Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY from $600 (171 Rentals)

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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40-50 Locust Hill Ave

40-50 Locust Hill AveYonkers, NY 10701
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70 Parkway N
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

70 Parkway N

70 Parkway NYonkers, NY 10704
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2300 Grand Concourse
Studio Apartments

2300 Grand Concourse

2300 Grand ConcourseBronx, NY 10458
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 McLean Ave

250 McLean AveYonkers, NY 10705
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3422 Knox Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

3422 Knox Pl

3422 Knox PlBronx, NY 10467
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747 E 226th
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

157-159 Vermilyea Ave

157-159 Vermilyea AveNew York, NY 10034
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3572-3576 Dekalb Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3572-3576 Dekalb Ave

3572-3576 Dekalb AveBronx, NY 10467
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3225 Olinville Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3225 Olinville Ave

3225 Olinville AveBronx, NY 10467
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156 Sherman Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

156 Sherman Ave

156 Sherman AveNew York, NY 10034

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330-346 E 188th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

330-346 E 188th St

330-346 E 188th StBronx, NY 10458
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65 E 175TH ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

65 E 175TH ST

65 E 175th StBronx, NY 10453
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3534 Bronx Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3534 Bronx Blvd

3534 Bronx BlvdBronx, NY 10467
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2714 Bainbridge Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2714 Bainbridge Ave

2714 Bainbridge AveBronx, NY 10458
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20 LAUREL HILL TER
Studio Apartments

20 LAUREL HILL TER

20 laurel Hill TerNew York, NY 10033
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1777 Grand Concourse
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1777 Grand Concourse

1777 Grand ConcourseBronx, NY 10453
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402-404 Riverdale Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

402-404 Riverdale Ave

402-404 Riverdale AveYonkers, NY 10705
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50 Riverdale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

50 Riverdale Ave

50 Riverdale AveYonkers, NY 10701
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Riverdale, NY Local Guide

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. Cliffs On Hudson in the East Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,238. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whitney Young ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,039
Cliffs On HudsonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,238
3642 Holland Ave1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,450
622 Van Cortlandt Pk AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,495
St Georges CrescentStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
The Post on FortStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
The ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Sawyer PlaceA_S5Studio,1BA$1,723
St. Andrews ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,741
UNOMicroStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY and Nearby

As of June 26, 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
535 Van Cortlandt Park Ave, Unit 2nd Floor-3 Bedroom535 Van Cortlandt Park Ave3BR,1BA$2.50
6249 Broadway, Unit 16249 Broadway2BR,1BA$1.75
3629 Waldo Ave, Unit 13629 Waldo Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
St. Andrews ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
3615 Waldo Ave, Unit 13615 Waldo Ave1BR,1BA$2.25
Cliffs On HudsonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
3642 Holland Ave1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.40

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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

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  • 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 $1,238 at Cliffs On Hudson.

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 $1,482 at Cliffs On Hudson.

What is the most affordable Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cliffs On Hudson and starts from $1,714.

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