Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY from $600 (216 Rentals)

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property at 2089 Ryer Ave

$1,350

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2089 Ryer Ave

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535 Van Cortlandt Park Ave
$1,400 - $3,000
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535 Van Cortlandt Park Ave

535 Van Cortlandt Park AveYonkers, NY 10705
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property at 119 Ludlow St

$1,900 - $2,200

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119 Ludlow St

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Sawyer Place
$1,966 - $4,736
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Sawyer Place

50 Nepperhan StYonkers, NY 10701
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34 Hillside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Hillside Ave

34-64 Hillside AveNew York, NY 10040
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40-50 Locust Hill Ave
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40-50 Locust Hill Ave

40-50 Locust Hill AveYonkers, NY 10701
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70 Parkway N
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70 Parkway N

70 Parkway NYonkers, NY 10704
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2300 Grand Concourse
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2300 Grand Concourse

2300 Grand ConcourseBronx, NY 10458
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Surrey Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Surrey Park Apartments

6425 BroadwayBronx, NY 10471
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2301 Creston Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

2301 Creston Avenue

2301 Creston AveBronx, NY 10468
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250 McLean Ave
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250 McLean Ave

250 McLean AveYonkers, NY 10705
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3422 Knox Pl
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3422 Knox Pl

3422 Knox PlBronx, NY 10467
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747 E 226th
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747 E 226th

747 E 226th StBronx, NY 10466
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1368 Sheridan AveBronx, NY 10456
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157-159 Vermilyea Ave
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157-159 Vermilyea Ave

157-159 Vermilyea AveNew York, NY 10034
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3572-3576 Dekalb Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3572-3576 Dekalb Ave

3572-3576 Dekalb AveBronx, NY 10467
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1511-1521 Sheridan Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1511-1521 Sheridan Ave

1511-1521 Sheridan AveBronx, NY 10457
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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. St. Andrews Manor in the Ludlow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whitney Young ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,039
St. Andrews ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
4700 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,695
The ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
St Georges CrescentStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
The Post on FortStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
116 Seaman AvenueStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
622 Van Cortlandt Pk AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,785
Elm St1A1BR,1BA$1,900
The Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY and Nearby

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $2.14 price per square foot 3611 Waldo Ave Model at 3611 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 1 in the in the Jerome Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 56 Groshon Ave Model at 56 Groshon Ave, Unit 1S starting at $2,800 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Dunwoodie 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.
3611 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 13611 Waldo Ave3BR,2BA$2.14
56 Groshon Ave, Unit 1S56 Groshon Ave4BR,1BA$2.24
535 Van Cortlandt Park Ave535 Van Cortlandt Park Ave3BR,1BA$2.50
3222 Tibbett Ave, Unit Tibbett3222 Tibbett Ave3BR,1BA$2.72
209 Tibbetts Rd, Unit 1st floor209 Tibbetts Rd2BR,1BA$2.68
52 Groshon Ave3/13BR,1BA$2.47
3661 Waldo Ave, Unit Waldo3661 Waldo Ave1BR,1BA$2.41
St. Andrews ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
3615 Waldo Ave, Unit 13615 Waldo Ave1BR,1BA$2.44
The Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60

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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 $1,650 at St. Andrews Manor.

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 $2,295 at Whitney Young Manor.

What is the most affordable Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 52 Groshon Ave and starts from $2,469.

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