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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Renovated three-bedroom apartments
  • Warm and spacious

Location

957 7th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025, USA
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Management

Norhart

Leasing office

Open 

9:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

Northbrook Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.8 rating, supported by standout price, amenities, and location scores, plus a solid trustworthiness rating. It also offers renovated three-bedroom apartments in a quiet neighborhood with a warm, spacious feel, and is noted for convenient access to nearby schools, outdoor spaces, and resources that support pet-friendly living and working from home.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Northbrook Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Northbrook Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

Tahoe3 bed1 bath990 sqft$1,427 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Northbrook Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Ceiling FanPantry
Vinyl FlooringWalk-in Closet

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
Range

Tech

High-Speed Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundrySmoke-free

Grounds

Assigned ParkingGarage Parking
Outdoor SpacePlayground

Services

Recycling

Other

Short Term Lease
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

Application Fee (Per Applicant)

Per-applicant. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Administrative Fee

One-time. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$175

Security Deposit

One-time.

$1,427

Trash Fee

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$12.50

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Surface Lot

Surface Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 surface lots max. 1 total spaces.

$0

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2
Breed restrictionsYes

No breed or weight restrictions.

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$45

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$450

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 dogs max.

$55

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$450

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

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Building details

Property details

Year built1996
Units8
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About Northbrook Apartments

HomeApartments in Forest Lake Northbrook Apartments

Northbrook is a charming, 8-unit apartment building in a quiet neighborhood located across from Southwest Junior High School. The building has renovated three-bedroom apartments. Two other schools are within walking distance as well as many businesses including, Target, Walmart, and Applebee's. Northbrook's apartments are warm and spacious. Heat and water/ sewer are included in the rent. Residents pay electricity, internet, cable, and $5 per month for trash service. We welcome you to come tour Northbrook Apartments in Forest Lake. We are confident you will love calling Northbrook home!


Year Built: 1996

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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Northbrook Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Northbrook Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Northbrook Apartments
Price·10A 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.
Northbrook Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
Northbrook 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.
Northbrook 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 Northbrook 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.
Northbrook 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.

Northbrook Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 2 office supply stores within 1 mile

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 Northbrook Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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Rent trends in Forest Lake

3-bedroom apartments at Northbrook Apartments cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Forest Lake.

Median rents as of Mar 15 2025.
Forest Lake
A table of studio rental data trends in Forest Lake
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,256
October 2024$1,171
March 2025$1,207

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$57,080/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $57,080 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,427.
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Schools near Northbrook Apartments

Early Childhood Special Education

943 sw 9th ave

forest lake, MN, 55025

PKPublic

Ranger Academy

943 sw 9th ave

forest lake, MN, 55025

K-6Public

Forest View Elementary School

620 sw 4th st

forest lake, MN, 55025

PK, K-3Public
B-

Forest Lake Elementary School

408 sw 4th st

forest lake, MN, 55025

4-6Public
B

North Star Elementary

15198 forest blvd n

hugo, MN, 55038

K-5Public
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Forest Lake near 957 7th Ave Sw

Walking

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

Driving

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

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 957 7th Ave Sw, Forest Lake

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 957 7th Ave Sw

ALDI
289 12th St SW
Walmart Supercenter
200 12th St SW
Cub
2013 W Broadway Ave
Bruce's Foods
5358 Wyoming Trl

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