Average rent in University Heights, Bronx
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,621 | $1,887 | $2,150 | 18 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,178 | $2,647 | $2,887 | 10 |
Features reported in listings
- Elevator
- In-unit laundry
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 32 of 41 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.
- 4 route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 2, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
2 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.
University Heights has a long history of apartment development, but city records do not support treating every block as identical. Bronx Community Board 7 describes the neighborhood’s shift from farm and estate land toward an urban area built largely with low-rise apartment buildings. A separate Department of City Planning profile covers a larger Jerome Avenue study area that includes portions of University Heights and several neighboring places. The profile describes apartment buildings as the main building type there, alongside one- and two-family homes. Because that study area crosses neighborhood lines and reflects older planning data, it is best used as broad context rather than a current count for University Heights.
The neighborhood’s steep topography is another reason to check the exact address. Walk from the sidewalk to the entrance, note steps and sloped paths, and confirm which entrance serves the listed unit. In an apartment building, ask whether the unit is on a walk-up floor or has elevator access, how laundry and packages are handled, and which utilities are included. In a one- or two-family home, check whether the listing covers the full building or one unit, and whether basement, yard, or storage areas are private or shared. Compare the condition and layout you see with the lease and listing details.
The Department of Buildings advises apartment seekers to check building history and confirm that the dwelling can legally be occupied as presented. At a viewing, check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, windows, ventilation, and more than one exit where required. Look at common halls, visible fixtures, and signs of moisture, then ask who receives maintenance requests. For a building with stairs, confirm the route you would use daily and how deliveries reach the unit. These checks apply to the particular property; neither the board history nor the planning profile describes its current maintenance.
Bronx Community College occupies the former University Heights campus. The campus and Aqueduct Walk are useful geographic references, but proximity to either does not establish the condition, services, or access arrangements of a nearby building. Confirm those details directly with the owner or manager before deciding.
Sources: Bronx Community Board 7, University Heights profile, NYC Department of City Planning, Jerome Avenue Study neighborhood profile, NYC Department of Buildings, Looking to Rent
A one-bedroom apartment in University Heights is 25% below the Bronx median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What building types are described in University Heights?
- Community Board 7 describes a historic shift toward low-rise apartments. A broader City Planning study area that includes part of University Heights is also described as mainly apartments, alongside one- and two-family homes.
- What should I check before signing for a walk-up?
- Confirm the unit floor, daily stair route, entrance, window ventilation, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and legal occupancy information through the City’s Buildings Information System.
- Which apartment features are reported in University Heights?
- Across University Heights's 41 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 22 of 41 tracked listings (54%). In-unit laundry was reported in 3 of 41 tracked listings (7%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in University Heights?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 32 of 41 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are 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 University Heights?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in University Heights, Bronx is $1,887 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 25% below the Bronx median of $2,500 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in University Heights?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in University Heights, Bronx is $2,647 per month, based on 10 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 13% below the Bronx median of $3,060 for the same apartment size.
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