
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY from $600 (203 Rentals)
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Whitney Young Manor

2428 Cambreleng Ave

636 E 230th St

150 E 210th St

Riverview II Preservations LP

St. Andrews Manor

St Georges Crescent

The Park

The Post on Fort
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712 E 214th St

622 Van Cortlandt Pk Ave

The Station Apartments

UNO

525-527 Riverdale Avenue

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45 S Broadway, Unit M4

West 184th Street

436 Park Hill Ave

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Sawyer Place

Regency on the Hudson
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3654 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 1

Wheeler Block Lofts- 23 North Broadway, Yonkers NY 10701

531 E 187th St

306 E Mosholu Pkwy S

110 Bruce Ave

3615 Waldo Ave, Unit 1

3210 Kingsbridge Ave

129 S Broadway

15 Locust Hill Ave

53 Morris St
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115 Cowles Ave

85 Hart Ave

34 Hillside Ave

40-50 Locust Hill Ave

70 Parkway N

2300 Grand Concourse

Surrey Park Apartments

2301 Creston Avenue

250 McLean Ave

3422 Knox Pl
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747 E 226th

A

157-159 Vermilyea Ave

3572-3576 Dekalb Ave

1511-1521 Sheridan Ave

120 West 183rd Street

3225 Olinville Ave

340 E Mosholu Parkway

156 Sherman Ave

330-346 E 188th St
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Riverdale, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Studio Apartments | $2,284 | $1,039 | $7,696 |
| Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $1,000 | $4,400 |
| Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $1,922 | $5,332 |
| Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,599 | $2,350 | $6,250 |
| Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,852 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Riverdale 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,343 | $4,724 | $7,300 |
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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverdale, NY is a Studio unit found at Whitney Young Manor in the Getty Square neighborhood priced from $1,039. Riverview II Preservations LP in the Getty Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,617. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Young Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Riverview II Preservations LP | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,617 |
| St. Andrews Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| St Georges Crescent | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Post on Fort | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 622 Van Cortlandt Pk Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Elm St | 3A | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 116 Seaman Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY and Nearby
As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale 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 Riverdale apartment is the 3654 Waldo Ave Model at 3654 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 1 starting at $1,900 with a $2.07 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 560 West 218th Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 3654 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 1 | 3654 Waldo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| St. Andrews Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Whitney Young Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 3615 Waldo Ave, Unit 1 | 3615 Waldo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 44 Bennett Avenue | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| The Station Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Cedar Arms | Apartment 05F | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Riverview II Preservations LP | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 622 Van Cortlandt Pk Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverdale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverdale is at Whitney Young Manor listed at $1,039.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment is $1,617 at Riverview II Preservations LP.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverdale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverdale is starting from $1,922 at Riverview II Preservations LP.
What is the most affordable Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Whitney Young Manor and starts from $2,652.
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