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Hidden Tree

$1,095 – $1,380/mo

  • 1–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 712–980 sq ft
  • 7 units available
  • Pet friendly
410 Pine Forest Dr, East Lansing, MI, 48823

As of October 15, 2026, Hidden Tree in East Lansing, MI has 7 apartments for rent from $1,095 to $1,380/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,095 and two-bedrooms at $1,194. The average asking rent has fallen 1.2% since April 10, 2026, from $1,200 to $1,186.


Floor plans

Hidden Tree has 7 units available across 7 floor plans: 3 one-bedroom layouts (712–798 sq ft) and 4 two-bedroom layouts (820–980 sq ft). Prices checked October 15, 2026.

Chestnut

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 712 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,095/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
Chestnut$1,095712—

Aspen

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 798 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,166/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
Aspen$1,166798—

Birch

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 786 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,166/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
Birch$1,166786—

Oak

2 Bedrooms • 1.5 Baths • 866 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,194/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
Oak$1,194866—

Maple

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 820 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,200/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
Maple$1,200820—

Red Pine

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 980 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,295/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
Red Pine$1,295980—

White Pine

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 880 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,380/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
White Pine$1,380880—

See all 23 units listed at Hidden Tree, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Hidden Tree, a one-bedroom starts at about $1,344 a month all-in: $1,095 rent and an estimated $249 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A two-bedroom starts at about $1,504.

All-in from$1,344/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Hidden Tree takes about $39,420 a year for a one-bedroom and $42,984 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,344 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $57,700 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,344/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$57,700/yr

Income to qualify

$39,420/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Hidden Tree has ranged from $1,159 to $1,301. The current average is $1,186, down $14 (1.2%) from $1,200 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (169 days observed).

Amenities

Hidden Tree is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and a laundry room on site. It lists 11 amenities, including swimming pool and bike share.

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance

  • Amazon Hub

  • Bike Share

  • Clubhouse

  • Covered Parking

  • Dog Park

  • Laundry Facility

  • Online Resident Portal

  • Playground

  • Sundeck

  • Swimming Pool


Location

410 Pine Forest Dr, East Lansing, MI, 48823


Resident reviews

Residents of Hidden Tree rate location (4.1) and maintenance (3.3) highest and amenities and shared spaces (1.5) lowest.

3.2 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.3
Maintenance3.3
Building Quality1.8
Location4.1
Amenities and Shared Spaces1.5
Overall100 reviews

Hidden Tree offers spacious units in a convenient East Lansing location with generally responsive maintenance and friendly office staff, though experiences vary significantly by management period. Positive recent reviews highlight improved service under current management, while older reviews and some recent complaints cite issues with maintenance delays, heating system failures, aging appliances, noise insulation, and communication gaps. Rent increases and move-out charges are recurring concerns, and some residents report unresolved problems with mold, laundry facilities, and security.

Management responsiveness and communication have been inconsistent, with experiences varying significantly by management company and time period. Recent reviews under current management show improved maintenance response times and staff friendliness, though earlier transitions between management companies created documented issues with unresponsiveness, billing errors, and lease documentation problems. Office staff are frequently described as kind and welcoming, but follow-through on maintenance requests and administrative tasks has been a recurring concern across multiple management transitions.

Maintenance responsiveness and communication are inconsistent, with significant variation depending on management tenure. Negative reviews frequently cite delayed repairs, unresponsive staff, and issues with heating/cooling systems that required external intervention. Positive recent reviews indicate improvement under current management, with timely repairs and professional staff, though some residents report ongoing challenges with appliance replacements and follow-through.

Residents report significant building maintenance and condition issues, including persistent mold problems, non-functional laundry facilities, aging infrastructure, and poor noise insulation. Maintenance response times are frequently delayed, and common areas require more consistent upkeep. Recent management changes have received mixed feedback regarding responsiveness to repair requests.

The property benefits from a convenient East Lansing location near MSU with accessible transit, nearby parks, and walking paths, making it appealing for students and families. Most residents praise the quiet, safe neighborhood and proximity to downtown and main roads. However, some reviews from earlier periods cite maintenance responsiveness and facility upkeep concerns, though recent feedback suggests improvements under current management.

Residents report significant concerns with amenities and shared spaces at this property. Key issues include infrequent pool access despite it being listed as an amenity, laundry facilities that are frequently out of service and costly to operate, persistent mold in units and basements, and inadequate maintenance of common areas including dog parks and parking lots. Management responsiveness to maintenance requests and facility upkeep appears inconsistent.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Hidden Tree is car-dependent and somewhat bikeable.

Walking
Car-dependent
Grade F
Biking
Somewhat bikeable
Grade D+

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Hidden Tree was good on 294 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 55, moderate). Daily highs averaged 85°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 12°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

294 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 26

Temperature

85° / 12°

average July high / January low

: 61° high, 53° low

Pollen

None

Oct 15–19 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: none

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January26°F12°F38 (good)27 of 31
February35°F17°F52 (moderate)14 of 28
March50°F30°F48 (good)22 of 31
April62°F41°F42 (good)26 of 30
May66°F46°F39 (good)29 of 31
June77°F58°F40 (good)26 of 30
July85°F64°F55 (moderate)15 of 31
August81°F62°F41 (good)26 of 31
September73°F56°F36 (good)28 of 30
October63°F45°F31 (good)30 of 31
November46°F31°F34 (good)26 of 30
December32°F18°F39 (good)25 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 16, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Hidden Tree is a 261-unit building in East Lansing, MI.

  • Building

    Apartment
  • Total units

    261

Nearby schools

The closest school to Hidden Tree is Abbott Nursery School, a private preschool 0.5 miles away. The closest public school is Ingham ISD ASD Programs, 0.7 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Abbott Nursery School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

KinderCare Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Ingham ISD ASD Programs

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.7 mi

Kinder Care Learning Center #387

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Child Development Lab

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Peoples Church Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Whitehills Center DC

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.9 mi

St Thomas Aquinas Parish School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.9 mi

East Lansing Child Care Prgm

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Eastminister Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.5 mi

Contact & management

Hidden Tree is managed by MIMG. The leasing office's phone number is 517-781-7330.


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