Ratings & Prices for Old Farm Shores Apartments, Grand Rapids, MI

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Noise	N/A
Grounds	3.7
Safety	3.6
Office Staff	4.9
Maintenance	4.3
Neighborhood	4.7
SatisFacts™ Tour Survey	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Move-In Survey	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Maintenance	N/A/5
SatisFacts™ Renewal Survey	N/A/5

Review Count

Number of reviews in the past 365 days	7

Manager's Review Engagement

Percentage of reviews responded to	100%

Manager's Review Reply Time

Average time to respond to reviews	2.14 days

Ratings & Reviews (86 Reviews)

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Keno_G • Resident • 2020

10/31/2020

An extremely pleasant place to live!An extremely pleasant place to live! Beautiful views, conveniently located, quiet and safe. The office staff is always kind, personable, helpful and accommodating. Special shout-out to Schera who made the application process a breeze! Keno G.

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

11/02/2020

Hello Keno, thanks so much for the positive feedback! We're always happy to hear great things from our residents here at Old Farm Shores and we're thrilled know our dedicated team helped ensure your move to be a breeze! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do, we're here for you and we appreciate you!

BriBeck • Resident • 2020

10/30/2020

I have loved living here for a multitude of reasons: Convenient area (East Grand Rapids, Kent Trails) affordable living rates, comfortable/clean living arrangements, peaceful/pretty area, and the office is extremely welcoming and responsive. Honestly you couldn't ask for better.

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

11/02/2020

Hello Brianna, thanks so much for the positive feedback and 5-star review! We're always happy to hear great things from our residents here at Old Farm Shores and we love knowing how much you're enjoying our convenient location. Our dedicated team works hard to ensure your happiness, we're thrilled to know we hit the mark. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do, we're here for you!

ChristinaS1265 • Resident • 2010 - 2020

10/28/2020

I've enjoyed living here for many years and seeing the improvements to the landscaping and outdoor amenities in particular. The office staff is very friendly, it's a convenient area, and it's nice to have the nature trails nearby. Unfortunately there can be quite a bit of… See More

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

11/02/2020

Hello Christina, Thank you so much for sharing your honest and worthy concerns with us. We're happy to hear the things you love within our community. We have a lot to offer! We do take resident reviews very seriously, as they help us continue to provide excellent service and understand areas where we can improve. If you care to share any additional feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out via e-mail at [email protected] Best regards!

Bridgette_S945 • Resident • 2020

10/27/2020

This is my first time living on my own and every part of the experience has been easy and pleasant. Maintenance has always come out immediately, the office staff is very friendly, the pool, clubhouse, and grilling area are all well-kept. The environment is clean and… See More

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

10/28/2020

Wonderful news, Bridgette, we can't thank you enough! We appreciate you taking the time to share your 4-star experience here at Old Farm Shores. It's awesome you pointed out some of the wonderful reasons you enjoy living here, and as a first time renter, it sounds like we set the bar high. We want to keep it that way, so please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we can do for you! Thanks again!

David Arndt • Resident • 2019 - 2020

10/26/2020

Breathtaking views!!! Amazing leasing agents that are very knowledgeable in their positions!!!!! Would definitely recommend this apartment community to Amy of my friends looking for a temporary or permanent home!

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

10/28/2020

Hi David, thank you for taking the time to review our community and share with us the many reasons you enjoy calling Old Farm Shores your home. Your loyalty means a lot to us, so please let us know what we can do to make sure you have a 5-star experience going forward. Please don't hesitate to reach out via e-mail at [email protected] We're here for you and we appreciate you!

Thomas Beck • Resident • 2020

10/14/2020

Been here a few months and it is a lovely place so far. Very quiet and staff is helpful. Maintenance is not an issue, and things get fixed fairly quickly. Overall a great place to live and you won't be disappointed.

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

10/15/2020

Hello, This is great news, Thomas, we can't thank you enough! We appreciate you taking the time to share your 5-star experience here at Old Farm Shores. It's awesome you pointed out our attentive maintenance staff as well as our office staff! We hope you continue to have an enjoyable experience, so don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we can do for you! Cheers and Happy Living!

veronicajane • Resident • 2019 - 2020

10/08/2020

We love our little loft - having a view of the lake is great and it's very quiet even though we're in the city. Anytime we have a question or issue, the office and maintenance staff are quick to respond and help. We have really enjoyed… See More

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

10/09/2020

Hello! Thanks for the great review, veronicajane as well as the 5 star rating! It made our day here at Old Farm Shores- it's great comments like yours that help set us apart from the rest. Thank you so much for being a positive voice and reference for anyone looking for their next home! Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do for you! Cheers and Happy living!

