
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Yonkers Neighborhood of Yonkers, NY from $1,000 (14 Rentals)
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138 Hawthorne Ave

15 Locust Hill Ave

Hudson 44

212 Buena Vista Ave

40-50 Locust Hill Ave

50 Riverdale Ave
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100 Riverdale Ave

172 Warburton

28-30 Locust Hill Ave

Hudson Park South
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Yonkers?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Yonkers Studio Apartments | $2,520 | $2,100 | $3,660 |
| Downtown Yonkers 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,800 | $3,693 |
| Downtown Yonkers 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $2,200 | $5,110 |
| Downtown Yonkers 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,722 | $3,200 | $4,952 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Yonkers Neighborhood of Yonkers, NY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Yonkers Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Yonkers area of Yonkers, NY is a Studio unit found at Hudson 44 priced from $2,100. Avalon Yonkers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,230. Here are the most affordable Downtown Yonkers apartments for rent in Yonkers, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson 44 | Studio E3 | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Avalon Yonkers | SM04-mirror | Studio,1BA | $2,230 |
| 66 Main Street | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Sawyer Place | C_S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,330 |
| Alexander Crossing | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Yonkers, NY
As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Yonkers area is the $3.19 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath | Loft Model at Trolley Lofts in the in the Getty Square neighborhood starting from $3,345. The second greatest value Downtown Yonkers apartment is the HPN AA2 Model at Hudson Park Community starting at $2,600 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Getty Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Yonkers apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trolley Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Hudson Park Community | HPN AA2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Wheeler Block Lofts | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Apex Hudson Riverfront | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
| 66 Main Street | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
| Hudson 44 | 1br F6 Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $4.88 |
| Sawyer Place | C_S2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.57 |
| Alexander Crossing | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Yonkers Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Yonkers?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Yonkers is under $3,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Yonkers?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Yonkers is Sawyer Place which is listed at $2,204, while the average apartment in Downtown Yonkers costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Yonkers?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Downtown Yonkers that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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