Apartments in Lansing, MI

“I originally signed a nine-month lease at Metro Place, then extended it for another six, so I ended up here for fifteen months total. Honestly, it was a great run.

Management has been responsive the whole time, and the building always feels clean and looked after. All the amenities are solid, and the gym is actually nice, clean, and functional. Community/residents here are friendly & polite. A lot of them work in healthcare at the nearby hospitals. Management also does little things that go a long way, like birthday and Christmas cards and coffee & donuts down in the lobby.

Earlier this year the building switched management companies, and I'll be honest, I was skeptical. But the new team somehow seems to care even more than the last one, who were also really good. They stay on top of the smallest stuff, whether it's making sure the lobby smells nice or keeping the big things like the HVAC clean. Max from the new team is great too, really easy to deal with.

The best part, though, is Julio, the maintenance manager. The guy is amazing. If something breaks, even when we figured it was probably our fault, he'd just show up and replace the whole thing, no questions asked. I never once had that awkward back-and-forth about whose fault it was or who's paying. Something breaks, he fixes it, and it's running again same day. Just a genuinely good, helpful guy.

The one real catch is the neighborhood. I didn't realize how much that would matter going in. There’s a rescue missions nearby, so you'll see some homeless folks around. That said, in fifteen months of walking around the building and the capital area, there were maybe two times we actually felt uneasy. It's not that it's dangerous, it's just not the kind of area where you'd want to take an evening stroll, especially with a young family.

I'm moving out because the new management bumped the rent up quite a bit, more than I felt the place was worth at that point. I've never seen so many people move out at once as I have lately, though plenty of new folks are moving in too, so clearly some are fine paying the higher rent.

One thing I'll give it: the location is super convenient. It's right off I-496, like a thirty-second drive from the freeway. If you work nearby, and you just need a clean, well-run place to come home to rather than a walkable neighborhood, it's a great fit. I worked remotely so I was home most of the time so wasn’t the best option for me anyways.

All in all, a great building that runs really smoothly. The only downside is the area it's in. Great place to live, just not the best neighborhood.”

“best place near MSU to live. more affordable than places near by with much better amenities. the huge selling point for me was the courtyard which is pet friendly, and my dogs have met so many friends over there. nice staff and overall nice residents. 24/7 service so the only time I had to make a noise complaint I was able to just call and they handled it. I like the covered parking but again not without its faults, I think putting any college students in a parking garage will not go great, even though the garage is wider than those in downtown.”

“I've lived here six months...Nothing but good things to say about this complex. The manager and maintenance people are friendly and helpful. Unit's are clean and well maintained.”

“The place is nice , the apartments are big . The security is basic. But my mom lost lots of memories from a thief in her storage unit. No security measures there either. Could do better. All in all it's not totally a totally bad place to be. They do have activities for the residents and a veggie truck that comes once in a while..”

“HelloThis is my first experience in these apartments and for me everything is satisfying except that I chose the place where they smoke and I don't like that but everything is very good especially that the apartment complex has security at night and the internet is super good”

“My only problem is I feel we need more and better security here...we have so many people running in and out of here that do not live or belong here and they tend to get rude with the tenants...get better security, I realize you just switched companies, but you went right back to the company that failed us before...Our safety should come first... Besides that I loving the new management team we have had this past year ...”

“Park Place Manor is the best in Lansing! They are currently renovating at this property. Amazing NEW staff from the property management to the maintenance men! I am so excited to move in to my new apartment where I feel at home!”

“I live here. Like any apartment community it has its ups and downs. I happen to have a beautiful 2 bedroom. A couple great neighbors. Im definitely blessed. Lots of activity here. Would be nice to have picnic tables but some tenents are not as nice.”

“Dreya helped me moving in this fall semester and although it was a hassle settling all other things, she made it so easy and helpful for me to move in with little to no troubles at all! As a member of the staff she really brightened my day and made this experience worthwhile and efficient.”