My daughter and niece moved out of home for first time to go to school at UC Merced. We chose this…read morebecause of great location for school bus, safety with the gate and security cameras throughout and all the wonderful amenities. Then we met Julie and she made us feel very comfortable that the girls would be in good hands. All requests are so simple to make through the portal and they are very quick to taking care of everything. The maintenance men Cruz and Leo were great too. They did things like hanging curtains and changing out doorknobs for them without hesitation. Moving out was out of unforeseen circumstances during this awful Covid pandemic and Julie and the owners were more than supportive and understanding of it all. We are blessed and grateful to have had such a wonderful property manager. Julie went above and beyond throughout their stay. It was so good to know that my girls had someone at the office to talk and didn't just see them as tenants. Thank you Julie, staff and owners for the great experience, Rosio, Thalia & Estrella

I am a full time grad student at UC Merced and work a few other jobs aside from that so I am rarely…read moreat home but I think the place is great. Julie from management is really sweet and will help you out even on days she is not here. On a random Sunday my garbage disposal was not working and she send someone over as soon as I sent her an email. I complained once about the neighbors being really noisy at 3am on a Tuesday and she took care of it the next day. I cannot say enough nice things about the management because they are great. The apartment is huge and although the walls are sometimes too thin I feel super safe living here by myself. Everything is roomy but it is still cozy. It is definitely pricier than the rest of Merced but the place is nicer than the rest of Merced. The gym is nice, I mostly use the elliptical but it is always super clean and overlooks the pool which is always nice. Plus it is under MID so I paid $12 in electricity which is SWEET. My electric bill never went over $20 aside from the one time I forgot to pay and they charged me $5 as punishment. I am taking a star off because of the train. I managed to get used to it but it was definitely annoying when I first got here. I still hear it now and it sometimes serves as an alarm clock but it did take some getting used to. There are also people who don't know how to park which is somewhat bothersome but there's always parking for guests right by my apartment. Overall if you think you can get used to the train I think this place is 5 stars. You definitely get what you pay for and more. I love it here and I will miss it now that I am moving out of Merced to the Bay. I cannot recommend it enough.

My boyfriend and I lived here for a total of 2 and a half years, and we loved it! The apartments…read morewere in a great area, as the mall was right across the street, and grocery stores were just around the corner. Nancy the landlady was great, as well as the maintenance, both very responsive to complaints and work order requests. These apartments are over 30 years old, so keep in mind that not everything including the appliances are brand spankin' new, but this never really bothered us. Also, the rent itself was very well-priced for the area, and not to mention, the pools and jacuzzis were amazing! We moved here for college, so we no longer live here, but staying at the Olivewood Apartments definitely enhanced our Merced experience and made it something we'll always remember.

Just moved here 2 months ago so if anything changes I will make new comment but for now it's been…read moregreat. Location is awesome near everything (stores, school, doctor's, Merced mall, etc). Appliances are outdated but I know there are some apartment units that do have updated appliances cuz my friend has all brand new appliances, new carpet and not us (hence the 4 stars). Lots of parking spaces for guests. Each unit has a designated carport. The playground needs to be updated cuz it's very barren but other amenities are nice (pool, jacuzzi, basketball court, gym). Maintenance is very quick to respond which is a huge plus for us. Recommend the apartment manager Nancy she's great person to work with and very responsive. You can call or email and she will respond in a heartbeat. Give us $100 off a month for referring our friends which is nice. Recommend this place (unless you can't stand the train noise cuz you can definitely hear it coming). Rent is comparable to other apartment.

My boyfriend and I called and within seconds the phone was answered and the woman was so pleasant…read moreto talk to. She was super helpful and even gave us directions. She lives at the complex as well and took us on a tour of her apartment to get a feel for how it would be. It was HUGE! The apartment we applied for was being completely redone that day. She was so kind to show us it in progress, and they were putting in a brand new toilet, tub, fridge, stove, counters, cabinets, tile, paint, the works! It already looked amazing not even half way done. We got approved, even with no credit or rental history. All that was required was an extra security deposit, which was no problem. I can't believe I am getting so much for $630, especially brand new everything. They only take checks, cashiers checks, and money orders. NO CASH. Just keep that part in mind. We put the application in at 11 and we found out we were approved by 1:30. It was refreshing that I didn't have to wait 2-10 business days like a lot of other apartments. Additionally, the application fee at the time was $25 per adult. I will edit this with pictures after I move in, and give an update, hopefully it's as good in the future.

From the owner: Meadowlark Apartments community is located in the heart of Merced, California. We are conveniently…read morelocated near the Golden State Highway and Highway 59, close to Michael O Sullivan Bike Path, Bear Creek, and local parks. Our community is within walking distance to Walmart, Target, Food4Less, the 99¢ Only Store, and Ross Dress For Less. Right around the corner, you will find the Merced Mall, banks, restaurants, Lowes, and public transportation. Let Meadowlark Apartments be your gateway to fun and excitement in Merced, California. At Meadowlark Apartments, we've taken care of all of your needs. You're going to love the openness of all three of our one bedroom floor plans.

