The Post on Fort
3470 Fort Independence St,
Bronx, NY 10463
$1,700 - $2,775 | Studio - 2 Beds
Filled with parks and centered around a namesake greenspace and reservoir, Jerome Park has some of the best scenery in the Bronx. Jerome Park is surrounded by popular parks including Van Cortlandt Park and the New York Botanical Garden. Jerome Park is home to Lehman College School of Continuing and Professional Studies and lies adjacent to Fordham University, so it’s a great choice for students, faculty, and staff who want easy trips to campus. Conveniently, Jerome Park has several bus stops and subway stations so residents can travel throughout New York City. Similar to many rentals in New York City, apartments in Jerome Park are expensive, but there are options that are more affordable compared to other neighborhoods. Apartments in Jerome Park are also known for being slightly larger than other typical NYC rentals.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Jerome Park is $1,240 for a studio, $1,439 for one bedroom, $1,805 for two bedrooms, and $2,177 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jerome Park has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Studio
615 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,240/month
Average Rent
1 BR
448 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,439/month
Average Rent
2 BR
695 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,805/month
Average Rent
3 BR
567 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,177/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Rider's Paradise
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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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.