Downriver

Taylor, MI

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Downriver - Taylor, MI

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Riverside communities just south of Detroit

Scenic Riverside Convenient Suburban Rural Commuter

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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downriver is $876 for a studio, $958 for one bedroom, $1,194 for two bedrooms, and $1,394 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downriver has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 489 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $876/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 713 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $958/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 941 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,194/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,205 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,394/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Heritage Park
  • Elizabeth Park
  • Willow Metropark
  • Oakwoods Metropark
  • Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

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.