Apartment Ratings | Lake Forest Apartments Ratings and Reviews

Lake Forest Apartments: Very Nice Apartments (Recommending!)

2009-12-13T21:09:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Although these are pricy apartments, they are very comfortable and the area is great. You can talk them down on price a lot! We had one or two maintenance issues but had them resolved eventually. No bugs or rodents or anything. Wouldn't recommend an end unit because in the winter ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Look elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2009-06-10T17:54:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Lake Forest for almost one year and it has been the most creepy, disgusting, irritating experience of my life. I have been infested with crickets (very large ones), mice, ants, and various other visitors (at least cricket chasing has kept my cat entertained). Also, the walls ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: (Not Recommending)

2009-03-17T12:56:41-06:00

From summer390: I wish i would have read these reviews before i moved in! I have a rodent living in my walls which makes it very uncomfortable to sleep at night. The office did not care at all! Also, they are supposed to be responsible for the snow removal they DO NOT ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Pretty nice. (Recommending!)

2009-03-04T07:53:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Lake Forest for almost a year and have to say that I've really enjoyed it. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept. My apartment is large and spacious, sunny and bright. Central air and heat is a big plus considering most places I looked at in Kalamazoo ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Perfect for upper classman (Recommending!)

2008-11-17T06:13:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The place is nice, in and out. Some kitchens are a little outdated, but just bug the office staff and they'll replace everything. They will also seem to let you do things to the apartment that your not suppose to. We had put in a wall and door for the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Nice for Kalamazoo (Recommending!)

2008-11-01T22:22:45-06:00

From dust62@aol.com: The Price is pretty standard in comparison for Kalamazoo, which is higher because of WMU. Every maintnance problem we have had has been taken care of promptly. What makes Lake Forest stand out is the care they take for thier property. It is constantly being groomed and cut and overall ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Its nice! (Recommending!)

2008-09-10T13:25:15-06:00

From Lakes007: Overall i have to admit what people are saying isnt true. I have lived here for a little over two years and i have had no problems. All the work orders either me or my husband have called in, have been taken care of in a timely manner. The property ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Lake Forest a horrible place to live. (Not Recommending)

2008-08-24T07:02:39-06:00

From Aurandw: This is a very serious review, Lake Forest does not care about its occupants, I have lived here more than a year and can not wait to move out. I have had numerous broken windows in my car due to burglary becasue there is not parking i am forced to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Steady downward decline (Not Recommending)

2008-05-12T13:01:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Increasing number of kids, college students, and dogs. Increasing rent. Decreasing standards.Instead of replacing a dying bush in on one side of my door in front of my place they just took it out and left an obvious bare spot. They didn't use to allow dogs, now they do, big ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Lake Forest is the worst place to rent hidden fees theres is a squirrel in my wall as we speak (Not Recommending)

2008-03-31T20:47:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: lake forest apartments are very poorly renivated, everything looks nice but if you live here a few weeks you will see that the apartments are very cheaply built the maintenece people couldnt fix anything,there are multiple burns in our carpet. We have had 2 fires in less than a year. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Worst Apartments EVER (Not Recommending)

2008-02-18T10:53:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Lake Forest for a year and a half now and have had nothing but problems since moving in. For the amount I pay, I should have a thermostat that works properly, drains that actually drain, a side walk that is shoveled, a working light in garage, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Nice spot (Recommending!)

2008-01-28T19:28:42-06:00

From the_soccer_guy_12@hotmail.com: I would rate LF very high, the grounds are by far the best maintained in Kalamazoo. The parking is ample in most parts, although visitor parking a bit hard to come by. After the recent fires though i would recommend renters insurance. The staff is in the process of having ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Very little problems for me (Recommending!)

2007-09-25T21:52:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 2 1/2 years and I have had very few problems. While I would say that management was better when I first moved here, most of my problems are solved in a timely manner. For instance, when a tree came through our bedroom wall during a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Very nice apartments (Recommending!)

2007-09-25T18:17:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Office staff is not overly friendly, and I never had any major problems with them because I learned early not to expect too much from corporation-run complexes. Grounds are the best around. The area that I lived in (southwest) was very quiet, but friends of mine who lived on the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: CRIME ALERT!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-08T11:38:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I do not live in these apartments but my sister did and I must say that they were pretty nice from what I could see. But then when I was visiting this past forth of July my car was broken into. The police came and said that there were 4 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Good place....if you like your car getting broken into! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-08T10:20:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yes, this place is gorgeous, however there are many downsides that make it not worth living here! For one, the rent goes up $25 every year...you'd think they would want to give you a deal to make you stay here! Second, it takes the maintenance people forever to work on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Do not enjoy living here at all. Please read. (Not Recommending)

2007-02-05T19:15:21-06:00

From kzoobaggs: I have lived here since august '06 i have had numerous problems with this apartment complex, First, my car has been broken into twice since I have moved in and they just brushed it off and asked me if I had a personal grudge against someone. Second, the parking is ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: better than most (Recommending!)

