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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

3605 Sapphire Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA|Terry Sanford
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Management

Hawthorne Residential Partners

Leasing office

(910) 335-8370

Open 

9:00 am–6:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Karen Lake Apartments offers strong overall value with an 8.4/10 expert rating, exceptionally high scores for price, amenities, and location, and a solid level of transparency from management. Residents benefit from premier on-site features, convenient access to a top-rated high school less than a mile away, and plentiful listing photos that clearly show the property. It is also particularly well-suited to pet owners, with outdoor spaces and multiple nearby pet services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Karen Lake Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Karen Lake Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

The Sapphire2 bed2 bath1,200 sqft$1,160–$1,260 /mo5 units available

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Amenities for Karen Lake Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Ceiling FanDetached Storage
FireplaceGarden Style Tubs
High CeilingsMini-blinds
Separate Stand Up ShowersUpgraded Fixtures
Vaulted CeilingWalk-in Closet
Walk-In Closet in Master Bedroom

Appliances

Frost Free RegrigeratorsGarbage Disposals
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
Washer Dryer Connections

Tech

Cable ReadyIntrusion Alarms

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Cozy Gas Fireplaces*Dogs OK
Residential Clubhouse

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePet-Friendly Community
Storage

Services

24 Hour Emergency Maintenance

Other

Flex Rent Payment
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

Property details

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About Karen Lake Apartments

HomeApartments in FayettevilleTerry Sanford Karen Lake Apartments

Leasing Office Location: 1429 Bozeman Loop Fayetteville, NC 28303


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Karen Lake Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Karen Lake Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Karen Lake Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Karen Lake Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Karen Lake Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Karen Lake Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Karen Lake Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Karen Lake Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Karen Lake Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Karen Lake Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 300 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Terry Sanford

2-bedroom apartments at Karen Lake Apartments cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Terry Sanford.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Terry Sanford
Fayetteville
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Fayetteville
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$898
June 2024$894
July 2024$886
August 2024$858
September 2024$847
October 2024$888
November 2024$893
December 2024$893
January 2025$898
February 2025$867
March 2025$850
April 2025$850
May 2025$855
June 2025$848
July 2025$870
August 2025$873
September 2025$891
October 2025$898
November 2025$900
December 2025$895
January 2026$880
February 2026$858
March 2026$870
April 2026$861
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Terry Sanford
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,005
June 2024$951
July 2024$913
August 2024$887
September 2024$940
October 2024$972
November 2024$989
December 2024$977
January 2025$949
February 2025$873
March 2025$844
April 2025$800
May 2025$800
June 2025$800
July 2025$830
August 2025$852
September 2025$881
October 2025$900
November 2025$935
December 2025$912
January 2026$889
February 2026$872
March 2026$867
April 2026$866

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$46,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,400 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,160.
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Schools near Karen Lake Apartments

Vanstory Hills Elementary School

400 foxhall rd

fayetteville, NC, 28303

2-5Public
B+

Alma O. Easom Elementary School

1610 westlawn ave

fayetteville, NC, 28305

K-1Public
B

Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School

396 elementary dr

fayetteville, NC, 28301

K-5Public
C+
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Neighborhood

Terry Sanford | Fayetteville, NC

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Fayetteville near 3605 Sapphire Rd

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

2/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 3605 Sapphire Rd, Fayetteville

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

3/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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