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Forest Park Neighborhood Guide Detroit, MI

About

Forest Park is a vibrant, culturally diverse neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan. Located on the city's east side, it is bounded by John R Street, Woodward Avenue, and the Edsel Ford Freeway. The area is renowned for its historical charm and architecture, with well-maintained homes dating back to the early 20th century. It is notable for its close proximity to Detroit's downtown area and its accessibility to major highways.

What You Will Love about Forest Park, Detroit, Michigan

  • Forest Park's historic charm, coupled with its vibrant community, is a major draw. Beautiful homes and tree-lined streets define the neighborhood, offering a tranquil, suburban feel within the city.
  • The neighborhood's cultural diversity contributes to an enriching living experience. It's a welcoming community that treasures its history and looks forward to the future.
  • Its central location provides easy access to downtown Detroit's entertainment, shopping, and dining hot spots, making it an ideal neighborhood for those who appreciate city life.

What’s Nearby

Forest Park is just minutes from downtown Detroit, making it a convenient location for city workers and urban explorers. Its location also places it near world-class cultural institutions such as the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Historical Museum. For outdoor enthusiasts, it is also close to the extensive Belle Isle Park, a beautiful island park in the Detroit River with a zoo, conservatory, and great spaces for outdoor activities.

Lifestyle

Living in Forest Park offers a fusion of urban and suburban vibes. Residents here enjoy quiet, residential streets while having quick access to the lively atmosphere of downtown Detroit. Its proximity to numerous cultural and recreational attractions makes Forest Park a perfect mix of city living and neighborhood comfort.

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Rental Trends in Forest Park

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Last updated 9/8/2024
29 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 222 restaurants, 68 grocery stores, and 9 parks within a mile of the Forest Park neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Pellerito Foods

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.4 miles

    2000 Mack Ave

  • GROCERY
    Roscoe & Horkey Farms

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.5 miles

    3445 Russell St

  • GROCERY
    Wigley's Meats & Produce

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store

    •

    0.5 miles

    3405 Russell St

  • GROCERY
    PRIME Gourmet Meats and Seafood

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.5 miles

    1313 Erskine St

  • GROCERY
    Sun Hang Bean Sprout

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store

    •

    0.6 miles

    1330 Erskine St

  • GROCERY
    Kalil Enterprises

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.6 miles

    3110 Rivard St

Forest Park Apartments and Rentals

29 Rental properties in Forest Park, Detroit, MI.

  • The Residences at City Modern property

    $1,050+

    The Residences at City Modern

    Studio–3 Beds

    445–1596 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Palmer Court Townhomes property

    Contact for Price

    Palmer Court Townhomes

    2–3 Beds • 1.5–2.5 Baths

    1358–1581 Sqft

    Not Available

  • Midtown Park Apartments property

    $1,500+

    Midtown Park Apartments

    1–4 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    755–1391 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 3434 Russell St #27-207 property

    $2,100

    3434 Russell St #27-207

    1 Bed • 1 Bath

    1129 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 68 E Willis St #1 property

    $1,195

    68 E Willis St #1

    1 Bed • 1 Bath

    750 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 3670 Woodward Ave #202 property

    $2,300

    3670 Woodward Ave #202

    1 Bed • 1.5 Baths

    1072 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

29 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
6.4%
7.5%
utilities
2%
5.4%
food
2.5%
2.9%
transportation
0.6%
0.1%
healthcare
1.4%
3.9%

Forest Park Demographics

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Forest Park Reviews

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  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 4 of 4 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 4 of 4 renters

  • Nearby Parks

    Yes

    Say 4 of 4 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 3 of 4 renters

  • Near Downtown

    Yes

    Say 3 of 4 renters

  • Near Highways

    Yes

    Say 3 of 4 renters

29 Properties Available for Rent

Forest Park Transportation

walk bike and transit

Somewhat Walkable

62/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Very Bikeable

76/100
Bike Score®

Good Transit

51/100
5 train stops, 1 other stop

Detroit Department of Transportation

Other

1301 E Warren Ave

QLINE Mack Ave Station (Northbound)

Train Stop

Woodward Ave

Qline-Warren Ave Station SB

Train Stop

Woodward Ave

Source: foursquare.com

Forest Park Schools

29 Properties Available for Rent

Neighborhoods Around Forest Park

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MidtownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,344
47%
Lafayette ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$900
0%
Brush ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,250--
CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,700
89%
Lower WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,255
20%
DowntownNeighborhood in Detroit-metro, Michigan$1,344
50%
New CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,587--
WoodbridgeNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$950--
Middle WoodwardNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,587
45%
Downtown DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,540
4%
Lower East CentralNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$900--
Art CenterNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
West VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Milwaukee JunctionNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Eastern MarketNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Rosa ParksNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
New Center CommonsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,635
49%
North EndNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
MexicantownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Indian VillageNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Elmwood ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$702
16%
Rivertown-Warehouse DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$899--
Wayne StateNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,049
0%
Sugar Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Warren Prentis Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,400--
Southwest DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$850--
IslandviewNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$1,025--
Dexter-LinwoodNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Gold CoastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Boston Edison EastNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$650--
North CorktownNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Core CityNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Piety HillNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan$785--
West Virginia ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
East RiversideNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Nardin ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Far East DetroitNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Lasalle College ParkNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----
Russell WoodsNeighborhood in Detroit, Michigan----