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Alvera at The Meadows

688 W Nicholes Ln, American Fork, UT 84003

70 reviews · May 2021 – May 2026

The short version

Alvera at The Meadows in American Fork holds 3.7★ across 70 public reviews. No sustained change-point — the rating has held steady over time. American Fork property crime runs about 14.7 per 1,000 residents — 2% below the Utah average. Walkability is 16.2/20 (Most walkable).

Overall

3.7★
70 reviews

Trend

Steady
no significant change point

Average rating over time · 3-mo smoothed

Common questions

Each answer links to the section that backs it.

Is Alvera at The Meadows a good place to live?
We don't grade places — but the record is clear: across its 70 reviews it holds a steady 3.7★, with no month where the rating clearly moved. Read the praise and complaints below and decide for yourself.See the timeline
What do reviewers praise and complain about at Alvera at The Meadows?
Reviewers most often praise Management and Maintenance; the most common complaints are Fees & rent, Parking, Noise.Read the reviews
Does management respond to reviews at Alvera at The Meadows?
Management replies to 31% of reviews, and 40% of 1–2★ ones.See responsiveness
How does Alvera at The Meadows compare to nearby apartments?
By overall rating, it ranks #151 of the 207 apartments we track within 20 miles.See the local ranking
Is Alvera at The Meadows in a safe area?
Crime figures are city-wide, not building-specific. American Fork reports about 14.7 property offenses per 1,000 residents a year — 2% below the Utah average (FBI).See the crime data
What's near Alvera at The Meadows?
The nearest grocery is 0.5 mi away, and 41 restaurants sit within a mile.See what's nearby
How walkable is Alvera at The Meadows?
It scores 16.2/20 for walkability, most walkable (EPA).See livability

The apartment itself

as of Jun 2026

1–3 bed · 5801,280 sq ft

9 floorplans

1 bed
580–729 sqft · 4 plans
2 bed
1,030–1,094 sqft · 2 plans
3 bed
1,192–1,280 sqft · 3 plans

Managed by Avenue5 Residential

Also operates Axio 8400, BLVD 120, Boulder Canyon, Canyon View Apartments, Haven on Highland, Heritage at Draper, Hidden Meadows, Proximity Apartment Homes — among the buildings we track.

Amenities

PoolFitness centerIn-unit laundryPet-friendlyBalcony / patioplaygroundmountain views9-ft ceilingsfaux wood flooringgranite countertopskitchen islandsbuilt-in pantriesprimary bedroomswalk-in closetsWiFi smart homeoutdoor grilling
Check current availability & pricingOn the official site for Alvera at The Meadows— we track the rating history, they list what's open now.

From the property's own listingliveatalvera.com, as of Jun 2026. We don't show rent or availability — those change; verify current details with the property. Apartment History is not affiliated with or endorsed by this property or its management.

How consistent is the rating

Fairly consistent±0.5

Its rating has stayed within about ±0.5★ of its average over time, month to month.

Biggest dip: −1.3recovered

Sharpest stretch: fell from about 4.3★ to 3.0★ around Mar 2026, and has since climbed back.

Measured from the rating weighted by how many reviews back each month, so a single review can't swing it. Sourced, not scored.

Every review over time

All 70 reviews by rating, back to May 2021. Bands of orange show when low ratings clustered. (Older dates are approximate.)

How the rating mix shifted over time

Share of each star rating by year, normalized to 100% — so a growing orange band means a rising share of low reviews, whatever the volume. (Older years are approximate.)

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Rating trend, two ways

Mean (solid) vs median (dashed) by year — a gap means opinion split that year.

Of the reviews left each year, the share that were 1–2★ — the unhappy-review rate.

When complaints happened

Complaint themes by year (reviews rated ≤3★). Stronger color = raised more often.

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Which complaints are rising or fading

Complaint mentions per year for the top themes, one row per theme — read each row's shape to see which problems are growing and which are fading.

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What reviewers praise vs complain about

Click any topic to read those reviews.

Praised
Complained
Praise · Management (31)
  • ★★★★★May 2026
    Maintenance

    These five stars are for the maintenance guy CRAIG!! He should be running the whole business!! The rest is well um… two thumbs down.

