonexistant and there are around 2 break-ins a month (700 unit complex), almost all are on the first floor. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Its very costly... not worth it... (Not Recommending)

2002-09-23T00:00:00-06:00

From raja90230: Not worth for the rent u pay... but maintainance support is good. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Noisy and expensive (Not Recommending)

2002-07-18T00:00:00-06:00

From Live_elsewhere: I moved in a studio of the Meadows in 1998.
Back then my rent was $650/month. My apt was
close to the parking structure and to be fair
I must say that I enjoyed the amenities
(pool and gym).

When I moved in, I noticed that the pipes
outside the building would be very noisy
on rainy ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: "The suckiest place to live." (Not Recommending)

2002-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management at this place is rude and careless, they don´t care about your concerns at all. The grounds are nice but once you are in, problems start and they never seem to end.

When I moved in, very shortly a ring was stolen from my apartment by a worker who ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Proceed with caution...depends on what you value most. (Not Recommending)

2002-06-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Have seen Meadows go through changes. Management changed from good or okay to bad during a renovations they did here. They were uncaring, didnt seem to understand human needs in a living situation, especially while tearing up the entire grounds, repainting everything, fixing everything, remodeling, inside apts. too, lots of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: bait and switch is right (Not Recommending)

2002-06-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: our instincts upon even visiting the grounds and feeling this place advertised something different than it delivered proved right. watch out!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: This is a great apartment community. (Recommending!)

2002-02-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the Meadows for several years and couldn´t be more satisfied. I have lived in many apartment communities and this one has got it right. Don´t believe any of the negative comments. All apartments will have problems from time to time. The difference is that the management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: This place is GREAT!!! (Recommending!)

2002-02-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live at the meadows and have now been here for 3 1/2 years and I love it here! The renovations were a little bumpy, but hey it was well worth it! The complex is beautiful and the landscape is lovely! You can tell that a lot of time and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Problems (Not Recommending)

2001-11-06T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in the Meadows for 9 years. I never had a major problem, however in Sept. 2000 new neighbors moved in above us. First the management allowed them to move in at all hours of the night. When the noise did not stop I continued to call the office ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Noisy Bad Management (Not Recommending)

2001-10-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
This complex is a series of old buildings with thin walls that have been given a cheap cosmetic make-over so that over-priced rents can be charged. If you are unfortunate enough to get loud, obnoxious and inconsiderate neighbors you will hate livng here as there is barely any sound barrier ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Please use caution when moving here, or just keep looking (Not Recommending)

2001-06-20T00:00:00-06:00

From collect__200@go.com: I was robbed here in the parking lot near my apartment. The policeman who responded to my 911 call couldn´t located security at all that evening to give them a description of the bad guy. The apratment complex does not accept packages for you, at all. The lovely rivers, which ... [click to read full apartment review]

Meadows: Problems Have Solutions At "The Perfect Place to Live" (Recommending!)

2001-05-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have found living at the Meadows to be an enjoyable experience. Although there are problems, there are also solutions. For example, if you are concerned about the walk to and from your parking space, prior to moving in request an apartment near the parking structure. Same with elevators, laundry ... [click to read full apartment review]