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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Fordham Heights, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Fordham Heights
$2,660/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Fordham Heights is $2,660 per month as of September 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $760 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fordham Heights
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fordham Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fordham Heights, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Fordham Heights have decreased by 31% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Fordham Heights, New York, NY
Rent prices in Fordham Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fordham Heights is $2,850, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Fordham Heights run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,627.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,307 |  24% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 48% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | 27% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 25% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 17% | 40% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bronx Park | $3,100 | |
Morris Heights | $2,995 | |
Morrisania | $1,890 | |
Mount Hope | $3,175 | |
University Heights | $2,790 | |
West Farms | $2,875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,850 | 29% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,897 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,700 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $1,730 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,307
Last 30 days
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
48%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
40%
Bronx Park
Average rent
$3,100
Morrisania
Average rent
$1,890
Morris Heights
Average rent
$2,995
Mount Hope
Average rent
$3,175
University Heights
Average rent
$2,790
West Farms
Average rent
$2,875
Apartments
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
29%
Condos
Average rent
$2,897
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Rooms
Average rent
$1,730
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fordham Heights, New York, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Fordham Heights, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Fordham Heights and Bronx Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fordham Heights
40%higher than the national median
63%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fordham Heights, New York, NY is 14% lower than the median rent in Bronx Park, New York, NY.
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Frequently asked questions for Fordham Heights, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Fordham Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Fordham Heights?
The average rent in Fordham Heights is $2,660 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fordham Heights?
Average rent prices in Fordham Heights have decreased by 31% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.
How does Fordham Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fordham Heights is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $760 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fordham Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Fordham Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).