Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Bronx, NY from $1,400 (21 Rentals)

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3410 Kingsbridge Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3410 Kingsbridge Ave

3410 Kingsbridge AveBronx, NY 10463
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Manor Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Towers

3671 Hudson Manor TerBronx, NY 10463
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233-237 W 233rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

233-237 W 233rd St

233-237 W 233rd StBronx, NY 10463
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3204 Kingsbridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

3204 Kingsbridge

3204 KingsbridgeBronx, NY 10463
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Riverdale Parc
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverdale Parc

2727 Henry Hudson PkyBronx, NY 10463
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Riverdale Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverdale Gardens

5530-5572 Netherland AveBronx, NY 10471
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3300 Netherland
1 Bedroom Apartments

3300 Netherland

3300 Netherland AveBronx, NY 10463
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511 W 235th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

511 W 235th St

511 W 235th StBronx, NY 10463
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Riverdale, Bronx, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Bronx, NY is a Studio unit found at Sawyer Place priced from $1,723. UNO has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Bronx, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sawyer PlaceA_S5Studio,1BA$1,723
UNOMicroStudio,1BA$1,800
The Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Riverdale Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,200
The Riverdale TowerSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $2.00 price per square foot 3627 Waldo Ave Model at 3627 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Jerome Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 3656 Waldo Ave Model at 3656 Waldo Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Fieldston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3627 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 23627 Waldo Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
3656 Waldo Ave, Unit 23656 Waldo Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
3611 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 13611 Waldo Ave3BR,1BA$2.14
Trolley Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath | Loft1BR,1BA$2.78
3629 Waldo Ave, Unit 13629 Waldo Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W, Unit 18R3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W1BR,1BA$3.01
3658 Waldo Ave, Unit #13658 Waldo Ave2BR,1BA$2.65
Apex Hudson RiverfrontOntario1BR,1BA$3.20
3615 Waldo Ave, Unit 13615 Waldo Ave1BR,1BA$2.25
The Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverdale, Bronx, NY

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Bronx, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $2,360.

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 $7,500.

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 $193 which is $7,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverdale.

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