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Pelham, NY

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Where New York City meets Westchester

Charming Suburban Convenient Family-Friendly Walkable Close-Knit Welcoming Commuter

The oldest town in Westchester County, Pelham offers residents a small-town atmosphere on the cusp of the Bronx. Pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods create a strong sense of community in Pelham, where residents often walk to the town center, public library, train station, and award-winning schools. Midtown Manhattan is just a 20-minute train ride away from Pelham at any time of day, making Pelham an ideal spot for commuters.

Pelham is home to several community mainstays including the Pelham Picture House, a restored 1920s era movie theater turned comprehensive film center offering a range of movie showings, educational programs, and special events. The Bartow-Pell Mansion is also a hub of community life, featuring a museum with rotating exhibits in addition to regularly scheduled classes and events. Pizza lovers rejoice in the wide variety of pizzerias located throughout Pelham as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pelham, NY is $2,577 for one bedroom, $4,124 for two bedrooms, and $8,562 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pelham has decreased by -5.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,577/month
762 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

2

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Davenport Neck Bird Sanctuary
  • Seton Falls Park
  • Bartow-Pell Woods
  • Ward Acres
  • Sheldrake Environmental Center

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • Westchester County

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Methodology

† 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.