Mud Island

Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Residents rave about this secluded area of Memphis that offers plenty of outdoor space and waterfront views. Mud Island is a peninsula that parallels Uptown and Downtown, and is a one-of-a-kind cultural and recreational haven. A favorite part of this area is the Mud Island River Park which offers a scenic escape with its lush greenery, walking trails, and stunning views of the river. Its standout feature is the Riverwalk Model, a detailed representation of the lower Mississippi River that provides an educational and interactive experience for visitors of all ages.

Here, they also host outdoor concerts and events, making it a popular destination for music enthusiasts. It is a dog-lovers ideal neighborhood as well because of its access to various parks and outdoor space. It's a place where locals and tourists alike can enjoy the serenity of the river, learn about its historical significance, and embrace the vibrant culture that defines Memphis.

There are a handful of restaurants and boutique grocery stores on Mud Island, especially near the notable Harbor Town, but most residents look to take a short drive/walk to Downtown for access to more food options. If waterfront living is something you're interested in, there are plenty of apartment options on Mud Island.
What Mud Island Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.5
value
7.2
amenities
7.3
social
6.7
management
7.0
Median rents in Mud Island
Studio
$
1,000
1 Bedroom
$
1,300
2 Bedroom
$
1,700

Living in
Mud Island

Parks
Secluded
Good for Pets
Good for Families
Safe
Waterfront
Mud Island — 8.4/10 Rating (based on 54 neighborhood reviews)
I like living on Mud Island and I generally feel safe during the day, especially compared to other areas. I love being walking distance from walking trails and being close to Harbor Town/Cordelia's/Tug's etc. to quickly grab food or other things I need.

One downfall is that there's not gas or grocery stores nearby (same goes for all of downtown). I don't feel safe at the Kroger on Union, so I usually go to West Memphis for groceries and gas, unless I happen to be in a safer suburb.
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Island Park
Great for walking (Greenbelt along the river and in the neighborhoods), can get busy because lots of people come to picnic and play. Well kept dog park across the street as well as city recycling bins.
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Harbor Island Apartments
Love living on the island and plan to stay here! I'm someone who prefers to be able to walk out of my apt and go on a walk (vs having to drive to a park to get outside). I feel safe and love living by the river. 10/10 sunsets. Grocery stores are a little farther, but Cordelia's can save you in a pinch. Some new restaurants (tacos and an Italian place) and older Memphis classics (Paulette's, Tug's). There's also a pharmacy, gym, dry cleaner's. Power lines are underground (less likely to lose power than midtown during a snowstorm/ it'll be fixed faster). However, this past year we've lost power in regular rainstorms a couple times when nowhere else in Memphis has. Hasn't happened in a few months, though. Power in midtown can be slow to be fixed, so I'm not sure we really have it worse than other areas students live in. I would say the only way to (almost) guarantee that you won't lose power ever during the winter is to live in the Medical District near the hospitals.
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Belle Harbour
I liked living here because it feels very safe and secluded from Memphis. The greenway on the river is great for walking/running. Cordelias is great. It is far from most grocery stores and restaurants but that hasn't bothered me. I feel like most of my friends live on Mud Island so it is great to be closet to everyone.
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Harbor Island Apartments
I loved being close to the greenway and downtown. It’s a relatively safe neighborhood but unfortunately crime did sometimes spill over. Mostly car break-ins, they tended to target trucks. Lots of mosquitos and bugs in the summer due to being close by the river. Lots of students there so it’s nice to be near friends, but not easily walkable to many amenities unless you live directly in Harbor Town. Overall not bad, but I would like to try living in another neighborhood next year.
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Riverset Apartments
Nothing bad to talk about mud island it is one of the safest option to live in downtown memphis and most of your peers will most likely live out here too l. it’s awesome to be surrounded by other students like yourself and be able to walk safely along the island to get your exercise in
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The Estates at River Pointe
I love how many other students are on the island, the access to outdoor spaces, and the residential feel. I do wish there were more restaurants to walk to, but I would rather drive to a restaurant than give up all the things mud island provides.
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Arbors Harbor Town
I love walking on the greenway and through neighborhoods. The sunsets on the river are amazing. Harbor Town so far has been safe, and I love being able to walk to Cordelia’s.
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Island Park / Harbor Town Square
Queit, pretty and secure. There's not many places in Memphis where I'd feel comfortable walking by myself, but Mud Island is the exception.
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The Estates at River Pointe
The neighborhood is very good. Very quiet except for Arbors is near the bridge so it can get a bit loud. Management is responsive
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Arbors Harbor Town
I love living in the island. It has a nice place to walk/run/bike. Great sunsets. Good location while being in school.
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Island Park / Harbor Town Square
I love the island! It’s a great place to live as a P1 as many other students live nearby. It’s a short distance from the school and generally pretty safe in the gated apartment complexes. It is a good 15 minute drive from affordable groceries and safe gas stations so keep that in mind before living on the island that you’ll have to venture a bit for shopping.
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Island Park / Harbor Town Square
very safe and nice neighborhood. I enjoy walking my dog and looking at the house. right by the river with a nice greenway with tons of sun. Also some restaurants and grocery store which is convenient. less than 10 minute drive to law school even with decent levels of traffic. No public transportation but plenty of parking around. also a dog park on the island.
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Arbors Harbor Town
Best spot closest to school. Feels like it’s not Memphis but is just a few min from campus
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Island Park / Harbor Town Square
Very safe, and very close to parks and nature. Smells like sulfur sometimes
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Grand Island Apartment Homes
Good views and quiet area, far from resources but safer
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Island place
I feel safe living on the island and enjoy the amenities it has to offer.
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Grand Island Apartment Homes
The apartments are located on mud island. I love the neighborhood and never felt unsafe on the island.
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Grand Island Apartment Homes
The neighborhood is great.
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Belle Harbour
Super safe / beautiful!!!
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Arbors Harbor Town
love. very young energy and very safe!
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Belle Harbour
I love living on mud island!
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The Estates at River Pointe
Never worried too much about safety but the area is gated and secure
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Grand Island Apartment Homes
Feels very safe! Lots of outdoor spaces.
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Harbor Island Apartments
Its great being on mudisland
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Riverset Apartments
I have no complaints about where I live.
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Rivertown Condos
I had only positive feelings towards Mud Island.
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The Estates at River Pointe
Love Mud Island. Very close to campus while still feeling residential. Can walk to restaurants and grocery store. Quick access to the interstate if on rotation in East Memphis. Great for being outside.
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Island Park / Harbor Town Square
I enjoyed some parts of living on mud island. I enjoyed the park and living so close to a lot of my friends the first year. However, now that I live off the island it is so much easier to get places (grocery, school, friends places, any other stores, gas stations, etc.) and I don't feel so cut off from the rest of Memphis.
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Riverset Apartments
Mud Island is a good option for first-year students who are not familiar with Memphis. It is advertised as "safe", but there are still occasional shootings.