Lovelley_M • Resident • 2020

01/03/2020

I have been living here at Old Farm Shore for almost a year and I have never been so happy with my apartment, The maintenance, Management, and staff.When people come to my home they are enchanted by the ambiance and veiw of the pond with the… See More

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

01/06/2020

Hello and thank you so much for the positive feedback! Your review has our entire team smiling ear to ear- we're always happy to hear great things from our residents here at Old Farm Shores. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do, we're here for you!

Resident • 2019

12/19/2019

Quick maintenance response and awesome office staff. Love the pool and it's within easy walking distance of 2 playgrounds and pretty quiet. Not to mention the beautiful view. We enjoy the peaceful lake and it's super close to downtown and shopping.

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

12/23/2019

Thank you so much for all 5-stars and for your kind words- we can't thank you enough. It's awesome you pointed out our great location, there are so many wonderful restaurants, businesses, and events here in area. Thank you, once again, for your kind words and please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do for you.

Resident • 2014 - 2019

04/21/2019

Do not rent here, the office especially ------ is extremely rude they do not do a good job of explaining things and they do that so they can get over on you making you pay hundreds in unnecessary fees /fines. They take days sometimes weeks to… See More

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

04/23/2019

Dear, anonymous, we are sorry that your experience at our community didn't quite match your expectations. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you in a private matter and make things right, as this is news to us. Unfortunately, we don't have you in our system as a current or past resident. Please contact me direct at [email protected] and we can discuss. Best regards.

Resident • 2016 - 2018

03/02/2019

The staff, maintenance, upkeep and grounds aren't the issue with Old Farm. It is a wonderful place. However, the issue here is the rent increases on a yearly basis. They are WAY beyond normal yearly cost-of-living increases. Didn't Donnie T give a bunch of tax breaks… See More

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

03/05/2019

Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear you've had a great experience within our community. We take resident reviews very seriously, as they help us continue to provide excellent service and understand areas where we can improve. Rental increases are determined by the market. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and we will be happy to assist. Best regards.

Erica_M302 • Prospective Resident • Visited 2018

10/16/2018

DO NOT RENT ANY STORAGE UNITS IN THIS FACILITY!!!! I had belongings in a storage unit here that was infested with rodents and poorly maintained. Everything looked fine when we put our belongings in there but upon retrieving them found piles of feces, gnawed up clothes… See More

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

10/17/2018

Greetings Erica. Thank you for your feedback- while we are so sorry to hear that you were not fully satisfied visiting our property, we're also saddened to hear you're unhappy with our management. Please note, even though you're not in our system as a current or past resident within our community, we do appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as this is news to us. We do require all of our residents to have renter's insurance upon their move-in, this can be especially helpful when unforeseen circumstances occur. We apologize for any inconveniences you've experienced. Best regards.

Resident • 2018

10/02/2018

DO NOT LIVE HERE I have now lived here for 3 months and have had nothing but trouble. When I first moved in my balcony was so unsteady that when you stepped out on it the whole thing would rock back and forth. Maintenance came and… See More

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

10/18/2018

Hi Sarah, we're sorry to hear you have experienced some issues within your apartment and within the community. Our staff works very hard to make sure every resident has an enjoyable living experience here and we're sad to see you're not enjoying yours. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you in a private matter, as I can assure you we'll do everything we can to resolve your concerns! Please contact me direct at [email protected] Best regards.

Resident • 2016 - 2018

05/18/2018

I was more then satisified living here even with breakins and a few problems here and there. Until Monarch bought them and raised rent almost $80 per month on current residents. They told me a average 3 to 5% is normal and when I expalined this… See More

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Old Farm Shores Apartments Manager

04/16/2018

While were sorry to hear that you're not fully satisfied as a resident, we would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you in a private matter and make things right. I can assure you we'll do everything we can to resolve your concerns. Please contact me direct at [email protected] Best regards.

jhodge23 • Resident • 2016 - 2017

04/13/2017

Really disappointed in the overall experience of living here. The staff are probably good people, but everything is SO unorganized and I never felt like I got a good answer to anything. They always had to call corp or somewhere else and it was just so… See More

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Resident • 2012 - 2016

05/10/2016

Old Farm Shores really is fine. I have lived here for 4 years. I will be moving out due to my job. But if I wasn't I would probably stay here. Lets start by this: If you live on the bottom level, you're screwed. If you… See More

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pblakeslee • Resident • 2014 - 2016

02/24/2016

I just moved out of OFS yesterday, only because I'm on to another chapter in my life. I absolutely loved it here and would have stayed forever. Waking to the lake view every morning was awesome. I had a lower unit and I could fish from… See More

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Resident • 2014 - 2015

07/20/2015

I am a current tenant that has asked for a copy of my lease to be put on my door...simple task ...it was taped to my neighbour's door...I call office staff of course not only to complain but also for them to please pay more attention… See More

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ba-doop.crash • Resident • 2014 - 2015

05/07/2015

I would not recommend this place to others. When we were apartment hunting, we called Old Farm Shores and they had a loft available. I made an appointment for the next day. I drove over an hour to get there and when I arrived, the staff… See More

