Fordham University

Bronx, NY

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Fordham University Rose Hill Campus - Bronx, NY

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The Jesuit University of New York

Fordham Rams Private Jesuit Catholic Rigorous Transformative Empowering Welcoming Urban Service-Oriented

Fordham University is a private research institution rooted in the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person—intellectually, emotionally, and morally. Founded in 1841, Fordham integrates service into the curricula, giving students the tools to make a positive change in themselves and the world. Students at Fordham are cared for and challenged to awaken to their potential so they can graduate transformed and empowered.

Fordham’s Rose Hill Campus consists of Gothic architecture woven with tree-lined walkways on 85 acres in the Bronx. A variety of apartments are available for rent near campus, especially in Belmont, Bedford Park, and Pelham Parkway. Access to the subway, Bronx River Parkway, and I-87 make longer commutes to campus simple.

NCAA Division I Rams athletics, community service opportunities, intramural sports, and more than 160 student clubs keep Fordham humming. Major attractions such as the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, and historic Paradise Theater are within walking distance of Fordham’s Rose Hill Campus. Manhattan is just a short subway ride away as well.

Explore the College

A walking path encompasses Martyrs’ Lawn

Fordham University’s iron fountain was built in 2012

The Cunniffe House is one of the oldest buildings on campus, built around 1836

Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus contains the Soaring Figure sculpture by Stella Shawzin

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bronx, NY is $1,616 for a studio, $1,628 for one bedroom, $2,085 for two bedrooms, and $2,382 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bronx has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 448 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,616/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 521 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,628/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 682 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,085/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 783 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,382/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

93

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

The Academy Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-5

279 Students

5
out of 10

Ps 92

Public

Grades PK-5

423 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hospital Schools

Public

331 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ps 64 Pura Belpre

Public

Grades 3-5

139 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ps 230 Dr Roland N Patterson

Public

Grades 4-5

77 Students

Rating Unavailable

Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx

Public

Grades 6-8

289 Students

3
out of 10

Jhs 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio

Public

Grades 6-8

371 Students

2
out of 10

Urban Science Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

300 Students

1
out of 10

Jhs 145 Arturo Toscanini

Public

Grades 6-8

293 Students

1
out of 10

Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation

Public

Grades 6-12

502 Students

Rating Unavailable

New Explorers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

435 Students

2
out of 10

Leadership Institute

Public

Grades 9-12

176 Students

2
out of 10
1
out of 10

Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation

Public

Grades 6-12

502 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hospital Schools

Public

331 Students

Rating Unavailable

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† 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.