The Riverdale Tower
3745 Riverdale Ave,
The Bronx, NY 10463
$2,200 - $4,500
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Bronx, NY
What is the average rent in Bronx, NY?
$1,636/month
Average Rent
511 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Bronx, NY is $1,636 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Bronx rent prices are 1% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bronx, you can expect to pay about $1,635 per month for a studio, $1,636 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,089 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,373 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bronx, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bronx, NY
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
24%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bronx?
Based on current rent prices, East Bronx, Southeast Bronx and West Bronx are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bronx.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bronx?
Based on current rent prices, Mott Haven, Harlem River Waterfront and South Bronx are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bronx.
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Which Bronx neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bronx with the most apartments available are South Bronx, West Bronx and East Bronx .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bronx, NY?
Because the average rent in Bronx is $1,636, you’ll want to make about $5,453 per month or $65,436 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Bronx, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bronx, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,486/month
$1,442/month
One Bedroom
$1,538/month
$1,443/month
Two Bedroom
$1,775/month
$1,879/month
Three Bedroom
$1,860/month
$2,031/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.