  • ★★★★★Apr 2026

    Went in for a tour and Jessica Flores was so helpful! Great location!

    Management responded

    Hi Chelsea, We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience during your tour and that Jessica was able to assist you. Thank you for highlighting our great location! We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

  • ★★★★★Apr 2026
    Cleanliness

    I am looking for a new place and ran into Alvera apartments on google. I called to get info which Jessica was super nice and helpful, she even offered me a tour of the place. These are some really nice apartments! The place is so clean and organized and all the staff is super welcoming. thanks Jessica and Craig for all your help, hope to be back soon!

    Management responded

    Hi Liz, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're delighted to hear that Jessica and Craig were able to assist you and that you found our apartments to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

  • ★★★★★Apr 2026
    Cleanliness

    I recently toured Alvera Apartments and honestly had such a great experience. The property is really clean and well taken care of. Jessica, the manager, was super friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. She took her time answering all my questions and made the whole tour feel comfortable and welcoming.

    Management responded

    Hi Alejandra, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience touring Alvera Apartments. We're delighted to hear that you found the property well-maintained and that Jessica provided such a friendly and informative tour. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

  • ★★★★★Apr 2026
    Maintenance

    The Front Office and the Maintenance staff has been super helpful. We recently moved into a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit and we had a question about a dish washer that had some general wear and tear and they took care of the issue for us the same day. Their team responds to questions very quickly and the service has been excellent. I want to shout out Craig the maintenace supervisor for his service and help!

    Management responded

    Hi Jordan, Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that our front office and maintenance staff, especially Craig, have been helpful and responsive. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're glad to have you as part of our community. If you need anything else, feel free to reach out.

  • ★★★★★Feb 2026
    Maintenance

    I’ve had a seamless experience moving in. Brooke has been immensely helpful, and Craig was in here day one fixing things for me. Great, close knit, caring team. Made moving in here pleasant and easy!

    Management responded

    Hi Allison, Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that Brooke and Craig were able to assist you effectively and make your move-in process smooth. We appreciate your kind words about our team and are glad to have you as part of our community.

  • ★★★★★Dec 2025

    Brooke and Craig were such lovely people. I really enjoyed the property and they treated me so nicely would definitely recommend. Thank you again guys.!!!

    Management responded

    Hi Doug, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Brooke and Craig made your experience enjoyable. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back!

  • ★★★★★Oct 2025
    Maintenance

    Wife and I have loved Alvera. Lived here 2 years now and have enjoyed living here. It has a lot of a younger crowd, which makes it a vibe. Craig who works as the apartment maintenance tech is amazing. Very quick and helpful when it comes to any issues. Great place to live.

    Management responded

    Hi Benjamin, Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that you and your wife have enjoyed living at Alvera and appreciate your kind words about Craig. It's wonderful to know that our community and team have made your stay enjoyable.

  • ★★★★★Jun 2025
    NoiseCleanliness

    We love living here! So central to everything. Quiet and reliable! Management is dedicated and helpful for everything we need. Facility’s are well maintained and neighbors and friendly.

    Management responded

    Hi Branden, thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy the central location, quiet environment, and our dedicated management team. It's great to know that you find the facilities well-maintained and the community friendly. We appreciate your feedback!

  • ★★★★★May 2025
    Cleanliness

    I am one of newest tenants at Alvera at The Meadows. I am thrilled to live here and to have had such an incredible experience moving in. Lorrie in the front office went over and beyond to make this a smooth transition for me. Her staff is friendly and efficient and the grounds are clean and well-kept. I am proud to call Alvera at The Meadows my new home!

    Management responded

    Hi Nathan, Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that Lorrie and the team made your move-in smooth and welcoming. It's wonderful to know you're enjoying your new home at Alvera at The Meadows. Welcome to the community!

  • ★★★★★Apr 2025
    MaintenanceCleanliness

    i recently moved in and i am so happy with how spacious and nice my apartment is. i was also impressed with how helpful and kind lorrie was when it came to any questions that i had for her and getting me moved in as quick as possible. when i needed a light to be replaced, maintenance was done as quickly as possible and was very efficient. i highly recommend living here!

