Lake Forest Apartment Homes

3209-3235 Soft Water Lake Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Lake Forest Apartment Homes
Monthly Rent
$1,260 - $1,700
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Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 - 1.5
Sq. Ft.
710 - 1,024 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

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1 BED 1 BATH

$1,260
1 Bed, 1 Bath
710 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
07-102
$1,260
710
Dec. 15

2 BED - 1.5 BATH

$1,520 - $1,700
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths
1,024 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
01-301
$1,700
1,024
Nov. 4
10-101
$1,520
1,024
Nov. 20

2 BED 1 BATH

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2 Beds, 1 Bath
900 Sq. Ft.
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2 BED 1.5 BATH

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2 Beds, 1 Bath
976 Sq. Ft.
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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

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $100
  • Deposit
    $300

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.

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dock
  • Family Room
  • Heating

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

Map of Lake Forest Apartment Homes

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Commuter Rail

9 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Gerald R Ford International

23 min Drive

Gerald R. Ford International

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

Not rated

All Sts. Academy Elementary

Grades PK-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Palmer School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Riverside Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

All Saints Academy Middle School

Grades K-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Center For Economicology

Grades K-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

North Park Montessori Academy

Grades PK-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Union High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Northview High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Innovation Central High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

City High Middle School

Grades 6-12

Public

Not rated

East Kentwood Freshman Campus

Grades 6-12

Public

Not rated

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.

Lake Forest Apartment Homes is an apartment community in Grand Rapids, MI

Contact

Property Address:
3209-3235 Soft Water Lake Dr NE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone Number: (616) 326-3408
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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
Lake Forest Apartment Homes

Renter Reviews

For Lake Forest Apartment Homes

3.0

8 Ratings & Reviews

  • 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.

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