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Arbor Forest Apartments

1185 Palmer Ln, East Lansing, MI 48823

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  • Monthly Rent

    $985 - $1,205

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    670 - 900 sq ft

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  • Top Rated by Renters
  • Yard
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Deck
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Office
  • Controlled Access
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Sundeck

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 670 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 900 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 900 SF Not Available
One Bedroom
$985 – $1,040 1 Bed 1 Bath 670 Sq Ft
Not Available
Two Bedroom One Bath
$1,140 – $1,165 2 Beds 1 Bath 900 Sq Ft
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Two Bedroom Two Bath
$1,180 – $1,205 2 Beds 2 Baths 900 Sq Ft
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One Bedroom
$985 – $1,040 1 Bed 1 Bath 670 Sq Ft
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Two Bedroom One Bath
$1,140 – $1,165 2 Beds 1 Bath 900 Sq Ft
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Two Bedroom Two Bath
$1,180 – $1,205 2 Beds 2 Baths 900 Sq Ft
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* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $0
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $0
  • Cats
    Max of 2
  • Covered
    2nd cat is only $5 monthly.
  • Surface Lot

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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Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
  • Air Conditioning

Lease Options

  • 12 mo, then month to month

Property Information

  • Built in 1966
  • 80 units/2 stories

Matterport 3D Tours

This single-floor unit offers a functional and comfortable layout spread across several well-defined living spaces. The galley-style kitchen is efficiently designed with light wood cabinetry lining both sides, ample counter space, and a full suite of white appliances including a refrigerator, electric range, built-in microwave, and a double basin sink. Stone-patterned tile flooring adds durability and visual interest underfoot. The living area is generously sized, featuring soft wall-to-wall carpeting, a baseboard heating unit, and a large sliding glass door dressed with vertical blinds that invites an abundance of natural light and provides outdoor access. A decorative pendant light and wainscoting detail lend the space a touch of character. The bedrooms are carpeted and well-proportioned, each equipped with ceiling fans and dedicated closet space. Natural light filters in through windows fitted with vertical blinds, and baseboard heaters ensure year-round comfort. The bathroom is clean and bright, finished with a white vanity featuring a single sink, a large mirrored medicine cabinet, a multi-bulb vanity light fixture, and a tub-shower combination enclosed by a decorative curtain. Mosaic tile flooring and light blue walls contribute to a fresh, airy atmosphere throughout the space.

2 BR, 1 BA - 900 SF
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This single-floor unit offers a functional and comfortable layout spread across several well-defined living spaces. The galley-style kitchen is efficiently designed with light wood cabinetry lining both sides, ample counter space, and a full suite of white appliances including a refrigerator, electric range, built-in microwave, and a double basin sink. Stone-patterned tile flooring adds durability and visual interest underfoot.

The living area is generously sized, featuring soft wall-to-wall carpeting, a baseboard heating unit, and a large sliding glass door dressed with vertical blinds that invites an abundance of natural light and provides outdoor access. A decorative pendant light and wainscoting detail lend the space a touch of character.

The bedrooms are carpeted and well-proportioned, each equipped with ceiling fans and dedicated closet space. Natural light filters in through windows fitted with vertical blinds, and baseboard heaters ensure year-round comfort.

The bathroom is clean and bright, finished with a white vanity featuring a single sink, a large mirrored medicine cabinet, a multi-bulb vanity light fixture, and a tub-shower combination enclosed by a decorative curtain. Mosaic tile flooring and light blue walls contribute to a fresh, airy atmosphere throughout the space. Welcome to your new beginning at 1185 Palmer Ln, East Lansing! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is your gateway to a life of comfort and possibility. With 540 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, including a generous 190 sq ft primary bedroom, this single-story haven is perfect for first-time homeowners or those looking to downsize without compromise.

Step into a world of potential, where clean lines and neutral tones create a blank canvas for your dreams. The bright, airy bedroom invites restful nights and productive mornings, with ample natural light streaming through the windows. The kitchen, though compact, is efficiently designed with modern appliances and warm wooden cabinetry, inspiring culinary creativity.

The living and dining areas flow seamlessly, offering a versatile space for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. Imagine cozying up with a book or hosting intimate gatherings in this inviting atmosphere. The pristine bathroom, with its curved shower rod and clean aesthetic, provides a spa-like retreat within your own home.

This property isn't just a house; it's a launchpad for your future. Located in the vibrant city of East Lansing, you're surrounded by opportunities for education, culture, and recreation. Whether you're a young professional, a small family, or anyone in between, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and potential. Don't miss this chance to start your homeownership journey in a space that's ready to grow with you. Your dream of owning a home is within reach – seize it today!

