Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bronx Neighborhood of Bronx, NY from $900 (50 Rentals)
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2400 Hudson Ter
South Bronx, Bronx, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Bronx?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Bronx Studio Apartments | $2,573 | $1,600 | $4,146 |
South Bronx 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $1,600 | $4,605 |
South Bronx 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $2,600 | $6,360 |
South Bronx 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,696 | $2,175 | $5,200 |
South Bronx 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,489 | $3,800 | $6,400 |
South Bronx 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,195 | $4,680 | $7,300 |
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Cheapest Available South Bronx Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Bronx area of Bronx, NY is a Studio unit found at 531 E 187th St priced from $1,600. 2400 Hudson Ter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable South Bronx apartments for rent in Bronx, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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531 E 187th St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
2400 Hudson Ter | Studio J | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Third at Bankside | SN | Studio,1BA | $2,736 |
The Arabella | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3,100 |
2486 Hughes Ave | 6 | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
Estela Properties | Classic 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,398 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bronx, NY
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bronx area is the $2.67 price per square foot 952 E 156th St Model at 952 E 156th St, Unit #3 in the in the Woodstock neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value South Bronx apartment is the 2 Model at 514 E 188th St starting at $4,500 with a $4.50 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Bronx apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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952 E 156th St, Unit #3 | 952 E 156th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
514 E 188th St | 2 | 4BR,2BA | $4.50 |
796 E 165th St, Unit 3 | 796 E 165th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.70 |
2486 Hughes Ave | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $5.75 |
443 E 141st St, Unit 21 | 443 E 141st St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
2501 Hughes Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.62 |
Estela Properties | Classic 1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.78 |
The Arabella | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $6.10 |
2400 Hudson Ter | Studio J | Studio ,1BA | $4.27 |
531 E 187th St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $7.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bronx Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Bronx?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Bronx is under $3,398.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bronx?
The cheapest apartment in South Bronx is 2400 Hudson Ter which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in South Bronx costs $6,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Bronx?
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 4 regular apartments in South Bronx 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 South Bronx?
Cheap apartments in South Bronx have an average cost of $751 which is $5,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bronx.
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