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octavian123 • Resident • 2014 - 2015

02/28/2015

The staff is terrible!!! Not helpful when a situation happens. I am not the type of person to leave reviews, EVER, but I felt I absolutely had to here. I don't want to go into too much detail but a certain essential requirement (heat, hot water,… See More

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freedom2014 • Resident • 2014 - 2015

02/19/2015

Renters beware..this place is not worth your future headache.. the staff is rude.. the maintenance does a ------ job of fixing things here.. they do not return your calls in a timely manner and everything has a cost ..the carports are not free the storage facilities… See More

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OHHS • Resident • 2000 - 2013

09/11/2013

I have called old farm shore home for 15 years. I have lived in several apartments on the property & I have always favored the pond view. Recently I was hospitalized the staff took the time to send me a nice get well card. Once home… See More

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Resident • 2011 - 2012

05/23/2013

I moved here and loved the space and my monthly bills were low and the view was great. The staff made everything seem awful after 6 months in. I had been hospitalized for 3 months and bc of the head injury and seizures I had when… See More

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Resident • 2011 - 2012

08/18/2012

I moved in here in November of 2011 after much looking on the recommendation of a co-worker and have been pretty happy with the place. One time my furnace had to be repaired and they came the day I called and fixed it no problem. I… See More

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lamothece • Resident • 2007 - 2011

10/03/2011

My husband and I have lived in at least 5 other rental places, and this is easily our favorite. We just moved out of our 2-bedroom at the end of our second year-lease (and he had been there for 1-2 years before that in a studio),… See More

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Features & Amenities

Laundry

Laundry On-Site
Washer/Dryer

Parking

Carport
Garage

General

Additional Storage
BBQ and Picnic Area
Balcony or Patio
Bike Repair Station
Business Center
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat and Air
Clubhouse
Digital Thermostats
DishWasher
Disposal
Dog Park
Energy and Water Efficient Appliances
Fireplace
Gas Range
Gorgeous Views
High Ceilings
High-Speed Internet
Large Closets
On-Site Maintenance
On-Site Management
Outdoor Patio with Fire Pit
Package Receiving Service
Pool
Quality Landscaping
Refrigerator
Sundeck
Window Coverings

Pets

Cats Allowed
Dogs Allowed

Floor Plans & Pricing

Studio, 1 Bathroom

Price
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N/A
SQ. FT.
450
Available
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Model
Studio

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1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

Price
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SQ. FT.
800
Available
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N/A
Model
1 Bedroom

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Price
Price
$910
SQ. FT.
650
Available
Avail.
1 Units
Model
Loft

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2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

Price
Price
$1,105 - $1,235
SQ. FT.
960
Available
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3 Units
Model
2 Bedroom

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2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms

Price
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N/A
SQ. FT.
1,300
Available
Avail.
N/A
Model
Townhouse

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Disclaimer: Special, prices and availabilities subject to change.

Leasing:

Old Farm Shores Apartments is located in Kentwood, MI, part of the Greater Grand Rapids area. Our community offers a variety of floor plan options including spacious studios,1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, lofts, and townhome style apartment homes. Located near both major highways and business districts, but also tucked back in a serene neighborhood setting, Old Farm Shores boasts the best of both worlds. Our community features beautiful major trees, on-site ponds, and fantastic communal space. We're also a short stroll away from Old Farm Park, just down the road. Our community features fantastic amenities, such as our pool, clubhouse, BBQ area, and fire pit. Our apartments at Old Farm Shores include a range of amenities, including large closets, high ceilings, fireplace, central air, and more. Stop by Old Farm Shores today to find your perfect apartment home!

Office Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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Frequently Asked

What are noise levels like at Old Farm Shores Apartments?
The community is rated 4.6/5 stars, which is considered having extremely quiet noise levels on average.

How satisfied are residents with the upkeep and overall appearance of the grounds at Old Farm Shores Apartments?
The community is rated 3.7/5 stars, signifying much satisfaction on average.

How safe is Old Farm Shores Apartments?
The community is rated 3.6/5 stars, which is considered being very safe on average.

How satisfied are residents with the neighborhood
The community is rated 4.7/5 stars, signifying extreme satisfaction on average.

How effective was the maintenance team when resolving your problem?
The community is rated 4.3/5 stars, which is considered being extremely effective on average.

How often does management engage with reviews?
Managers have responded to 100% of their community reviews in the past year.

How quickly does management engage with reviews?
Managers have replied within 2.14 days to their community reviews in the past year.

Who manages Old Farm Shores Apartments?
Monarch Investment & Management Group

What is the pet policy at Old Farm Shores Apartments?
Cats Allowed
Dogs Allowed

What types of floor plans are available?
Studio, 1 Bath and 1 Bed, 1 Bath and 2 Beds, 1 Bath and 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths