Average Rent in Riverdale, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Riverdale, New York, NY Rents

Riverdale rentals average $1,920 for a studio rental to $5,875 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $48 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $4 (0.21%) year-over-year from $1,996 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $28 (1.00%) year-over-year from $2,772 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $462 (-11.67%) year-over-year from $3,957 to $3,495. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,292 (28.18%) year-over-year from $4,583 to $5,875. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,350 (30.34%) year-over-year from $4,450 to $5,800. 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 1.36% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.83% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $47.50 $2,000 $1,996 (0.21%) $1,758 (13.74%)
1 BR $53.28 $2,800 $2,772 (1.00%) $2,550 (9.80%)
2 BR $37.20 $3,495 $3,957 (-11.67%) $3,197 (9.33%)
3 BR $75,150.00 $5,875 $4,583 (28.18%) $3,583 (63.95%)

Historical Rents in Riverdale, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Riverdale

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Riverdale. The average rent in Riverdale is currently $3,050 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,700, 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 $8,850 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 6.77% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.45% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Riverdale, New York, NY are about 9.80% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.72% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Riverdale, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Paterson, NJ $1,225 $1,600 $2,500 $2,500
Yonkers, NY $1,815 $2,300 $2,550 $2,600
Mount Vernon, NY $1,750 $2,350 $2,600 $2,600
Hackensack, NJ $1,675 $1,963 $2,800 $2,650
White Plains, NY $2,050 $2,525 $3,500 $3,050
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $3,125
Palisades Park, NJ $2,125 $1,900 $2,725 $3,150
Fort Lee, NJ $1,520 $2,250 $3,735 $3,300
Glen Cove, NY $2,600 $3,295 $3,575 $3,425
Harrison, NY $2,620 $3,123 $4,303 $4,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Riverdale

There are a total of 77 neighborhoods in or near Riverdale. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Nodine Hill, and Getty Square. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 77 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 $4,418 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,418. 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 $8,195 average rent per month, Tribeca 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 $2,150 $2,500 $2,950 $2,500
Nodine Hill, Yonkers, NY $1,950 $2,300 $2,550 $2,600
Getty Square, Yonkers, NY N/A $2,400 $2,550 $2,700
Inwood, New York, NY $2,800 $2,775 $3,000 $2,857
Flushing, New York, NY $2,825 $2,475 $4,000 $2,900
Sunnyside, New York, NY $2,650 $2,940 $3,299 $2,940
Mott Haven, New York, NY $2,846 $3,200 $3,650 $3,251
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,795 $2,900 $3,500 $3,500
Astoria, New York, NY $3,290 $3,494 $4,464 $3,705
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,800 $3,100 $4,645 $3,900
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,843 $3,400 $4,000 $3,995
Harlem, New York, NY $2,950 $3,400 $3,995 $4,000
Manorhaven, NY N/A $2,550 $3,500 $4,125
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,545 $3,650 $3,695 $4,189
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,694 $4,536 $6,689 $4,578
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,600 $4,550 $6,877 $4,650
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,798 $4,995 $7,996 $4,750
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY $3,700 $4,200 $5,552 $4,785
Murray Hill, New York, NY $4,000 $4,950 $7,995 $4,810
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,200 $4,495 $7,398 $4,945
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,795 $4,554 $6,354 $4,995
Midtown, New York, NY $4,045 $5,000 $7,857 $5,065
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,698 $4,895 $7,495 $5,300
Midtown East, New York, NY $4,050 $5,292 $7,373 $5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,991 $4,550 $6,000 $5,515
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,368 $5,500 $8,383 $5,587
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,598 $5,995 $9,350 $5,995
NoMad, New York, NY $4,459 $5,995 $8,000 $6,295
Flatiron District, New York, NY $5,000 $6,600 $9,550 $6,600
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,800 $6,011 $7,500 $6,800

Top Counties Near Riverdale

There are a total of 37 counties located by Riverdale, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Mount Vernon, NY, and Hackensack, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,280. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 18 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,700, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Riverdale, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Riverdale, New York, NY is 4.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Riverdale, New York, NY is 18.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Riverdale, New York, NY is 6.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $1,815 $2,300 $2,550 $2,600
Mount Vernon, NY $1,750 $2,350 $2,600 $2,600
Hackensack, NJ $1,675 $1,963 $2,800 $2,650
Bronx, New York, NY $1,935 $2,775 $3,495 $3,116
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $3,125
Palisades Park, NJ $2,125 $1,900 $2,725 $3,150
Fort Lee, NJ $1,520 $2,250 $3,735 $3,300
Greenburgh, NY $1,624 $2,700 $3,750 $3,950
Mamaroneck, NY $2,100 $3,450 $4,000 $4,700
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,025 $5,165 $6,995 $5,451

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 $4,875. A total of 2 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 $2,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,695. 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 $4,578 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,745 per month. Which comes out to $84 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 $2,775 $3,048 $2,950
10701, Yonkers, NY $2,075 $2,400 $2,500 $2,600
10032, New York, NY $2,295 $2,900 $3,725 $3,621
10031, New York, NY $2,750 $3,200 $3,995 $3,550
10027, New York, NY $2,800 $3,400 $4,000 $3,900
10025, New York, NY $3,500 $4,450 $5,295 $4,795
10024, New York, NY $3,555 $4,725 $7,495 $4,961
10029, New York, NY $3,695 $3,500 $3,695 $4,200
10128, New York, NY $3,000 $4,200 $5,895 $4,550
11102, New York, NY $3,312 $3,494 $4,765 $3,762

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 $1,920 and an average price per square feet of $47.50. There are a total of 5 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 $3,070 and an average price per square feet of $53.28. There are a total of 27 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 $3,548 and an average price per square feet of $37.20. There are a total of 18 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28% 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.