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Rental Market Trends in Bronx, NY

What is the average rent in Bronx, NY?

$1,634/month

Average Rent

507 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Bronx, NY is $1,634 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,642/month, which means Bronx rent prices are 0% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bronx, you can expect to pay about $1,611 per month for a studio, $1,634 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,092 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,352 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,611/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,634/month
507 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,092/month
655 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,352/month
773 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,358/month
314 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,845/month
616 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,650/month
1,017 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,710/month
1,705 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,567/month
993 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,198/month
899 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,006/month
251 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,562/month
73 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,458/month
241 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,332/month
1,744 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,171/month
1,333 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bronx, NY?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Bronx, NY
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bronx, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bronx?

Based on current rent prices, East Bronx, Jerome Park and South Bronx are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bronx.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Bronx
$2,264/month
953 Sq Ft
Jerome Park
$2,591/month
550 Sq Ft
South Bronx
$2,663/month
664 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bronx?

Based on current rent prices, South Bronx, Jerome Park and East Bronx are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bronx.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Bronx
$2,663/month
664 Sq Ft
Jerome Park
$2,591/month
550 Sq Ft
East Bronx
$2,264/month
953 Sq Ft

Which Bronx neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Bronx with the most apartments available are Jerome Park, East Bronx and South Bronx .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Jerome Park
$2,591/month
550 Sq Ft
East Bronx
$2,264/month
953 Sq Ft
South Bronx
$2,663/month
664 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bronx, NY?

Because the average rent in Bronx is $1,634, you’ll want to make about $5,446 per month or $65,352 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.

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Apartment Averages

East Bronx

Bronx, NY

South Bronx

Bronx, NY

Studio
$1,476/month
$1,902/month
One Bedroom
$1,528/month
$1,887/month
Two Bedroom
$1,766/month
$2,367/month
Three Bedroom
$1,847/month
$2,828/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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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