
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Nest Neighborhood of Bronx, NY from $1,000 (12 Rentals)
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1829 Matthews Ave

The Post on Fort

The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway

1946 E Tremont Ave

The Riverdale Tower

1749 Melville St
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Van Nest, Bronx, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Van Nest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Van Nest Studio Apartments | $1,797 | $1,335 | $2,200 |
Van Nest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,000 | $4,400 |
Van Nest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,381 | $1,835 | $4,750 |
Van Nest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,028 | $2,900 | $5,200 |
Van Nest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,618 | $4,000 | $6,400 |
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Cheapest Available Van Nest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Van Nest area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkchester priced from $1,585. The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Van Nest apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkchester | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
The Post on Fort | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
The Riverdale Tower | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Pelham Residence | 1 Bed | Balcony | End Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Nest, NY
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Van Nest 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 Van Nest 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 Van Nest 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 |
2486 Hughes Ave | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $5.75 |
2505 Hoffman St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $5.75 |
The Riverdale Tower | 2BD-2B | 2BR,2BA | $5.94 |
Parkchester | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Pelham Residence | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.57 |
The Arabella | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $6.10 |
The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
The Post on Fort | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleVan Nest, Bronx, NY
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Bronx, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Van Nest Neighborhood in Bronx, NY
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
95 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Nest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Van Nest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Van Nest is under $4,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Nest?
The cheapest apartment in Van Nest is Parkchester which is listed at $1,585, while the average apartment in Van Nest costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Van Nest?
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 Van Nest 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 Van Nest?
Cheap apartments in Van Nest have an average cost of $665 which is $6,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Nest.
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