It really sucks when you can't afford to move because rent is already sucking you dry. When you…read morevoice your concerns. You just get met with "that's not my problem". Sometimes I go without eating because I'm so scared to leave due to not having any safe parking. This place makes me so deeply depressed, I have no where else to go because they keep raising the rent. I write this as I sit in my car for over an hour, due to no parking. The manager lies and refuses to help me with parking, even lying about the back lot being "full". I really don't know what I'm doing anymore, I feel trapped and this place is eating me alive. Ill be lucky if I make it out of here. Yes it's that's serious, please be careful with who you rent from. It could really destroy your life $50 for Wi-Fi they disguise as "cable". They do not give us the option of paying this. Regardless if I use it or not, times are already tough and then after THREE years of living here, they decided to start charging this and an extra $35 for garbage/sewage/water. That one is more understandable even if frustrating because we live in APARTMENTS and usually they eat the cost for it. Cheap owners remodeled a cheap new place that eats your security deposit right up. Oh and expected tickets and break ins! My favorite part. I have all the receipts too:)

I forgot to add a review when I moved out so here's one now! I lived in the Tioga from Dec 2021 to…read moreAug 2022 in a 2 bedroom 2 bath apt. It was a hard decision to leave because I LOVED my apartment, it truly became my home but I had to move back to the Bay Area for business reasons. I 100% enjoyed my time living at the Tioga, they always had little holiday craft events and wine/art/painting events that they would offer for free. the people that worked there were the sweetest and most understanding people ever, as well as the residents! all of them were the sweetest people! I loved walking downtown Merced, seeing all the new restaurants open up. the cheeseburgers at the mainzer were amazing I miss them so much! also getting drinks at native son was always a vibe. Not to mention, the interior design at the Tioga is absolutely stunning, walking in the lobby definitely makes you feel like you want to sit down and read a good book. they do a great job at cleaning and keeping everything in mint condition. also, I love that they have all new modern appliances in the units like washer, dryer, dishwasher and I really loved that AC! especially during the hot summer days, I wouldn't even feel the heat from outside. when I moved out I got mostly all of my deposit back, minus a few hundred dollars, due to cleaning and repainting some edges, and I forgot to return my key fob which is my fault, etc. I reviewed it and all charges made sense. I always made sure to keep my apartment clean and tear free as possible because I love to keep my space looking brand new and I knew if I move out, I'd like to get my deposit. so if you're thinking about moving here, I'd say do it! I had an amazing experience and I appreciate all the people at the tioga for that :) below is a couple pictures of what my apartment looked like

I was one of the first people to be put in the list when they were first being built. Years later…read moreI am disabled and still have no home. I think people are getting passed over and the apartment owners or whoever are giving units to family or friends. I think my civil rights gave been violated

Management is very responsive with any questions or concerns I have. They are very accommodating …read more Love how brand new everything is. And I'm able to have my kids in the gym with me while I'm in there. Overall Highly recommend ....an elevator would've been nice in a building thats 3 stories though.

I lived there for almost three years, in a downstairs one bedroom, beautiful apartment which came…read morewith a fire place and a washer and dryer. Alicia and Jessica are awesome at their jobs. the grounds are always clean and they host holiday events for everyone to come and enjoy. It's a gated apartment which has cameras and security. Their maintenance staff are pretty quick to fix issues. Overall this is probably the best apartment I've lived in gives you a really homey feeling.

I had already given these apartments a review... I thought that once I left I would no longer have…read moreto deal with them.... boy was I wrong! The apartments were sold to a different company a few moths ago, so I thought we would get new management and it would get better... wrong again! I will say the new on-site manager was much nicer than Mary Anne, but the company itself really needs to get their stuff together! Before we moved out mid July, we asked for a walk through so we could know what we needed to fix before we left in order for us to get as much of our deposit as possible. We made an appointment for 9 in the morning, and by 11 no one had shown up still! I called the TRG management office, and they said someone would show up soon.... I had to go to the on-site manager, and she had no clue what was going on. She was able to give me a walk through later that day, and was surprised at how clean we had kept the apartment, after realizing that we had moved in with the apartment being a complete mess! (Dead roaches in the kitchen, spiders and webs in the showers, stains all over the carpet.) About 2 weeks later we finally had our move out day.... we moved all our stuff out... and I think it is safe to say we left the apartment much cleaner than when we first got it! We were supposed to get a letter in the mail about two weeks later, sent to the forwarding address I had put down on the paperwork, but of course I didn't get anything. Turns out they claimed that they "didn't have a forwarding address" and they sent it to the bear creek apartments. Hello? Did they not realize we had moved out?! After never receiving our deposit back (way past the 21 days), many calls, and leaving many unanswered messages, we were finally told that WE owed them about 200 dollars! They claimed it was for paint repairs, cleaning, and other stuff... thankfully we took before a day after pictures of the way the apartment was when we received it and how we left it. We must have not left the apartment. In as bad of a condition as they claimed, because not long after we left someone else was already living there! I can assure you we didn't owe them anything, and if anything we left the apartment in better condition than when we first got it! The lady who supposedly cleans, really doesn't do anything. And if anything else we did her job for her! Thankfully we were able to get our FULL deposit back... but it only took about a month of calls and headaches, not to mention the drive from LA to Merced! My advice to you: Stay away!!! Stay away from Bear creek apartments, and stay away from TRG as a whole! Unless you want to live in old run down apartments and have your money stolen from you! Don't let the cheap prices fool you, they're cheap for a reason!

