Average rent in Norwood, Bronx
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,650 | $1,764 | $2,197 | 27 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,985 | $2,500 | $2,524 | 12 |
Features reported in listings
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
- In-unit laundry
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 47 of 48 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- D route
- 4 route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 2, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
3 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 2, 2026.
Norwood’s building mix is best understood at the block level. A City Planning environmental review discusses Norwood and Bedford Park together, describing detached one- and two-family houses alongside five- to seven-story prewar apartment buildings. It also identifies East 204th Street and East Gun Hill Road as Norwood commercial corridors. Because the housing description covers both neighborhoods, it does not establish which forms appear on every Norwood block. The same review notes that larger parks are nearby and that Mosholu Parkway divides Bedford Park and Norwood; check the particular address rather than relying on a broad neighborhood label.
For an apartment in a prewar building, ask which floor it is on, whether an elevator serves that floor, and how laundry, packages, and maintenance are handled. Check the apartment’s windows, fixtures, water pressure, and signs of moisture during a viewing. In a detached or two-family house, confirm whether the offered home is a complete unit or one part of the building, which entrance serves it, and whether storage or outdoor space is private or shared. Ask which utilities are included and have the arrangement stated in the lease.
The Department of Small Business Services’ assessment of the East 204th Street and East Gun Hill Road corridors is a useful source for local businesses and the physical condition of those commercial streets. The city’s planning review also identifies Montefiore Medical Center in Norwood as a major institution. These records describe corridors and institutions, not noise, upkeep, or services at a specific address. Visit the block at the times you expect to use it, and confirm building access and delivery procedures with the owner or manager.
Norwood’s sources describe both lower-density houses and larger apartment buildings, but they do not replace an inspection. Compare the exact unit, common entrance, stairs, light, and written lease terms. If a listing uses a broad area name, confirm its street address and nearby cross streets before comparing it with other homes.
Sources: NYC Department of City Planning, Webster Avenue Rezoning EAS appendices, NYC Department of Small Business Services, Norwood and Bedford Park Commercial District Needs Assessment index
A one-bedroom apartment in Norwood is 29% below the Bronx median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What types of buildings does the city describe around Norwood?
- A City Planning review describes detached one- and two-family houses and five- to seven-story prewar apartment buildings across the combined Norwood and Bedford Park study area.
- What should I check in a two-family house?
- Confirm which entrance and floors belong to the unit, whether outdoor or storage areas are shared, and how utilities and maintenance are divided.
- Which apartment features are reported in Norwood?
- Across Norwood's 49 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 29 of 49 tracked listings (59%). Laundry in building was reported in 28 of 49 tracked listings (57%). In-unit laundry was reported in 2 of 49 tracked listings (4%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Norwood?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 47 of 48 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are D, 4. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Norwood?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Norwood, Bronx is $1,764 per month, based on 27 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 29% below the Bronx median of $2,500 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Norwood?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Norwood, Bronx is $2,500 per month, based on 12 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 18% below the Bronx median of $3,060 for the same apartment size.
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