
Neighborhood: Creston
- Suburban CalmSerene suburban setting with space, comfort, and community charm.Shopping SceneBustling retail hubs with boutiques, shops, and convenient everyday essentials.Outdoor ActivitiesAmple parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.Downtown CloseProximity to downtown offers quick access to jobs, dining, and culture.
Centered around Knapp’s Crossing and the Plainfield Ave corridor, 49525 blends suburban calm with easy access to Grand Rapids. Expect four true seasons—snowy winters, lake-breeze summers, and brilliant fall color—across wooded neighborhoods and ravines near Provin Trails, Dean Lake, and the Lamberton Lake preserve. Weekends often mean apple donuts at Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery, concerts and sculpture strolls at Frederik Meijer Gardens, movie nights at Celebration Cinema North, and low-key dining from breakfast spots to brewpubs. Daily errands are simple with Meijer and D&W Fresh Market close by, plus coffee shops, fitness options like MVP Sportsplex, and a growing retail/dining scene at Knapp’s Crossing. Pet owners and families appreciate the parks, sidewalks, and trail access, while downtown is about a 10–15 minute drive via East Beltline and I‑96/US‑131. According to recent Zillow market trends, median asking rent here is roughly in the mid-$1,600s, with most listings ranging around $1,300–$2,200 depending on size and amenities.
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Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Nearby schools in Grand Rapids
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10West Oakview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10North Park Montessori AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Aberdeen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.3 mi
Frequently asked questions
Lake Forest Apartments has a walk score of 50, it's somewhat walkable.
Lake Forest Apartments has a transit score of 30, it has some transit.
The schools assigned to Lake Forest Apartments include West Oakview Elementary School, North Park Montessori Academy, and Aberdeen Elementary School.
Lake Forest Apartments is in the Creston neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI.
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