1716 Townsend Ave
1716 Townsend Ave,
Bronx, NY 10453
$4,000 | 4 Beds
Located in the Bronx, Mount Hope is known for its longstanding, mid-rise apartment buildings and wood-frame houses, along with some Queen Anne architecture scattered throughout. Mount Hope is bordered by Interstate 95 to the south, Webster Avenue to the east, and Jerome Avenue to the west. Grand Concourse runs through the heart of town and is the location of several subway stations and bus stops. This densely populated neighborhood features several parks and green spaces, including Echo Park. Residents of Mount Hope appreciate the neighborhood’s proximity to Manhattan, located just nine miles away, as well as proximity to major attractions like the Bronx Zoo and Yankee Stadium. Apartments for rent in the area are priced below the borough’s average.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Mount Hope is $1,394 for a studio, $1,429 for one bedroom, $1,733 for two bedrooms, and $1,943 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Hope has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Studio
406 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,394/month
Average Rent
1 BR
498 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,429/month
Average Rent
2 BR
620 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,733/month
Average Rent
3 BR
739 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,943/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
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Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Current Resident
7 years ago•Niche Review
Mount Hope is a very good place to live, especially if you are a student attending school in Upper Manhattan and The Bronx. There are so many transportation possibilities.
Niche User
8 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
Police are there when needed and when not.
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