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The Meadows Apartments

514 Lark Court, Novato, CA 94947

Property Summary

Located in Novato, this two-story apartment community offers 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans. Residents have access to shared amenities including a pool, spa, clubhouse, and on-site laundry facilities. The units feature modern touches such as quartz countertops, laminate or hardwood flooring, and private patios or balconies. Each home is equipped with a dishwasher, disposal, and refrigerator. The property provides both covered and off-street parking options for residents. Please note that this is a walk-up building and the community does not allow pets.

Renter brief

At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,050/mo.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

The unit

Checked 19 hours ago

$2,050 /mo
1 bd · 1 ba · 636 ft² · Unit 204
Available Oct 1

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,050
Within 3 mi median$2,595

Source · 34 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

21% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 34 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessBelow average

11.0 mi straight-line distance to Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 8, 2026

ParkingStrong

On-site parking listed

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 8, 2026

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Clubhouse
  • Covered Parking
  • Pool
  • Recycling

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents frequently praise the manager, Tina, and the well-maintained property.
  • However, several reviews express serious concerns about Tina's management style, describing it as unprofessional and unfair.
  • 3.4 stars across 5 reviews.
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Hannah Ivkovich
9 months ago
Google
We have lived here for 2 years. Tina has always been clear, kind, and willing to help us to the best of her ability. She does a great job of clearly communicating what we (residents) can expect and ma...
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Autumn Williams
2 years ago
Google
I often talk with my friends and family about how much I absolutely love the Meadows. It's time I review it! The atmosphere is respectful, and the environment is beautiful and well kept. Tina is a pro...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Larkspur Ferry Terminal · 11.0 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Grocery Outlet · 0.2 mi
  • Dining
    103 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Hill Park · 0.3 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 22.9 mi

Nearby Schools

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 8, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 8, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Larkspur Ferry Terminal is 11.0 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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