Islandview

Detroit, MI

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Islandview - Detroit, MI

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Savor suburban calm near the heart of downtown

Historic Peaceful Affordable Convenient Scenic

Situated about three miles east of Downtown Detroit, Islandview is a scenic neighborhood brimming with historic character. Islandview is largely residential, offering an array of red-brick apartments and longstanding houses available for rent along tree-lined streets.

The neighborhood’s commercial offerings are mainly clustered on East Jefferson Avenue, where residents enjoy access to casual restaurants and convenient shops. Islandview is proximate to plenty of recreational opportunities available at Gabriel Richard Park, Mount Elliot Park, and the sprawling Belle Isle Park, which lies just across the Detroit River from the neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Islandview is $699 for a studio, $769 for one bedroom, $1,195 for two bedrooms, and $1,882 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Islandview has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 428 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $699/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 509 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $769/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 432 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,195/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,882/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

50

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

75

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
  • Dossin Great Lakes Museum
  • Chene Park
  • William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor
  • Belle Isle Park

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 2025.