Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Bronx, NY from $1,200 (12 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Riverdale area of Bronx.

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Riverdale, Bronx, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverdale Studio Apartments | $1,977 | $1,200 | $2,368 |
Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $1,575 | $3,750 |
Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,702 | $2,955 | $4,750 |
Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $2,900 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverdale Neighborhood of Bronx, NY.
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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Bronx, NY is a Studio unit found at Riverdale Gardens priced from $1,700. Sawyer Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,723. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Bronx, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Riverdale Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Sawyer Place | A_S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,723 |
UNO | Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
The Station Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
The Riverdale Tower | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $2.68 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX Model at Trolley Lofts in the in the Northeast Yonkers neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W Model at 3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W, Unit 18R starting at $2,990 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Trolley Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W, Unit 18R | 3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
The Station Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Englewood Village, LLC | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath - Private Ent | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
442 W 238th St, Unit 1 | 442 W 238th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
70 Pier by GDC | B4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W, Unit 16V | 3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
Apex Hudson Riverfront | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
UNO | Micro | Studio ,1BA | $3.70 |
Sawyer Place | C_S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverdale, Bronx, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
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Getting Around the Riverdale Neighborhood in Bronx, NY
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
82 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverdale is under $2,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverdale?
The cheapest apartment in Riverdale is The Station Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Riverdale costs $3,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverdale?
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 2 regular apartments in Riverdale 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 Riverdale?
Cheap apartments in Riverdale have an average cost of $234 which is $3,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverdale.
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