Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fordham Neighborhood of Bronx, NY from $1,000 (49 Rentals)
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Fordham, Bronx, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fordham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fordham Studio Apartments | $5,350 | $5,350 | $5,350 |
Fordham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $1,300 | $4,400 |
Fordham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,205 | $2,500 | $4,350 |
Fordham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,221 | $2,900 | $5,600 |
Fordham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,727 | $3,600 | $5,600 |
Fordham 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,800 | $6,800 | $6,800 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Fordham Neighborhood of Bronx, NY.
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Cheapest Available Fordham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fordham area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 2406 Hoffman St priced from $2,500. 2486 Hughes Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Fordham apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2406 Hoffman St | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
2486 Hughes Ave | 6 | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
2505 Hoffman St | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Fordham Place | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $2,900 |
The Arabella | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3,100 |
558 E 191st St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $3,900 |
514 E 188th St | 1 | 3BR,2BA | $4,000 |
2501 Hughes Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fordham, NY
As of August 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fordham area is the $2.80 price per square foot 1833 Phelan Pl Model at 1833 Phelan Pl, Unit 3A in the in the Morris Heights neighborhood starting from $3,643. The second greatest value Fordham apartment is the 3 Model at 2406 Hoffman St starting at $3,900 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fordham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1833 Phelan Pl, Unit 3A | 1833 Phelan Pl | 3BR,1BA | $2.80 |
2406 Hoffman St | 3 | 3BR,2BA | $3.25 |
514 E 188th St | 2 | 4BR,2BA | $4.50 |
558 E 191st St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $3.90 |
2186 Cedar Ave, Unit FL1 | 2186 Cedar Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.16 |
Fordham Place | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $4.22 |
2486 Hughes Ave | 3 | 3BR,1BA | $3.88 |
2505 Hoffman St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $5.75 |
2501 Hughes Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.62 |
The Arabella | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $6.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fordham Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fordham?
The cheapest apartment in Fordham is 2406 Hoffman St which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Fordham costs $6,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fordham?
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 5 regular apartments in Fordham 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 Fordham?
Cheap apartments in Fordham have an average cost of $1,641 which is $5,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fordham.
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