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Encore Apartments in Forest Lake, MN

Pool, fitness center, movie room and an internet cafe, home to our office.

1081 4th Street SW, Forest Lake, MNStudio–3 bedroomsFrom $1,086/mo
About Encore

Welcome to Encore Apartments

Encore was built in 2020 for people who want a little more from home. Cook at a granite island, then take dinner out to your balcony. Spend summer afternoons at the pool, catch a movie in the private theater, and let the dog run in the dog park. In January, a spot in the heated garage means no scraping the windshield, and our leasing team works right downstairs.

  • Dog Park
  • Pool
  • Grills
  • Internet Cafe
  • Fitness center
  • Movie room
Available · from $1,086/mo
Studio–3 bedrooms
Office hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Tour times are shown when you book.
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Homes

Homes open now, by floor plan

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Encore Apartments: Skye floor plan (0 bedroom, 1 bath, 459 sq ft)
Available Nov 14

The Skye

Studio · 1 bath · 459 sq ft
Rent from
$1,086/mo
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Encore Apartments: Luna floor plan (1 bedroom, 1 bath, 639 sq ft)
Available now

The Luna

1 bed · 1 bath · 639 sq ft
Rent
$1,370–$1,422/mo
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Encore Apartments: Braxton floor plan (1 bedroom, 1 bath, 759 sq ft)
Available now

The Braxton

1 bed · 1 bath · 759 sq ft
Rent from
$1,431/mo
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Encore Apartments: Salina floor plan (2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1085 sq ft)
Available now

The Salina

2 bed · 2 bath · 1,085 sq ft
Rent from
$2,100/mo
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Encore Apartments: Sterling floor plan (1 bedroom, 1 bath, 749 sq ft)

The Sterling

1 bed · 1 bath · 749 sq ft

None open right now. Usually from $1,444/mo.

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Encore Apartments: Astrid floor plan (1 bedroom, 1 bath, 759 sq ft)

The Astrid

1 bed · 1 bath · 759 sq ft

None open right now. Usually from $1,501/mo.

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Encore Apartments: Oxford floor plan (2 bedroom, 2 bath, 924 sq ft)

The Oxford

2 bed · 2 bath · 924 sq ft

None open right now. Usually from $1,690/mo.

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Encore Apartments: Alea floor plan (2 bedroom, 2 bath, 930 sq ft)

The Alea

2 bed · 2 bath · 930 sq ft

None open right now. Usually from $1,771/mo.

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Encore Apartments: Vienna floor plan (2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1085 sq ft)

The Vienna

2 bed · 2 bath · 1,085 sq ft

None open right now. Usually from $2,085/mo.

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Encore Apartments: Kingston floor plan (3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1239 sq ft)

The Kingston

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,239 sq ft

None open right now. Usually from $2,308/mo.

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Prices as of Nov 13. Rent shown is the lowest across lease terms. Prices change regularly.

“Usually from” is what a plan generally rents for. Prices change; you’ll see the current price when one opens.

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Tour a home with our leasing team, or apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Amenities

Life at Encore

What it’s like to live at Encore, in its own photos.

Everything at Encore

In the building
  • Dog Park
  • Pool
  • Grills
  • Internet Cafe
  • Fitness center
  • Movie room
Tour from home

Walk through Encore in 3D

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At a glance

Encore at a glance

Built with residents in mind.

