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Yonkers, NY

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Savor metropolitan amenities and natural beauty on the Hudson

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Situated about 12 miles north of Manhattan, Yonkers is a vibrant city on the Hudson River brimming with picturesque parks and waterfront offerings. Yonkers provides a wide variety of apartments available for rent, from modern high-rises to renovated lofts and everything in between.

Yonkers is regarded for being the gateway between New York City and the Hudson Valley, offering metropolitan delights in a lush setting. Yonkers is home to the top-notch Sarah Lawrence College as well as Legoland Discovery Center Westchester, Empire City Casino, Cross County Shopping, and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Yonkers. Residents take in the city’s natural beauty at Tibbetts Brook Park, Untermyer Park and Gardens, Sprain Ridge Park, and sweeping views of the New Jersey Palisades across the Hudson. Yonkers boasts excellent access to public transportation, with numerous stops on the Metro North Hudson Line.

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A hillside neighborhood in Yonkers

The Hudson River Museum, founded in 1919, is located in Trevor Park

A waterfall at Untermyer Gardens

An evening view of the Yonkers skyline

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Yonkers, NY is $1,855 for a studio, $2,157 for one bedroom, $2,722 for two bedrooms, and $2,637 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yonkers has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,157/month
687 Sq Ft
House
$5,135/month
1,565 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,462/month
381 Sq Ft
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Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

55

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

40

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.

Schools

Pearls Hawthorne School

Public

Grades PK-8

781 Students

9
out of 10

Patricia A Dichiaro School

Public

Grades PK-8

538 Students

8
out of 10

Montessori School 27

Public

Grades PK-6

333 Students

7
out of 10

Rosmarie Ann Siragusa School

Public

Grades PK-6

521 Students

6
out of 10

Kahlil Gibran School

Public

Grades PK-8

506 Students

6
out of 10

Pearls Hawthorne School

Public

Grades PK-8

781 Students

9
out of 10

Patricia A Dichiaro School

Public

Grades PK-8

538 Students

8
out of 10

Kahlil Gibran School

Public

Grades PK-8

506 Students

6
out of 10

School 23

Public

Grades PK-8

485 Students

6
out of 10

Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School

Public

Grades PK-8

608 Students

5
out of 10

Saunders Trades And Technical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,066 Students

7
out of 10

Yonkers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,060 Students

6
out of 10

Gorton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,055 Students

6
out of 10

Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,041 Students

5
out of 10

Riverside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

969 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hudson River Museum
  • Beczak Environmental Education Center
  • Lenoir Preserve
  • Van Cortlandt Park
  • Seton Falls Park

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • Laguardia

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Living in Yonkers

Restaurants

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Yonkers runs the gamut when it comes to eat out. This is New York so every neighborhood has its own favorite pizza place where you can order a slice or a whole pie. Central Avenue, Yonkers north-south main drag has everything you feel like on any night of the week - Chinese, Italian, Japanese, even a Nathan's Famous hot dog. Special occasions, however, call for a trip over to the Downtown Waterfront District where upscale restaurants mark the city's success in refurbishing the area. The star of the area is Chef Peter X. Kelly's Xaviars X20. This glass three story glass block of a building is on the Hudson River, built at the end of an old pier.

If you love the thrill of Las Vegas you can get your fix at Yonkers' own Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway.Venture onto the massive casino floor and be instantly mesmerized by the digital dings and flashing lights emanating from the 5,300 hot slot machines. And like Vegas, you can fill up on lavishly presented food in the restaurants upstairs and catch a show or concert. If you prefer the ponies, you can go outside and place your bets. Yonkers Raceway, originally known as Empire City Track when it was built back in 1899, has harness racing under the lights five nights a week

Shopping

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When it comes to shopping, if you can't find it in Yonkers, you can't find it anywhere. Cross County Shopping Center in the southern portion of the city, accessible by city bus and all highways, has been a shopping mecca since the 1950's. A refreshing alternative to enclosed shopping malls, Cross County offers over one hundred shops, a variety of restaurants, a movie complex, even a gym, all situated along landscaped paths connecting the two anchor stores, Macy's and Sears at either end. Lucky for you, it's in an area of stately brick buildings with apartments for rent. At the other end of the scale, on the city's northern border, there's the new Ridge Hill Complex with upscale pricey establishments ranging from fashion boutiques to sports outfitters, even an Apple Store, and a Whole Foods. It's a place where you can easily find yourself spending the whole day, especially if you eat in one of its many gourmet restaurants then catch a movie at the multiplex.

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