2007-01-23T22:26:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: overall the apartments are nice, friendly and helpful office and maintenance people. no complaints ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Alright so far, but a few light complaints (Recommending!)

2007-01-01T15:42:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Lake Forest for 6 months now, and I really enjoy it here. It has a great location since I have to go to both East and Main campus for classes at Western and it is smack dab in the middle of the two. I love the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Don't do it!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-12-16T18:47:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have live here for 4 months and can't wait to get out! Unprofessional office personnel, the maintenance in incapable of doing anything in an acceptable or timely manner. My car was broken into, and various items stolen- when I told the office personal they simply acknowledged that it has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: horrible (Not Recommending)

2006-12-14T09:02:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: do not live here!!!! Management is so bad it infuriates me when I think about it. I'm in the middle of my lease and wish every day I could move out!!!Great floor plans, management ruins the entire situation. Move into Drake's Pond of Summer Ridge, avoid Lake Forest at all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Very Nice (Recommending!)

2006-11-13T14:51:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is really a very nice complex. The students can be a little annoying, and I'm glad the complex is putting in speed bumps to slow them down a little. However, it's a good mix of people--not ALL students. The grounds and apartments are really very lovely. If you go ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: I lived there for over 6 years (Not Recommending)

2006-10-24T17:44:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It is a quiet place to live despite that it borders WMU's campus-I have no complaints although I paid $705 for a one bedroom (that's a mortgage payment for house's priced in the 100,000 range?) ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Horrible (Not Recommending)

2006-07-25T22:57:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved out of here today and the management are VERY rude. Pam in the office is very unprofessional, lost all my paperwork, and blamed it on me. I spoke with the manager, Deanita, and she was the rudest, coldest woman I have ever dealt with in my life, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: I dont even know where to start! (Not Recommending)

2006-07-13T14:15:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 2 years so I think Ill just say a few things. Once they have your signature your done for...not willing to work with you or see where your comming from due to THIER short commings..no with holding rent for your apartment not being up to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Don't sign a lease here! Moldy, dirty, Poor Management (Not Recommending)

2006-07-06T17:48:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My family and I are renters at Lake Forest Apartments on West Main Street in Kalamazoo. We have been experiencing difficulty since we moved in just over a month ago. We recently gave birth to our first child and are quite uneasy exposing him to the environment we seem to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: What a great place! (Recommending!)

2006-06-20T14:07:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live at College Park currently but am about to sign a 12 month lease with Lake Forest. The complaints about the staff is untrue. They were extremely friendly, and gave me as well as my roomate numerous calls about any changes that were being made. We were able to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: DONT LIVE HERE! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-24T19:14:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ALLthough the grounds are well maintained, the atmosphere is quiet and homey, Lake Forest Apartments is NOT a good place to live. In the past 5 months there have been 3 sets of multiple break-ins. (that I know of)First it was the apartments, then cars, and now the office. Every ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Lake Forest is a JOKE!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-13T16:08:43-06:00

From teacher47: I have been a resident here at Lake Forest two years this may and its two years toooo long. I have read most of the reviews and some I will have to agree upon. I am a college student and there are barely any students or anyone for that matter ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: horrible management (Not Recommending)

2006-05-01T14:17:57-06:00

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Lake Forest Apartments: HATE THE PLACE (Not Recommending)

2006-03-25T10:48:33-06:00

From scissyspinx611@aol.com: So I will admit that lakeforest is a beautiful place to live, but as far as the finanicial part of it, they suck. They charge you an arm and a leg for moving in and moving out is even worse. They take 3 months worth of the water/sewage out of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: I liked it when I lived there.. (Recommending!)

2006-01-06T20:18:41-06:00

From kalamazoo: back in 99'. The layout was great and the apartment was beautiful. Great views. Don't know much about it now though. I would live there again but the commute to work would be too much. Plus after graduating I hate campus life. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: terrible (Not Recommending)

2005-07-26T17:05:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for a year and after moving out they are trying to charge me all of these bull shit fee's eventhough my roomate and I kept the place in perfect condition. they didn't give us a fitness center key and are trying to charge me a hundred dollars ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Spoiled College Kids! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-08T15:02:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Excellent, well cared for grounds but be careful. Too many college kids. I have lived here for almost two years and will be moving once the summer is up. Most of the students that live here are on Mom and Pops dime and are very rude and downright annoying. If ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: You'll Never Hear Me Complain! (Recommending!)

