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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Fitness center
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Walk-in closets
  • Ceiling fans
  • Business center
  • Private balcony or patio

Location

518 Tacoma Drive, Garland, Texas 75043, United States
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Management

Meadow Creek Apartments

Leasing office

(972) 303-8974

Property Overview

Meadow Creek Apartments receives a commendable overall rating of 8.8 from Zumper, reflecting its excellent value and amenities, which include a fitness center, spacious floor plans, and private balconies or patios. With a perfect score for price and amenities, alongside a strong location rating of 9, this property ensures residents enjoy convenience and comfort. Additionally, its noted pet friendliness, supported by nearby grooming services and pet supply stores, enhances its appeal for renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Meadow Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Meadow Creek Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

A1 - Meadow Creek1 bed1 bath620 sqft$1,025 /mo2 units available
B1 - Meadow Creek2 bed1 bath800 sqft$1,199–$1,250 /mo2 units available
B2 - Meadow Creek2 bed2 bath850 sqft$1,350 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Meadow Creek Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCeiling Fan
Fauxwood Plank FlooringFireplace
Kitchen BacksplashWasher/Dryer Connection

Appliances

Energy Saving AppliancesIn-Unit Laundry

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units128
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About Meadow Creek Apartments

HomeApartments in Garland Meadow Creek Apartments

Apply NOW and Take Advantage of our MOVE-IN SPECIAL! $500 off First Full Month's Rent! Reduced Rates on select vacant units and only $150 Admin Fee. Move-In by 12/31/2025. Schedule a tour now for more information! It’s time to live your best life! Discover the Meadow Creek difference—featuring spacious 1, 2, or 3-bedroom floor plans, upscale hardwood floors, new appliances, ceiling fans, and walk-in closets. Enjoy your own private balcony or patio. Exclusive community amenities include our rejuvenating pool, fitness center, beautiful clubhouse complete with a pool table, a business center, and an outdoor grill area perfect for socializing with friends. And our pet-friendly policy means your fur babies are welcome too!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Meadow Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Meadow Creek Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Meadow Creek Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Meadow Creek Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Meadow Creek Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Meadow Creek Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Meadow Creek Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Edith was so nice she let me know everything about the apartment complex she explained everything that I will have to pay when I move in. I'm definitely moving there and would recommend my friends to this community also

Ratanja Franklin

Ratanja Franklin

Sep 14, 2024

Love the property and the apartment very clean. Edith was very helpful

Evelyn Jones

Evelyn Jones

Aug 15, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Meadow Creek Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Meadow Creek Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Garland

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% lower than 1-bedrooms in Garland.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Meadow Creek Apartments to be 19% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Garland.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Garland
A table of studio rental data trends in Garland
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,067
January 2024$1,073
February 2024$1,073
March 2024$1,036
April 2024$1,062
May 2024$1,012
June 2024$979
July 2024$993
August 2024$1,056
September 2024$1,088
October 2024$979
November 2024$1,054
December 2024$1,074
January 2025$1,097
February 2025$1,080
March 2025$1,118
April 2025$1,104
May 2025$1,099
June 2025$1,035
July 2025$1,151
August 2025$1,145
September 2025$1,159
October 2025$1,151
November 2025$1,129

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 518 Tacoma Drive?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$41,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,025.
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Schools near Meadow Creek Apartments

Classical Center at Vial Elementary School

126 creekview dr

garland, TX, 75043

K-5Public
A

Shugart Elementary School

4726 rosehill rd

garland, TX, 75043

PK, K-5Public
B-

George Washington Carver Elementary School

2200 wynn joyce

garland, TX, 75043

PK, K-5Public
B-

Handley Elementary School

3725 broadway blvd

garland, TX, 75043

2-5Public
B

Toler Elementary School

3520 guthrie rd

garland, TX, 75043

PK, K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Garland near 518 Tacoma Drive

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 518 Tacoma Drive, Garland

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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