Forest Place Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Arch Creek East · North Miami, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Forest Place

Forest Place is a large, established high-rise community with oversized floor plans and a useful pool-and-fitness amenity package. Feedback is strongest for apartment size, location and individual staff members, while elevator reliability and building-wide upkeep warrant careful follow-up before leasing.

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Neighborhood
Arch Creek East
Address
1600 NE 135th St, North Miami, FL 33181
Floor plans
1-2
Advertised rents
$1,735-$2,155+ (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1971
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents frequently praise the friendly leasing staff and clear help during tours and applications.
  • Positive feedback often highlights the unusually spacious one- and two-bedroom layouts.
  • Many renters describe maintenance requests as promptly handled.
  • Residents commonly value the central location near parks, shopping, beaches and FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus.

Common complaints

  • Reviewers report recurring elevator outages, especially as a burden for residents on upper floors.
  • Common resident complaints include roach activity and uneven pest-control results.
  • Reviewers report balcony and shared-area sanitation concerns in parts of the community.
  • Some reviewers describe unprofessional communication or slow management follow-through on persistent issues.

Amenities

swimming poolfitness centergated accesscovered parkingshared laundry facilitiespackage receivingBBQ and picnic areaon-site management and maintenance

The nitty-gritty

These details come from public property materials and listings available at research time. Fees, parking rules and utility packages can change, so request the complete lease-cost sheet before applying.

Parking
Covered and surface parking are advertised; confirm included, assigned and guest-space rules.
Pet details
Cats and dogs are accepted, with a two-pet limit and breed and weight restrictions; confirm current deposits and monthly charges.
Transit & commute
Near Biscayne Boulevard and NE 135th Street, with local bus access and a short drive to FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus, Oleta River State Park and the Aventura commuter-rail station.
Noise context
Several reviewers describe their homes as quiet, but traffic exposure and activity near elevators or shared spaces vary by unit.
Flood & storm notes
Prospective renters should ask about backup power for elevators, emergency stair access, ground-level drainage and hurricane procedures.
Unit features
private patio or balcony; central air conditioning; large closets; tile flooring; renovated kitchens and bathrooms in select homes
Research transparency

We cross-check property information and summarize recurring public resident feedback. A missing detail means we could not verify it reliably—not that the fee, rule or feature does not exist.

Questions to ask when you tour Forest Place

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

  • What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
  • Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
  • How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
  • Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
  • How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
  • Is pest control included, how often is it performed, and how are repeat issues escalated?
  • How many elevators serve this building, and what is the repair and move-in reservation process?
  • Where are packages stored, what happens after hours, and are locker or concierge fees mandatory?
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