Average rent in Riverdale, Bronx
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,800 | $2,000 | $2,786 | 18 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,295 | $2,795 | $3,306 | 49 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,699 | $2,995 | $4,566 | 33 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,300 | $4,000 | $6,900 | 23 |
Apartments for rent in Riverdale
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Features reported in listings
- Laundry in building
- Elevator
- Dishwasher
- Building gym
- Doorman
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor space
- In-unit laundry
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
5 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.
Riverdale is not one uniform building pattern. New York City planning records describe distinct areas with different scales, and their boundaries matter when using those descriptions. In Riverdale-on-Hudson, a City Planning Department rezoning study covering portions of 23 blocks west of Riverdale Avenue and the Henry Hudson Parkway reported that almost all residences in that study area were detached single-family homes, typically one to two-and-a-half stories on large lots. A separate City Planning Commission report on Central Riverdale and Spuyten Duyvil described a 30-block rezoning area with mostly six- and seven-story apartment buildings, alongside detached, semi-detached, and attached houses. Neither study describes every block called Riverdale.
For an apartment search, use the address to determine which local pattern actually applies. In a larger apartment building, confirm the unit floor, elevator availability, laundry setup, package delivery, and who handles maintenance. In a detached or attached home, ask whether the listing covers the entire home or one unit, which entrance is yours, and whether yards, driveways, basements, or storage areas are private or shared. Compare the lease with the space shown during a viewing, including which appliances and utilities are included.
The city reports are land-use snapshots and do not describe the condition of an individual property. At a viewing, inspect windows, water pressure, fixtures, common halls, and any signs of moisture. For properties on slopes or larger lots, confirm the path between the street and entrance and whether steps or exterior paths are maintained by the owner. Ask directly about snow and leaf removal, garbage storage, and access to any shared outdoor space. These details can vary between nearby buildings even where the general building form looks similar.
The Riverdale Historic District is a separate, mapped area rather than a label for the whole neighborhood. The Landmarks Preservation Commission map is useful for checking whether a particular address lies inside its boundary; it does not establish the condition or features of a home.
Sources: NYC Department of City Planning, Riverdale-on-Hudson Rezoning, NYC City Planning Commission, Central Riverdale and Spuyten Duyvil Rezoning report, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Riverdale Historic District map
A one-bedroom apartment in Riverdale is 12% above the Bronx median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- Are Riverdale homes all detached houses?
- No. City Planning describes detached homes in its Riverdale-on-Hudson study area and mid-rise apartments with several house types in a separate Central Riverdale study area. These are specific areas, not all of Riverdale.
- What should I confirm for a home on a larger or sloped lot?
- Check the route from the street to the entrance, steps, upkeep responsibilities, and whether outdoor or storage areas are private or shared.
- Which apartment features are reported in Riverdale?
- Across Riverdale's 127 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Laundry in building was reported in 103 of 127 tracked listings (81%). Elevator was reported in 97 of 127 tracked listings (76%). Dishwasher was reported in 81 of 127 tracked listings (64%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Riverdale?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Riverdale, Bronx is $2,000 per month, based on 18 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 14% below the Bronx median of $2,335 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Riverdale?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Riverdale, Bronx is $2,795 per month, based on 49 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 12% above the Bronx median of $2,500 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Riverdale?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Riverdale, Bronx is $2,995 per month, based on 33 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 2% below the Bronx median of $3,055 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Riverdale?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Riverdale, Bronx is $4,000 per month, based on 23 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 14% above the Bronx median of $3,500 for the same apartment size.
- How do I find apartments in Riverdale?
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