Village on the Park
13210 Village Park Dr,
Southgate, MI 48195
$915 - $1,125
Studio - 2 Beds
Downriver
Taylor, MI
Downriver - Taylor, MI Area Guide
Riverside communities just south of Detroit
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Located south of Detroit, Downriver refers to a vast collection of cities and townships nestled alongside the western banks of the Detroit River. Among the 18 communities considered to be part of Downriver are Taylor, Romulus, Allen Park, Southgate, and Trenton.
Northern Downriver communities tend to be more suburban whereas the southern Downriver communities are more rural. Residents throughout the region enjoy the area’s ample opportunities for outdoor recreation along the river, including activities like fishing, boating, and birdwatching, in addition to hiking the extensive network of trails in the area. Downriver is especially popular among commuters for its proximity to Downtown Detroit and multiple major highways.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downriver is $949 for a studio, $997 for one bedroom, $1,237 for two bedrooms, and $1,427 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downriver has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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474 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$949/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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718 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$997/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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945 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,237/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,197 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,427/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downriver - Taylor, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downriver - Taylor, MI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Downriver - Taylor, MI are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downriver - Taylor, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Heritage Park
- Elizabeth Park
- Willow Metropark
- Oakwoods Metropark
- Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.