Have requested maintenance to the apartment because I am now disabled and need the tub to the…read moreapartment lower to get in and a ramp to get out of apt. I have not heard any responses to my emergency help from the managers to make repairs or to move me to a disabled apt. I have been there for many years and need their response and have put in a work order as they require repairs. I am a senior and need help from the managers or owners to see how we as seniors need help to live in their apartment. Thank- You Apt.56

Still haven't received a phone call from laurel glen. And not only that the eviction has now been…read moreplaced on my credit. How does someone charge $6,200 with only one month left on the lease??? Doesn't make sense don't live here unless you want to get charged up the ass for finishing the lease or being evicted. Thank you for abusing your power on innocent lives.

Save your money and go for the cheaper options in Merced…read more Highlights: 1. They don't fix. They duct tape repairs. 2. White truck needs a designated employee parking. 3. "Luxury" 6 ~$2000 a month

Honestly ITS A WHOLE SCAM. They're nice to reel you in. I lived here, in a single bedroom, for…read moreabout a year and a half. During my stay I would say my experience was barely tolerable. I lived in the bottom unit and above me lived a man who was extremely rude, loud and inconsiderate. He would stomp on the floor repeatedly stating that my tv was too loud, when it was on volume 10. He even called security for a noise complaint and the security asked what the issue was and even stated he could not hear my tv from my front door. Mind you, I'm a young female who lived alone. I complained to the office management several times and received zero responses and continued to live under a man who would play his surround sound at a volume that made my place rattle. Very hypocritical on his part. Next, the garbage man was extremely petty and inconsiderate of the only entrance on R street. The office does not send out the trash schedule so it's a guessing game on when the trash guy would bring all the dumpsters and block off the R street entrance and proceed to aggressively wave you on or glare at you until you left and went all the way around, even though your building was near that entrance. I complained and asked the management to please either provide a schedule or ask him to leave a space open, as he did before, for cars to pass through. Nothing was done and he continued on with the childlike actions. I also was trying to pay rent in cash one time, so I was not late and they turned me away, stating that they can't accept it and never have nor never will. Awkward. Like a payment is a payment and you could explain it differently. Also, when I gave my 30 days notice their response was just "send me the forwarding address" and their email signature. It was overall, very uncomfortable, my neighbor made it incredibly hard to feel safe in my home (as he would also yell things like "bitch" through the ceiling) and again nothing was done. I made many complaints that all went left unanswered, but as soon as the complex needed something they would hound you at their convenience. Another issue I had was the mailbox. My mailbox was literally at the opposite end of the street from my building when there was another mailbox right out front. It just didn't make sense how they operated things and never handled complaints or requests. I felt like I had to tolerate the entire year there and it, overall, impacted me negatively. I chose to move out a month early because I could not handle my neighbors behavior and the various issues around the complex. Also be advised, when you move out they Will charge you a cleaning fee per room, whether you clean it or not, because they knit pick little things like a spot around the sink after over a year there. Or an $80 fee to vacuum a room that was already dusted and vacuumed. It was very unfair, frustrating, expensive and overwhelming for a young renter. It's also irritating that I never missed a rent payment either so there was no reason for the inconsideration of their tenant.

I just moved in during the summer. for starters, when i moved in i was told id be getting a…read morereplacement sink and a resurfaced shower, due to the fact that the people who lived here before me messed both up. the shower was resurfaced in a decent timely matter, but that still took about a month or two. and my replacement sink is yet to come. the blinds on the windows disintegrate when you touch them. also, when we moved in there was still residue on the walls, doors and cabinets, what is think are pee stains in the carpet, and crumbs in the cabinet from the previous renters. now, my biggest issue is the fact that since the day we moved in we have found an abundance of bugs in this apartment. from worms to earwigs, we've found just about everything in here. i have asked them multiple times to come and spray for bugs because it is disgusting and absurd. they say they sprayed outside but nothing ever changes. i vacuum my carpet multiple times a week and im still finding bugs within the carpet. i have called on multiple different occasions and nothing changes.

beware!! all the vendors overcharged! we cleaned the whole apt, just the bathroom needed cleaning…read morefor that they charged us $380.!!!!! the carpet had one small stain, $275!!! theives. is village landing getting a kickback for hiring them????? stay away from this place!!!