Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY from $600 (197 Rentals)
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Whitney Young Manor

478 Hudson Terrace

622 Van Cortlandt Pk Ave

Riverview Court Apartment Homes

The Post on Fort

St Georges Crescent
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162 Buena Vista Ave

Sawyer Place

St. Andrews Manor

UNO

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151 School 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 |
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Riverdale Studio Apartments | $2,927 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $1,350 | $4,400 |
Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $1,856 | $5,093 |
Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,514 | $2,500 | $6,875 |
Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,163 | $2,650 | $7,000 |
Riverdale 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,397 | $5,995 | $6,800 |
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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. 622 Van Cortlandt Pk Ave in the North Riverdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Whitney Young Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
622 Van Cortlandt Pk Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
The Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
St Georges Crescent | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
The Post on Fort | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Sawyer Place | A_S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,723 |
St. Andrews Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,741 |
116 Seaman Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
UNO | Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY and Nearby
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $1.58 price per square foot 806 E 216th St Model at 806 E 216th St, Unit 3 in the in the Williamsbridge neighborhood starting from $3,645. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 125 W 227th St Model at 125 W 227th St, Unit 2f starting at $3,200 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Spuyten Duyvil 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. |
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806 E 216th St, Unit 3 | 806 E 216th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
125 W 227th St, Unit 2f | 125 W 227th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.68 |
3611 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 1 | 3611 Waldo Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.14 |
6249 Broadway, Unit 1 | 6249 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
3625 Waldo Ave, Unit 2 | 3625 Waldo Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Hudson Views - Office for Rent | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
3629 Waldo Ave, Unit 1 | 3629 Waldo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
3654 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 1 | 3654 Waldo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
St. Andrews Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
The Station Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Getting Around Riverdale, NY
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
80 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,750 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 Whitney Young Manor and starts from $2,652.
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