    Management responded

    Hi Katelyn, Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new apartment and that Lorrie and our maintenance team were able to assist you efficiently. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

  • ★★★★★Sep 2024

    I have two years living here is a great place with great location! The staff is very helpful!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • ★★★★★Aug 2024
    MaintenanceAmenitiesPets & policy

    The office personnel were very courteous and helpful. Craig, the service manager, responds quickly in effectively maintaining these apartments all with a cheerful attitude. The apartments are in top condition. Wonderful amenities! Dog friendly. location is easily accessible to I-15 and shopping. Outside clean and well maintained.

  • ★★★★★Aug 2024
    Maintenance

    I just moved in a month ago and it has been the best experience. The move in process was easy. Kiley is the sweetest and was so responsive. Craig has answered and helped with any problems I have had.

  • ★★★★★Aug 2024
    Maintenance

    Other than the amazing location Alvera also has the best office and maintenance team I’ve got to work with at any apartment complex Craig is so kind and quick to fix any issues or problems I run into can’t wait to resign my lease and continue living at such a great complex thanks to everyone who has made my experience top tier

  • ★★★★★May 2024
    MaintenanceAmenities

    I lived here for over almost 2 years and loved it. I actually miss living there and wish I never had left my home. Awesome staff from the office to maintenance! They definitely take care of all residents and make sure all amenities are kept well.Great place to live at. Walking distance to absolutely everything.

  • ★★★★★Feb 2024
    Pets & policy

    Have lived here almost a year and have loved every minute of it! Perfect location, spacious newly built apartments, great staff, and pet friendly. I don't have any complaints and recommend the Alvera to everyone!

  • ★★★★★Feb 2024
    Pets & policyNoiseSafety

    Best apartment I've ever lived at. Management is great. They are kind and respectful. Pet friendly. Amazing location. I never hear neighbors, the walls are very well sound-proofed. Safe area. Would highly recommend.

  • ★★★★★Feb 2024

    I love the location of these apartments. So close to AF canyon, the freeway, restaurants, shops and much more! The manager is great. She is doing her best to make this place lovable for everyone and really cares about peoples concerns.

  • ★★★★★Feb 2024

    The new manager is great, really cleaning the place up and holding people accountable, which makes it a nicer place to live. It’s a great place to live. Me and husband love it!

  • ★★★★★Feb 2024

    The managers here at Alavara are on top of things. The apartment itself is located in a nice neighborhood with quick access to the highway, shopping nearby in American Fork, and you're right between Salt Lake City and Provo, if you need to go to a "bigger city", but all the ups of living in a smaller, family-friendly town.

  • ★★★★Feb 2024
    AmenitiesParking

    I have been living in Alvera for little over a year now. I love this place due to its proximity to Target, Cinemark, Walmart, Khols, Costco and a variety of fast food outlets and restaurants. The apartments are new, spacious and come with great amenities. The property manager Jennifer is kind and helpful all the time. She cares about the residents and does her best to resolve their issues. She also comes up with innovative ideas to make the place better. Recently she revamped the parking arrangement for all the apartments and now every resident has easy accessibility to their parking space. Craig responds to all the maintenance requests in a timely manner. McKenna at the front desk is always receptive of our queries and concerns. I would like to give five stars but Alvera’s lease breakage policy is a huge financial burden. Most of the places in Utah have lease breakage penalty as one or two month’s base rent. But in Alvera you have a legal obligation to continue paying rent till the end of your lease term no matter when you break the lease. If you have no problem with completing your lease term Alvera is the best place to be!

  • ★★★★★Jan 2024

    The price tag is higher than other places, but the location and services of the company makes it worth it. New management is on top of things very well and the quality of the property makes it a great place to live.

  • ★★★★★Jan 2024

    We have loved living here, management is wonderful and the apartments are very nice and comfortable.