2005-05-22T18:00:04-06:00

From WMUPilot: I've lived here for a year now. My neighbors are old and I'm a college guy. Never any complaints. Maintenace was always timely and the two guys that do it are pretty friendly. Parking can be kinda tough sometimes, but not a real headache. Office staff was cool and always ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: "I'm Staying!" review was written by Management (Not Recommending)

2005-02-04T09:51:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: That's right the Management at this place is just that dishonest. The same day this website was brought to the lake forest aparments management's attention, suddenly a "super happy resident" posts a review on how good it is to live here. draw your own conclusions, however this is just a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: I'm staying! (Recommending!)

2005-02-03T09:25:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Lake Forest for over three years (just signed a lease for another 12 months!), and would definitely recommend it. All of the buildings are really pretty, and I have a great view of the woods. So far, I've had very few problems with noise from my neighbors, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: I liked this place (Recommending!)

2004-11-28T19:29:06-06:00

From rumpus999: I lived here for two years as a student. My roomate and I had one of the nicest buildings in the complex, the kind with 3 bedrooms and a view of the lake from a balcony. Did I get a noise complaint from my neighbors? Yes. I had a party ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Would not be bad if it had better management! (Not Recommending)

2004-11-11T11:15:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Lake Forest is a decent apartment complex, but it is going down hill fast! The biggest problem is the management!!! If you have a problem, good luck getting them to resolve it. It takes numerous attempts even to speak with someone and once you do it takes months to get ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Not a safe place... (Not Recommending)

2004-07-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for just a year now and my apartment has been broken into and the apartment management has done nothing to make me feel safer. They refused to put a new lock on my door and told me that these things happen. I've constantly called the office and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: What a shame (Not Recommending)

2004-07-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here since late 1998. I'm about ready to purchase a home and will be leaving anyway. However, the change in the quality of life has been dramatic since early 2003 when the complex was bought by a new company.

Since then, more college students have been moving ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Downhill slide (Not Recommending)

2004-05-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in these apartments for 5 years on and off. In 2003 they were bought out by a new company and ever since then it has been horrible. In the last year there have been 3 site managers and sometimes long strechs of time without any manager. They removed ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Wow, this makes me sad...it was beautiful when I lived here... (Recommending!)

2004-04-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived there for about 2 years of so back in 1995-1997. It sounds like a lot has changed. Back then it was one of the most beautiful and quiet apartments I had ever lived in. Too bad on what I hear now. :0( ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Lake Forest Apartment NOT THE SAME ANYMORE!! (Not Recommending)

2004-04-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It was a great place to live two years ago. Since 2004 after the new management took over everything is not the same anymore. Maintenance gets drag on to weeks, dog poop on the doorway lawn (yes, they allow animal now), housing office door is alway locked even during office ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Going down hill fast! (Not Recommending)

2004-03-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved out of here and I´m pretty glad I got out. When I first moved in back 2000 it was one of the nicer areas and did a good job keeping the younger crowd out. In the past year and a half it was bought by a new ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Would recommend living here! (Recommending!)

2003-07-03T00:00:00-06:00

From ellisbell@juno.com: Unfortunately, I will be moving out soon, but Lake Forest has been a great place to live. The entire complex is beautiful. The buildings are very cute -- like blue ski chalets with nice wooden front and back porches. There are winding roads and several lakes on the property with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Overall, a decent place to live (Recommending!)

2002-07-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve been at this place for about 3 years now and have found it to be one of the better apartments I´ve lived in over the past 6 years. The biggest weak point is the complete lack of any visitor parking. It is almost as if guests are discouraged by ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Too many college kids (Not Recommending)

2002-07-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Lake Forest apartments since the summer of 2000. I specifically moved to these apartments to escape the loud environment of my previous apartment complex and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lake Forest. However, over the past 1 1/2 years, Lake Forest has experienced a large increase ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Nicer than most westside apartments (Recommending!)

2002-05-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I enjoyed my stay and would have remained for another year if not for relocating. The units are luxurious and modern, however there were some minor problems with the laundry and water leaking. The staff responded quickly to all calls. Guest parking is limited and usually not close by.

As a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lake Forest Apartments: Very Nice, but be careful!! (Recommending!)

2002-03-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for a year and a half. They are some of the more expensive apartments in Kalamazoo. Very nice grounds, very homish, fireplaces, nice wood interiors, large balconies and excellent maintenance. However...They are right next to the University, and I thought that if I moved in there, I ... [click to read full apartment review]