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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Trash service
  • Cozy townhome community

Location

1777 10th St Se, Forest Lake, MN 55025, USA
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Management

Norhart

Property Overview

Birchview Apartments offers a strong overall value with an 8.8 Zumper Expert Rating, top scores for price and amenities, and a high location rating that points to strong convenience. It is noted for trash service and a cozy townhome community, and it stands out for pet friendliness with outdoor spaces plus nearby pet supply and grooming options.

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, Birchview Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Birchview 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

  • High school nearby
  • Walk-in closet

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Benton3 bed1 bath1,050 sqft$1,670 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Birchview Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Ceiling FanVinyl Flooring
Walk-in Closet

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
Range

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.

$1,670

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

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 built2004
Units8
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About Birchview Apartments

HomeApartments in Forest Lake Birchview Apartments

Birchview Apartments in Forest Lake is a beautiful building that features renovated three bedroom apartments, tucked inside a cozy townhome community. These Forest Lake apartments are located within walking distance to the Forest Lake High School, Forest Lake Junior High, and local shopping and dining options. Heat and water/ sewer is included in the rent. Residents pay electricity, internet, cable and $5 per month for trash service. We know you'll enjoy this upstanding community and are excited to give you a tour of our Birchview Apartments! ,


Year Built: 2004

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, Birchview Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Birchview 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 Birchview 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.
Birchview 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.
Birchview 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.
Birchview 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 Birchview 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.
Birchview 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.

Birchview Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

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 Birchview Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Forest Lake

3-bedroom apartments at Birchview Apartments cost about 5% 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

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$66,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,670.
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Schools near Birchview Apartments

Forest Lake Elementary School

408 sw 4th st

forest lake, MN, 55025

4-6Public
B

Forest View Elementary School

620 sw 4th st

forest lake, MN, 55025

PK, K-3Public
B-

Ranger Academy

943 sw 9th ave

forest lake, MN, 55025

K-6Public

Early Childhood Special Education

943 sw 9th ave

forest lake, MN, 55025

PKPublic

North Star Elementary

15198 forest blvd n

hugo, MN, 55038

K-5Public
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Internet available near Birchview Apartments

Getting around Forest Lake near 1777 10th St Se

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
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 1777 10th St Se, Forest Lake

Groceries

0/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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