Property
  • Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Recycling
  • Smoke free
  • Accent walls
  • Storage space
  • High-speed internet
  • Short-term leases
Apartment
  • Microhood
  • Gourmet kitchens
  • Solid core doors
  • Open concept design
  • Shaker style cabinets
  • Stainless steel hardware
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Luxury vinyl plank flooring
Comfort
  • Central heating & A/C
  • Washer and dryer
  • Carpet
  • Large closets
  • Controlled access
  • Split bedroom layout
  • ADA apartments
Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Island kitchen
  • Granite countertops
Extras
  • Dog park
  • Movie theater
  • Community room
  • BBQ picnic area
  • Keyless fob entry
  • Heated underground parking garage
  • Auto pay
  • Online resident portal
  • Courteous and professional staff
Recreation
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Fitness center
Outdoors
  • Private balcony
Parking
  • Surface lot, first come, first served
  • Underground parking, assigned
Location

Where you’ll live

Encore Apartments
1081 4th Street SW, Forest Lake, MN
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Neighborhood

Life in Forest Lake

A beach and park downtown, trails and golf close by, and an easy ride to the Cities. A few local favorites:

About Forest Lake
  • Lakeside Memorial Park: the picnic shelter and playground on the lake
    Lakeside Memorial Park

    The most popular downtown destination in Forest Lake is Lakeside Memorial Park. There, you’ll have access to the beach, picnic shelters, a playground, yard space, restaurants, and shopping.

  • Tanners Brook Golf Club
    Tanners Brook Golf Club

    Surrounded by the serenity of the North Woods, on the outskirts of Forest Lake, are 6,887 yards of manicured greens. Tanners Brook Golf Club offers five sets of tees.

  • Transit Center & Forest Lake P&R
    Transit Center & Forest Lake P&R

    If you are looking for a ride, conveniently located on highway 61 is a Metro Transit Park & Ride. Get to where you need to go without the hassle. For the ride back, look for stop number 52883.

  • Hardwood Creek Trail
    Hardwood Creek Trail

    The Forest Lake Hardwood Creek Regional Trail is a 9.5-mile trail that starts in Hugo, MN alongside Highway 61 to the Washington/Chisago County Line in Forest Lake.

Good to know

What people ask about Encore

Is parking included?
Each apartment can use one free surface spot, first come, first served and not guaranteed. Extra cars go in underground parking or a garage, for a monthly fee. When underground parking is full, or your car won’t fit underground, a second car can park on the surface for $30 a month. If underground is full, you’re on the waitlist meanwhile.
Is there a pool and a gym?
Yes. Encore has the pool and a fitness center, plus a movie room and a community room. Legacy Pointe and Heritage Heights residents share Encore’s pool and grills. Encore’s outdoor amenities are generally open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Its fire table and outdoor kitchen will likely close once snow comes.
Is there a dog park or pet wash?
Yes. Encore has a dog park.
Do you have accessible apartments?
Yes. Encore has ADA apartments, and the building has an elevator. Need a reasonable accommodation? Tell us and we’ll work with you.
Is there an elevator?
Yes. Encore has an elevator.
Is there a washer and dryer in the apartment?
Yes. Every apartment at Encore has its own washer and dryer.
How do visitors get in?
Encore has controlled access, and residents use key fobs. Visitors use the call box, and you buzz them in from your phone.
Fees & utilities

Every cost, up front

What Encore costs besides rent. Not every building has every add-on.

Monthly, required
Utility admin feeEncore and Gateway Green
$5/mo
Trash
$12.50/mo
Water, sewer, gas and electricEncore and Gateway Green, from the meters
Billed by use
Optional, monthly
Pet rent, dogPer dog
$55/mo
Pet rent, catPer cat
$45/mo
Underground parkingHeated, assigned
$110/mo
Underground EV parking
$165/mo
Second surface spotOnly while underground is full or when your vehicle won’t fit underground
$30/mo
Norhart internetOptional
From $50/mo
One-time
Application fee
$50 per adult
Admin fee
$175 per applicant / co-signer
Pet feeOne-time, paid upfront. Non-refundable
$450 per apartment
Pet deposit
No pet deposit
Utilities at Encore
Billed by Norhart by use
Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric
Internet
Norhart internet, optional, from $50/mo

Your lease lists your Total Monthly Payment: rent plus every required monthly fee for your apartment. For anything not listed here, ask the leasing office at (651) 689-4830.

Pets

Cats and dogs welcome, up to 3 per home. No weight limit.

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