  • ★★★★Jan 2024

    I lived here for a little over 2 years, and when we first moved in everything was perfect, until the apartment manager (Derrick) left and things were kinda going downhill until Jennifer started working, she's on top of everything, great apartment manager! The location is right in the middle of everything which is great.

  • ★★★★★Jul 2023

    Just picked up my keys for my new apartment here, and I am absolutely stoked to move in! Typically, getting into a new rental unit can prove to be such a grueling ordeal — but MaryLou in property management has been such a go-getter for us, and she communicated quickly and effectively throughout the entire process. She’s been absolutely wonderful to work with. Thank you so much for making this all so quick and easy, we are so excited! The property management here seems outstanding, and I’m really looking forward to living in this community of gorgeous apartments.

  • ★★★★★May 2023

    After reading past reviews I almost canceled my tour, and I am SO glad I didn’t! The new manager Megan is so great. I feel like the personal touch is what I needed and wasn’t getting when I looked other places. She and Mary Lou got me into the most perfect apartment because they really listened to me and really cared about what would work for me. They patiently walked me through the process of renting, which I hadn’t done in 20 years. The apartment is pretty, clean, and quiet! And you can’t beat the location because it’s right by everything you could ever want/need. I highly recommend this complex!

  • ★★★★★May 2023
    CleanlinessAmenities

    Oh my gosh this place is amazing! I lived at these apartments for 2 years and all I have to say is it was phenomenal. Megan Whiteley is by far the best property manager I’ve ever had. Not only were the grounds always clean, the garbage removed on time, and the amazing pool/hot tub area always clean. But they were always kind and easy to work with. If you want to live in the best area of Utah county, do yourselves a favor and stop in to check them out!

  • ★★★★★Aug 2022
    MaintenanceAmenities

    Living at Alvera has been nothing short of a fantastic experience. Staffing and maintenance deserve more than five stars! Derrick does such a great job with hospitality and event coordination. The best part about this place is the all-inclusive events and amenities.

  • ★★★★★Dec 2021

    Derrick and his team is very friendly and competent. He took care of all my questions and needs.

  • ★★★★★May 2021
    Amenities

    I had a tour of an apartment today, & it was great! The manager Andrea was very accommodating & was spontaneously described by another resident as "the best manager"! The apartment has exactly what my roommate & I need, & we're very hopeful about being approved for it! There's a pool, a gym, a kid's play area in the gym, & immediate access to the best shopping center in Utah County!

Management responsiveness

Management replies to 31% of reviews — and 40% of 1–2★ reviews.

Whether an owner engages with complaints is one of the strongest signals in a review set.

How Alvera at The Meadows ranks nearby

Where Alvera at The Meadows stands among nearby apartments on each metric — toggle the radius.

Among the apartments we track within 5 miles of Alvera at The Meadows

Ranked by each metric on its own — not a combined score. Tap a row for the full list. #1 = best. “Apartments we track” = those in our database within the radius, so this sharpens as coverage grows.

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Crime in American Fork — FBI reported

Official offenses per 1,000 residents, against the Utah and U.S. averages. City-wide context — not this building.

14.7
property offenses per 1,000 residents · 2024
2% vs Utah (15.0)
American Fork Utah U.S.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer · American Fork/Cedar Hills Police Department · per-capita, city-wide — not specific to this building.

What's nearby

How far this exact address sits from the things renters look up one by one — grocery, parks, transit, schools, and what to know about (industrial, stadiums).

Restaurants & cafés

nearest 0.1 mi

41 in 1 mi·134 in 5 mi
Grocery

Good Earth Markets

+9 more0.5 mi
  • Walmart Supercenter0.6 mi
  • Macey's1.2 mi
  • Pioneer Market1.5 mi
  • Walmart Neighborhood Market2.9 mi
  • Smith's Marketplace3.5 mi
  • Meiers Meats and Fine Foods3.8 mi
  • Macey’s3.9 mi
  • Smith's4.6 mi
  • Harmons4.9 mi
Parks

