Lake Forest Apartment Homes
3209-3235 Soft Water Lake Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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- Bedrooms
- 1 - 21 - 2 Beds
- Bathrooms
- 1 - 1.51 - 1.5 Baths
- Sq. Ft.
- 710 - 1,024 sq ft
Pricing and Floor Plans
1 BED 1 BATH
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07-102
$1,260
710 Sq. Ft.
Dec. 15
New
2 BED - 1.5 BATH
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01-301
$1,700
1,024 Sq. Ft.
Nov. 4
10-101
$1,520
1,024 Sq. Ft.
Nov. 20
2 BED 1 BATH
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2 BED 1.5 BATH
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Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 mo
Property Information
- Built in 1965
- 200 units3 stories
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
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Application Fee Per Applicant$50
Due at Move-In
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Administrative Fee$100
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Deposit$300
Surface Lot
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Parking FeeN/A
Comments
Parking Available
Additional Parking Options
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Other
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Covered
Dogs Allowed
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Dog Deposit$200
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Dog Fee$200
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Dog Rent$35 / mo
Restrictions
For a list of breed restrictions, please contact the leasing office. Additional deposit and fees will apply.
Comments
| Restrictions: For a list of breed restrictions, please contact the leasing office. Additional deposit and fees will apply.
Cats Allowed
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Cat Deposit$200
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Cat Fee$200
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Cat Rent$35 / mo
Restrictions
For a list of breed restrictions, please contact the leasing office. Additional deposit and fees will apply.
Comments
| Restrictions: For a list of breed restrictions, please contact the leasing office. Additional deposit and fees will apply.
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
- Cable-Ready
- Captivating Lake View
- Central Air
- Closets Galore
- Coffee Bar
- Community Events
- Diamond Package: Stainless Steel Appliances, Moder
- Easy 24/7 Online Resident Portal
- Easy Access to I-96 & US 131
- Easy Access to I-96 and US 131 for Easy Commuting
- Efficient Dishwasher
- Electric Stove
- Enormous One and Two Bedroom Apartments
- Entry Closet
- Flex Payments!
- Friendly, Personal Service
- Frost Free Refrigerators
- Garbage Disposal
- Grand 26' by 8' Private Patio or Balcony
- Located Within Grand Rapids School District.
- Massive Balconies & Patios
- Newly Renovated Kitchens w/ a lot of Cabinets
- Night Patrol
- Online Payments Available
- Pet Friendly, Dogs and Cats
- Picturesque Nature Trails
- Picturesque Wooded and Lake Views
- Pool View
- Putting Green
- Screened in Porch
- Spacious 1 and 2 Bedroom Homes
- Storage
- Stunning Views
- Upgraded Apartments Available
- Wall to Wall Plush Carpet
- Washer/Dryer*
- Wooded View
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dock
- Family Room
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Linen Closet
- Oven
- Patio
- Porch
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Views
- Vinyl Flooring
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- 24 Hour Access
- Lake Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Online Services
- Picnic Area
- Planned Social Activities
- Pool
- Property Manager on Site
- Public Transportation
- Putting Greens
- Short Term Lease
- Walk-Up
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Waterfront
Map of Lake Forest Apartment Homes
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable
Transit
Limited public transit
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Transit
Commuter Rail
9 min Drive
Airport
23 min Drive
Moving to North Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Lake Forest Apartment Homes proximity to Plainfield Plaza Shopping Center and Northtown Shopping Center. Plainfield Plaza Shopping Center is 0.3 miles away, and Northtown Shopping Center is within a 12 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Lake Forest Apartment Homes are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 4.8 miles, including Highland Park and Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
Airports
Living in North Grand Rapids provides easy access to Gerald R Ford International, located just 24 minutes from Lake Forest Apartment Homes.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
All Sts. Academy Elementary
Grades PK-5
Private
Palmer School
Grades PK-5
Public
Riverside Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
All Saints Academy Middle School
Grades K-8
Private
Center For Economicology
Grades K-8
Public
North Park Montessori Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
Union High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Northview High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Innovation Central High School
Grades 9-12
Public
City High Middle School
Grades 6-12
Public
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Grades 6-12
Public
North Hills Classical Academy
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community College | Drive: 10 min (4.9 mi) |
| Aquinas College | Drive: 12 min (5.3 mi) |
| Cornerstone University | Drive: 9 min (5.5 mi) |
| Calvin College | Drive: 14 min (9.2 mi) |
About Lake Forest Apartment Homes
You'll fall in love with your newly renovated home as you relax on the enormous balcony overlooking picturesque Softwater Lake.Enjoy a stroll through our natural wooded pathways featuring perfectly nestled picnic tables for your relaxation. We are… conveniently located just minutes from retail shopping, grocery stores, and restaurants. Come home to a carefully designed spacious one or two bedroom pet-friendly apartment home. We have many options available to fit any lifestyle, visit us today to experience the carefree living you deserve at Lake Forest Apartments.
You'll fall in love with your newly renovated home as you relax on the enormous balcony overlooking picturesque Softwater Lake.Enjoy a stroll through our natural wooded pathways featuring perfectly nestled picnic tables for your relaxation. We are conveniently located just minutes from retail shopping, grocery stores, and restaurants. Come home to a carefully designed spacious one or two bedroom pet-friendly apartment home. We have many options available to fit any lifestyle, visit us today to experience the carefree living you deserve at Lake Forest Apartments.
Lake Forest Apartment Homes is an apartment community in Grand Rapids, MI
Contact
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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- Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
Renter Reviews
For Lake Forest Apartment Homes
8 Ratings & Reviews
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10/21/24
Renters, beware!
I don’t even know where to start. This apartment has been a nightmare. First, we had a water heater leak that lasted for months, not once, but twice! Turns out the boiler was leaking into our downstairs neighbor’s apartment, and somehow, it felt like management was trying to pin it on us.
The first leak happened in September 2023. They left a bucket to catch the water and kept the boiler door wide open, right by our cramped hallway. Maintenance tore up the AC vent and left it open for months.… They said to keep the bucket there until they found a fix. Well, they never came back, so we assumed it wasn’t an issue anymore. We didn't know it was leaking until our neighbor reported it. But it became our problem, and it went on until winter. Once we stopped using the AC, the leaks stopped.
Fast forward to August 2024, the leak returned. Same bucket, same mess. We called the office, and they sent a guy who just looked at the boiler and said they’d be back. We had multiple maintenance people come through with the same excuse. We emptied that bucket ourselves every day.
One call stands out—I was polite but frustrated, and the woman on the phone told me to call emergency maintenance if it was “such a big deal.” We waited until Monday, but no one came. A week later, a contractor arrived and did a half-done job.
That was just the big issue. The carpet always smelled like dog urine, the balcony felt like it would collapse, and the walls were so thin we could hear every conversation from the neighbors. The laundry room had only two washers and dryers for the whole building, and broken carports left cars exposed for months. Sure, they updated the outdoor areas, but they shut down one of the pools, and the other was always under repair.
To make it worse, we lived right next to a shady hotel, and people’s cars were constantly broken into. Security? Barely around, never doing anything but driving through.
We finally moved out, and now they want to charge us for damages we didn’t cause. After everything, you’d think they’d cut us some slack. We just wanted a safe, clean place to live, but we never got that.Review from Apartments.com
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