Average Rent in Riverdale, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Riverdale, New York, NY Rents

Riverdale rentals average $2,075 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $42 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.56%) year-over-year from $2,108 to $2,075. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $128 (4.61%) year-over-year from $2,772 to $2,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $340 (-8.56%) year-over-year from $3,965 to $3,626. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,629 (35.16%) year-over-year from $4,633 to $6,263. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $599 (-12.48%) year-over-year from $4,799 to $4,200. 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 2.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.41% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.70% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $21.66 $2,075 $2,108 (-1.56%) $1,807 (14.85%)
1 BR $42.39 $2,900 $2,772 (4.61%) $2,542 (14.10%)
2 BR $40.36 $3,626 $3,965 (-8.56%) $3,323 (9.09%)
3 BR $75,150.00 $6,263 $4,633 (35.16%) $3,700 (69.26%)
4+ BR $31.50 $4,200 $4,799 (-12.48%) $6,167 (-31.89%)

Historical Rents in Riverdale, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Riverdale

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Riverdale. The average rent in Riverdale is currently $2,980 per month. A total of 20 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 Riverdale, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 per month.

Let's compare Riverdale, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Riverdale, New York, NY is 13.25% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.97% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Riverdale, New York, NY are about 16.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 44.91% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Riverdale, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Garfield, NJ N/A $1,750 $2,325 $2,400
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
Edgewater, NJ N/A $3,000 $4,750 $4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Riverdale

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Riverdale. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Getty Square, and Inwood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 total neighborhoods in or near Riverdale, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Riverdale, New York, NY is currently around $4,700 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,700. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Riverdale's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Riverdale, 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 Riverdale. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jackson Heights, New York, NY $2,275 $2,500 $2,900 $2,500
Getty Square, Yonkers, NY N/A $2,380 $2,600 $2,782
Inwood, New York, NY $2,800 $2,900 $3,700 $2,950
Flushing, New York, NY $2,838 $3,000 $3,500 $3,000
Mott Haven, New York, NY $2,850 $3,250 $3,948 $3,250
Rego Park, New York, NY $2,525 $3,266 $4,304 $3,250
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,595 $2,800 $3,548 $3,500
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,542 $3,000 $4,286 $3,550
Astoria, New York, NY $2,750 $3,300 $4,557 $3,748
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
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
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY $3,438 $4,200 $5,789 $5,000
Midtown, New York, NY $4,000 $4,876 $7,495 $5,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,925 $5,300 $7,547 $5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY $4,019 $5,000 $7,600 $5,074
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
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,750 $6,600 $8,900 $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 Riverdale

There are a total of 40 counties located by Riverdale, 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 $3,195. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. A total of 22 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 Riverdale, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Riverdale, New York, NY is 2.71% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Riverdale, New York, NY is 15.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Riverdale, New York, NY is 9.38% 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
Bronx, New York, NY $2,774 $3,250 $3,550 $3,250
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
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,014 $5,250 $7,185 $5,495

Top Zipcodes Near Riverdale

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Riverdale, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,069. 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 $3,690. That's at least $95 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Riverdale, New York, NY is $4,850 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,695 per month. Which comes out to $85 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Riverdale, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10034, New York, NY $2,800 $2,900 $3,700 $2,950
10701, Yonkers, NY $2,200 $2,450 $2,600 $2,700
10032, New York, NY $2,100 $2,800 $3,563 $3,500
10031, New York, NY $2,750 $3,000 $3,873 $3,150
10027, New York, NY $2,600 $3,357 $4,927 $4,750
10025, New York, NY $3,295 $4,500 $5,295 $5,069
10024, New York, NY $3,395 $4,650 $8,900 $5,500
10029, New York, NY $4,000 $3,550 $3,495 $4,200
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,200 $6,612 $4,800
11102, New York, NY $2,750 $3,253 $4,696 $3,743

Frequently Asked Questions - Riverdale Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Riverdale, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Riverdale, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Riverdale, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,075 and an average price per square feet of $21.66. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverdale.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Riverdale, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $42.39. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverdale.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Riverdale, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,600 and an average price per square feet of $40.36. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverdale.
How have rent prices in Riverdale, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Riverdale, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.35% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Riverdale, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Riverdale, New York, NY is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.