Hindley Park

+10 more0.4 mi
  • Meadowview Park0.5 mi
  • Lion's Park0.6 mi
  • Spring Hollow Park0.7 mi
  • J. C. Ball Park0.7 mi
  • Martin Park0.8 mi
  • Monarch Park0.9 mi
  • Valley View Park0.9 mi
  • Coopers Hollow Park1.1 mi
  • Robinson Park1.1 mi
  • Centennial Park1.1 mi
Schools

Shelley Elementary School

+9 more1.0 mi
  • Greenwood School1.2 mi
  • Forbes Elementary1.2 mi
  • Lehi High School1.3 mi
  • American Fork Junior High School1.8 mi
  • Sego Lily School1.8 mi
  • Lehi Junior High School1.9 mi
  • The Forum Academy2.0 mi
  • American Fork High School2.0 mi
  • Lehi Elementary School2.1 mi
Gyms & rec

Fit Body Boot Camp

+8 more0.2 mi
  • Momentum Indoor Climbing Lehi0.9 mi
  • American Fork Fitness Center1.1 mi
  • Legends Boxing1.2 mi
  • Rage Fitness1.6 mi
  • Mindpose Yoga1.6 mi
  • Legacy Center1.9 mi
  • Orangetheory Fitness1.9 mi
  • VASA Fitness1.9 mi
Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy

+4 more<0.1 mi
  • Walgreens0.8 mi
  • Macey's Pharmacy1.2 mi
  • Taylor Drug2.6 mi
  • Walmart Pharmacy3.6 mi
Hospitals / clinics

CareNow Urgent Care

+7 more0.4 mi
  • Medallus Medical0.6 mi
  • Lehi Medical Center1.3 mi
  • American Fork Hospital2.7 mi
  • Timpanogos Women's Center2.7 mi
  • Alpine Pediatrics3.5 mi
  • Holy Cross Hospital - Mountain Point4.5 mi
  • Primary Children's Hospital - Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Campus5.0 mi
Bus stops

State St @ 131 N

+10 more0.2 mi
  • State St @ 183 N0.2 mi
  • State St @ Green Spring Way (NB)0.2 mi
  • State St @ Pacific Dr. (NB)0.2 mi
  • American Fork Station (Bay F)0.4 mi
  • Main St @ Columbia Village (WB)0.4 mi
  • Main St @ 451 W0.4 mi
  • State St @ 825 W0.5 mi
  • Main St @ 300 W (WB)0.6 mi
  • State St / 900 W (WB)0.6 mi
  • Main St @ 300 W (EB)0.6 mi
Commuter rail

American Fork

0.4 mi
Stadiums

Lehi Round-Up Rodeo Arena

2.2 mi
Industrial area

nearest zone

0.4 mi

Within 5 miles · straight-line distance · OpenStreetMap. Tap a row for all of them. Listed, not ranked.

Location & livability

Objective facts about where this building sits — walkability, recent air quality, and internet availability, from public data.

16.2/ 20 walkability

Most walkable

EPA Walkability Index (0–20) — street connectivity, transit access, and mix of nearby destinations.

66avg AQI · last ~90 days

Moderate

Peak 150 AQI on a bad-air day · PM2.5 avg 14.9

Open-Meteo monitoring near this address. Utah Valley winter inversions drive the high peaks.

Environment over time

Air quality and climate at this address over the last 12 months — Open-Meteo (CAMS air quality, ERA5 weather). Trended, not snapshotted.

Last 12 months · JulJun

Avg AQI 60 · ModeratePeak 162

Air quality (US AQI), by month

lower is cleaner

Cleanest around Dec (AQI 48.5); highest around Apr (AQI 70.7). PM2.5 peaks in Mar (18.5 µg/m³). A single snapshot misses that swing.

Climate (temperature & precipitation)

context · metro-wide

avg highavg lowprecipitation (in)

Highs from 31° in winter to 92° in summer; wettest month Dec (2.66"). Same for every building in the city — useful background, not a tiebreaker.

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Compiled by the Apartment History Editorial Team · data through May 2026. Sourced, not scored — we surface what reviewers said and what public records show, and never assign our own score.

Sources: public Google reviews; FBI Crime Data Explorer; EPA Walkability Index; Open-Meteo. See our methodology. Spotted an error? Request a correction or removal.