Average Rent in Bronx, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Bronx, New York, NY Rents

Bronx rentals average $2,774 for a studio rental to $4,039 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,250, or roughly $55 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $532 (23.71%) year-over-year from $2,242 to $2,774. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $464 (16.65%) year-over-year from $2,786 to $3,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $77 (2.19%) year-over-year from $3,498 to $3,575. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $51 (-1.33%) year-over-year from $3,801 to $3,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $47 (1.19%) year-over-year from $3,991 to $4,039. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 15.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.01% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $64.53 $2,774 $2,242 (23.71%) $2,374 (16.82%)
1 BR $58.66 $3,250 $2,786 (16.65%) $2,366 (37.34%)
2 BR $47.89 $3,575 $3,498 (2.19%) $2,799 (27.74%)
3 BR $52.51 $3,750 $3,801 (-1.33%) $3,141 (19.38%)
4+ BR $35.48 $4,039 $3,991 (1.19%) $3,932 (2.72%)

Historical Rents in Bronx, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Bronx

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Bronx. The average rent in Bronx is currently $2,980 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bronx, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 per month.

Let's compare Bronx, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bronx, New York, NY is 35.10% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.69% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bronx, New York, NY are about 15.49% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.12% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Bronx, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hackensack, NJ $1,698 $1,910 $2,700 $2,475
Lodi, NJ N/A $1,950 $2,350 $2,500
Mount Vernon, NY $1,900 $2,198 $2,502 $2,728
Yonkers, NY $1,880 $2,350 $2,600 $2,757
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,375 $3,400 $3,000
Fort Lee, NJ $1,725 $2,445 $3,025 $3,023
Palisades Park, NJ $1,700 $1,875 $2,575 $3,300
New Rochelle, NY $2,073 $2,920 $3,000 $3,400
Glen Cove, NY $2,625 $2,820 $3,400 $3,400
Edgewater, NJ N/A $3,000 $4,750 $4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Bronx

There are a total of 68 neighborhoods in or near Bronx. Some of these neighborhoods include Washington Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 68 total neighborhoods in or near Bronx, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Bronx, New York, NY is currently around $4,689 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,689. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Bronx's average rent, which is only $3,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bronx, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bronx. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,595 $2,800 $3,548 $3,500
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $3,225 $3,395 $4,225 $3,600
Astoria, New York, NY $2,750 $3,300 $4,557 $3,748
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,968 $3,478 $4,644 $3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY $3,124 $3,743 $3,895 $3,950
Harlem, New York, NY $2,950 $3,200 $3,700 $3,989
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,355 $3,698 $3,495 $3,995
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,750 $3,150 $4,350 $3,995
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,690 $4,561 $7,000 $4,500
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,563 $4,395 $6,475 $4,508
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,638 $4,395 $5,300 $4,524
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,694 $4,528 $6,646 $4,613
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,770 $4,800 $6,200 $4,995
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,925 $5,300 $7,547 $5,000
Midtown, New York, NY $4,000 $4,876 $7,495 $5,000
Financial District, New York, NY $4,150 $5,442 $7,718 $5,230
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,011 $5,022 $5,686 $5,250
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,900 $5,000 $7,400 $5,300
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,450 $4,750 $8,150 $5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,820 $4,633 $5,765 $5,475
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,500 $5,100 $7,792 $5,523
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,370 $5,613 $7,995 $5,695
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $4,926 $5,383 $6,225 $5,887
West Village, New York, NY $5,000 $5,575 $6,995 $5,995
East Village, New York, NY $3,495 $4,295 $5,995 $5,995
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,589 $4,495 $7,695 $5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,500 $6,295 $10,095 $6,095
NoMad, New York, NY $4,495 $5,828 $8,498 $6,183
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,995 $6,450 $11,795 $6,450
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,600 $6,600 $7,300 $6,600

Top Counties Near Bronx

There are a total of 41 counties located by Bronx, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Hackensack, NJ, Mount Vernon, NY, and Yonkers, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,190. That's roughly around $36 per sqft. A total of 24 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,200, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Bronx, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Bronx, New York, NY is 27.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bronx, New York, NY is 24.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bronx, New York, NY is 9.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hackensack, NJ $1,698 $1,910 $2,700 $2,475
Mount Vernon, NY $1,900 $2,198 $2,502 $2,728
Yonkers, NY $1,880 $2,350 $2,600 $2,757
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,375 $3,400 $3,000
Fort Lee, NJ $1,725 $2,445 $3,025 $3,023
Palisades Park, NJ $1,700 $1,875 $2,575 $3,300
New Rochelle, NY $2,073 $2,920 $3,000 $3,400
Edgewater, NJ N/A $3,000 $4,750 $4,000
North Hempstead, NY $2,325 $2,875 $3,950 $4,600
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,014 $5,250 $7,185 $5,495

Top Zipcodes Near Bronx

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,050. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10701, Yonkers, NY at $2,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,850 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,680. That's at least $94 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bronx, New York, NY is $4,750 per month. Or in other words, $87 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,663 per month. Which comes out to $83 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Bronx, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10016, New York, NY $3,950 $5,200 $6,630 $5,400
10019, New York, NY $3,830 $4,850 $6,995 $5,030
10003, New York, NY $4,500 $5,930 $6,995 $5,995
10025, New York, NY $3,295 $4,500 $5,295 $5,069
10009, New York, NY $3,099 $4,875 $5,995 $5,795
11101, New York, NY $3,694 $4,543 $6,575 $4,675
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,200 $6,612 $4,800
10036, New York, NY $3,825 $5,395 $7,195 $5,555
10022, New York, NY $4,000 $4,963 $7,300 $6,100
10038, New York, NY $4,150 $5,450 $7,925 $5,406

Frequently Asked Questions - Bronx Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bronx, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Bronx, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Bronx, New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Bronx, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Bronx, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,774 and an average price per square feet of $64.53. There are a total of 16 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bronx.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bronx, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,250 and an average price per square feet of $58.66. There are a total of 167 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bronx.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bronx, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,550 and an average price per square feet of $47.89. There are a total of 128 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bronx.
How have rent prices in Bronx, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Bronx, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Bronx, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Bronx, New York, NY is around $2,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.