
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bronx River Neighborhood of Bronx, NY from $900 (16 Rentals)
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The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway

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Bronx River, Bronx, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bronx River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bronx River Studio Apartments | $1,781 | $1,550 | $2,100 |
Bronx River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $1,000 | $4,400 |
Bronx River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $2,200 | $4,600 |
Bronx River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $2,700 | $5,200 |
Bronx River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,508 | $4,000 | $6,400 |
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Cheapest Available Bronx River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bronx River area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway priced from $1,700. Parkchester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Bronx River apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Parkchester | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
The Arabella | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3,100 |
2486 Hughes Ave | 6 | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
514 E 188th St | 1 | 3BR,2BA | $4,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bronx River, NY
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bronx River area is the $4.50 price per square foot 2 Model at 514 E 188th St in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Bronx River apartment is the 1819 Wallace Ave Model at 1819 Wallace Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,200 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Pelham Parkway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bronx River apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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514 E 188th St | 2 | 4BR,2BA | $4.50 |
1819 Wallace Ave, Unit 2 | 1819 Wallace Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.20 |
1334 Taylor Ave, Unit 2F | 1334 Taylor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
2505 Hoffman St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $5.75 |
2486 Hughes Ave | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $5.75 |
Parkchester | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
2501 Hughes Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.62 |
The Arabella | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $6.10 |
The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBronx River, Bronx, NY
Ranked #58
Among neighborhoods in Bronx, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Bronx River Neighborhood in Bronx, NY
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
99 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bronx River Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bronx River?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bronx River is under $4,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bronx River?
The cheapest apartment in Bronx River is The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Bronx River costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bronx River?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 111 regular apartments in Bronx River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bronx River?
Cheap apartments in Bronx River have an average cost of $828 which is $6,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bronx River.
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