
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fordham Neighborhood of Bronx, NY from $800 (38 Rentals)
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2428 Cambreleng Ave

531 E 187th St

2300 Grand Concourse

2301 Creston Avenue

340 E Mosholu Parkway

330-346 E 188th St

120 West 183rd Street

2186-2190 Grand Concourse
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65 E 175TH ST

2714 Bainbridge Ave

2500 WEBB AVENUE

1777 Grand Concourse

Mosholu Plaza East

278 Bedford Park Blvd

153-175 Father Zeiser Pl

2200 Tiebout Ave

1726 Davidson Ave
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2435-2447 Walton Ave

2403 Cambreleng Ave

2705 Morris Ave

2724 Heath Ave

2340 Valentine Avenue

Quality Communities/2608 Creston Avenue Bronx

2333 Beaumont Ave

2695 Briggs Avenue

4521 3rd Ave
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225 East 202nd Street

2305 Grand Ave

2400 Cambreleng Ave

2120 Tiebout Ave

Clinton Towers

2330 Hoffman St

255-271 W Kingsbridge Rd

2710 Valentine Ave

2710 Morris Ave
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501 West 214th Street

510 W 218th St
Fordham, Bronx, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fordham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Fordham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $850 | $4,400 |
| Fordham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $2,500 | $3,300 |
| Fordham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,861 | $2,900 | $5,200 |
| Fordham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,082 | $3,600 | $6,800 |
| Fordham 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,350 | $6,700 | $8,000 |
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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 Studio unit found at 531 E 187th St priced from $1,600. 2406 Hoffman St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Fordham apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 531 E 187th St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 2406 Hoffman St | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| 2486 Hughes Ave | 6 | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 2505 Hoffman St | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| 560 West 218th Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Fordham Place | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $2,900 |
| The Arabella | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3,100 |
| 2501 Hughes Ave | 3 bed | 3BR,1BA | $3,450 |
| 558 E 191st St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $3,900 |
| 514 E 188th St | 1 | 3BR,2BA | $4,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fordham, NY
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fordham area is the $2.80 price per square foot 1 BR, 1 Bath Model at 560 West 218th Street in the in the Fordham neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Fordham apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 558 E 191st St starting at $3,900 with a $3.90 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 560 West 218th Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 558 E 191st St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| 514 E 188th St | 1 | 3BR,2BA | $4.32 |
| 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 |
| 2406 Hoffman St | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| 2501 Hughes Ave | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $6.62 |
| The Arabella | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $6.10 |
| 531 E 187th St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $7.11 |
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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 $2,400, while the average apartment in Fordham costs $7,350.
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 16 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 $2,702 which is $4,648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fordham.
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