About Arbor Forest Apartments

Nestled adjacent to the beautiful Emerson Park, within the peaceful Flower Pot/Ivanhoe Neighborhood. Offering an awesome location to shopping, schools, and work for those seeking a quiet community for their next home! Conveniently located on Trowbridge Road, between Harrison Road and the highways. Offering many FREE amenities to all our residents, including, but not limited to FREE Laundry Facilities in every building. Office hours are 9am-4pm, Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with other hours by appointment

Arbor Forest Apartments is an apartment community located in Ingham County and the 48823 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lansing Charter Academy attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 24-Hour On-Call Maintenance As Needed
  • After Hours Showings by Appointment
  • Convenient Transportation Options
  • FREE Laundry(Residents) In Each Basement
  • Fresh Thyme Market just blocks away
  • Groceries Online Delivered to your door
  • Numerous Restaurants Nearby
  • Select Fitness Center Discounted Rates
  • Train/Bus/Taxi Station a short walk away
  • Walkable/Bikeable Community

Contact

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  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, By Appointment
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Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Playground

Clubhouse

Controlled Access

Recycling

Grill

Gated

Property Services

  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Recycling
  • Grocery Service
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • EV Charging

Shared Community

  • Clubhouse
  • Multi Use Room
  • Storage Space

Fitness & Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Playground
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Walking/Biking Trails

Outdoor Features

  • Gated
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Student Features

  • Private Bathroom

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Yard

Microwave

Refrigerator

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Satellite TV
  • Security System
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Office
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Yard
  • Lawn
Location
1185 Palmer Ln, East Lansing,
MI 48823
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City - East Lansing

East Lansing is defined by Michigan State University in a way few college towns can claim — MSU is not just nearby, it is woven into the city's identity, economy, and daily rhythm. Sitting directly east of Lansing, Michigan's state capital, the city of roughly 48,000 draws students, researchers, and residents who want a walkable core paired with easy access to a major metro area. The W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, established in 1873 as the nation's oldest continuously operated university botanical garden, and the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum give the city genuine cultural anchors beyond game-day energy at Spartan Stadium.

Neighborhoods range from the walkable downtown corridor along Grand River Avenue to the tree-lined streets of Chesterfield Hills and the residential calm of the Bailey area near Valley Court Park. Housing runs the range from high-density apartment communities close to campus to quieter complexes farther out along Lake Lansing Road.

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Amenities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Recycling
  • Grocery Service
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • EV Charging
  • Clubhouse
  • Multi Use Room
  • Storage Space
  • Gated
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Fitness Center
  • Playground
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-Hour On-Call Maintenance As Needed
  • After Hours Showings by Appointment
  • Convenient Transportation Options
  • FREE Laundry(Residents) In Each Basement
  • Fresh Thyme Market just blocks away
  • Groceries Online Delivered to your door
  • Numerous Restaurants Nearby
  • Select Fitness Center Discounted Rates
  • Train/Bus/Taxi Station a short walk away
  • Walkable/Bikeable Community
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Satellite TV
  • Security System
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Office
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Yard
  • Lawn
Expenses
Recurring
Assigned Covered Parking $25 - $30
Cat Rent $20
One-Time
Cat Fee $200
Utilities Included
Gas, Water, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer, Air Conditioning Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday By Appointment
Sunday By Appointment
517-955-3044
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Michigan State University
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Lansing C.C., East Campus
Drive: 8 min 2.6 mi
Davenport University
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Western Michigan University
Drive: 6 min 3.6 mi
Arbor Forest Apartments is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Michigan State University. It is also near Lansing C.C., East Campus and Davenport University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Holly Park Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
513 Students
Nearby
Beekman Center
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
105 Students
Nearby
Greater Lansing Islamic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
157 Students
Nearby
Lansing Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
482 Students
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Arbor Forest Apartments is near Capital Region International, located 7.4 miles or 14 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
East Lansing Amtrak Station
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Durand Amtrak Station
Drive: 43 min 34.0 mi
Jackson
Drive: 41 min 35.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Capital Region International
Drive: 14 min 7.4 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
72 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Arbor Forest Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Trowbridge Crossings
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Trowbridge Center
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Trowbridge Village
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Arbor Forest Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
MSU Horticulture Gardens
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Abrams Planetarium
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
W.J. Beal Botanical Garden
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Michigan State University Museum
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Michigan State Univ. Observatory
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Arbor Forest Apartments has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Abrams Planetarium, MSU Horticulture Gardens, and W.J. Beal Botanical Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
McLaren Greater Lansing
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
Arbor Forest Apartments is 2.8 miles from University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including McLaren Greater Lansing.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Army Air Support
Drive: 25 min 19.6 mi
Army Reserve Center
Drive: 60 min 51.7 mi
National Guard Armory
Drive: 60 min 51.8 mi
Arbor Forest Apartments has 3 military bases within 51.8 miles, the nearest is Army Air Support which is 19.6 miles away and a 25 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arbor Forest Apartments have in-unit laundry?

While Arbor Forest Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Arbor Forest Apartments?

Select utilities are included in rent at Arbor Forest Apartments, including gas, water, heat, trash removal, sewer, and air conditioning. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at Arbor Forest Apartments?

Parking is available at Arbor Forest Apartments. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

Is Arbor Forest Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, Arbor Forest Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at Arbor Forest Apartments?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $985 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $39,400 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Arbor Forest Apartments have move-in specials?

Arbor Forest Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Arbor Forest Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! Arbor Forest Apartments offers 2 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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