https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/05/14/mpd-investigates-shooting-near-harbor-town-square/

South Main/South Bluffs seems to feel like the quietest part of Memphis at the moment (where I live currently).

Do not rent an apartment in Riverside just because it is cheap. There are lots of cars broken into there.
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Grand Island Apartment Homes
A ton of students live here, especially during M1 year. I feel like almost all my friends are a short walk or drive down the island. I love being able to walk and run on the Greenway. I feel very safe here, even at night. Lots of apartments with pools, tennis courts, and sand volleyball, so if you like to spend a lot of time outside, Mud Island is a great choice!
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Arbors Harbor Town
I would definitely recommend Mud Island to any law student, assuming they aren't the type to roll out of bed and straight to class - you are going to have to drive and park in a garage if you live here. It's safer than most of Memphis, quiet and has lots of space for the outdoorsy and workout types
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Arbors Harbor Town
We have found the neighborhood around Arbor's Harbor Town to be very nice and safe thus far. My husband and I both enjoy walking around the town and neighborhood and feel comfortable to do so. As mentioned, we have had one of our cars broken into but no further complications.
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Arbors Harbor Town
I love how comfortable I feel on Mud Island. However, a few more quick service restaurants would really benefit the experience as I find it hard to get anything for dinner that I don't make myself.
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The Estates at River Pointe
Mud Island is like a bubble. As safe as you are going to get in Memphis with almost all complexes gated and many houses for rent if someone would rather have a house.
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Island Park / Harbor Town Square
This is a very nice community and I love to walk on the greenway by the river. There are restaurants and a grocery store on the island but they are all expensive. I stay in the one apartment that is not gated so it is targeted a lot.
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Riverset Apartments
Mud Island is very nice and safe. I enjoy being right next to the river and it's a very safe place to go on walks and runs.
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Belle Harbour
Mud Island is a great place to live to be safe and close to campus. Lots of outdoor activities and pretty views.
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Grand Island Apartment Homes
The location of Mud Island is fantastic. I can walk or ride my bike along the river if I want to get some exercise or go to Harbor Town (on Mud Island) if I need something like grocery's or a bite to eat. It is less than a 10 minute drive from my apartment that is tucked in the back to the law school. If I ride my bike, it normally takes about 15 minutes
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Riverset Apartments
Beautiful area to get outside and go for a walk. Mostly safe. Has its own local grocery store.
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Harbor Island Apartments
I haven't had any issues with our neighborhood. Everyone seems to be nice and respectful.
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Belle Harbour
I love the harbor town area. I walk my dog often and always feel safe. They are pretty festive around here so it is fun to go on walks in the neighborhood and look at the pretty houses and decorations. There is a cute grocery store and 2 restaurants in the area.
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Harbor Island Apartments
I love living on Mud Island! It takes about 10 minutes max to get to school. It has great walking/running trails and it’s a great community!
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The Estates at River Pointe
Love living on the island! Super close to school and great neighborhood.
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Island Park / Harbor Town Square
safe; easy to get around
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Arbors Harbor Town
Beautiful views
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Riverset
Safe/Close to campus
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The Estates at River Pointe
I love this neighborhood very safe!
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The Estates at River Pointe
Mud Island provides a great running/walking trail, restaurants and stores, and a feeling of safety.
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Harbor Island Apartments
I like where I live and my apartment seems pretty safe. The island overall seems pretty safe as well, except there has been a slight increase in crime at one of the apartments on the island that is not gated.
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Island Park / Harbor Town Square
Enjoyed living there. Felt safe.
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The Estates at River Pointe
Amazing views, safer for runs on the island
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The Estates at River Pointe
Very nice & fairly safe environment
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Grand Island Apartment Homes
Mud Island is a lovely neighborhood.
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The Estates at River Pointe


Getting to Know
Mud Island

Neighborhood Boundaries

Best Apartments
in Mud Island

Belle Harbour
1 Bed $1,329
2 Beds $1,666
3 Beds $1,904

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247 Island Village Dr

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1263 Island Harbor Dr

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Harbor Island Apartments
1 Bed $1,335
2 Beds $1,750
3 Beds $2,475

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The Estates at River Pointe
1 Bed $1,100
2 Beds $1,321
3 Beds $1,808

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Rivertown Condos

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