
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, NY from $600 (216 Rentals)
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3360 Fort Independence St

Whitney Young Manor

19 Cumming St, Unit 1L

2089 Ryer Ave

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535 Van Cortlandt Park Ave

315 E Mt Eden Ave, Unit Apt 3

315 E Mt Eden Ave, Unit Apt 1

305 E Mt Eden Ave, Unit Apt 1

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St. Andrews Manor

The Post on Fort

St Georges Crescent

The Park

The Station Apartments

622 Van Cortlandt Pk Ave

610 Waring Ave

142 W 238th St, Unit 9

Parkledge Apartments

153 Stanley Ave
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138 Hawthorne Ave

2312 Hughes Ave

30 Locust Hill Ave

119 Ludlow St

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3615 Waldo Ave, Unit 1

Wheeler Block Lofts- 23 North Broadway, Yonkers NY 10701

531 E 187th St

736 W 187th St, Unit 507

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Sawyer Place

3210 Kingsbridge Ave, Unit 2D
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15 Locust Hill Ave

50 Main St

53 Morris St

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3661 Waldo Ave, Unit Waldo

212 Buena Vista Ave

34 Hillside Ave

40-50 Locust Hill Ave

70 Parkway N

2300 Grand Concourse

Surrey Park Apartments
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2301 Creston Avenue

3860 Kittyhawk Dr NW

250 McLean Ave

3422 Knox Pl

747 E 226th

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157-159 Vermilyea Ave

3572-3576 Dekalb Ave

1511-1521 Sheridan Ave

120 West 183rd Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Studio Apartments | $2,358 | $1,039 | $3,470 |
| Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,688 | $1,300 | $4,400 |
| Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,469 | $1,856 | $6,100 |
| Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,581 | $2,150 | $6,250 |
| Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Riverdale 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,937 | $4,700 | $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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Young Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| St. Andrews Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 4700 Broadway | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| St Georges Crescent | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Post on Fort | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 116 Seaman Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 622 Van Cortlandt Pk Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,785 |
| Elm St | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Station Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3611 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 1 | 3611 Waldo Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| 56 Groshon Ave, Unit 1S | 56 Groshon Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 535 Van Cortlandt Park Ave | 535 Van Cortlandt Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 3222 Tibbett Ave, Unit Tibbett | 3222 Tibbett Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 209 Tibbetts Rd, Unit 1st floor | 209 Tibbetts Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 52 Groshon Ave | 3/1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 3661 Waldo Ave, Unit Waldo | 3661 Waldo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| St. Andrews Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 3615 Waldo Ave, Unit 1 | 3615 Waldo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Station Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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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