Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Riverdale, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Riverdale

$2,887/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverdale is $2,887 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $987 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverdale

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riverdale rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Riverdale, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Riverdale have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 Riverdale, New York, NY

Rent prices in Riverdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riverdale is $2,775, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverdale run $2,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,307

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$2,525

1%

36%

2 bedroom

$3,200

22%

29%

3 bedroom

$4,350

14%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,800

9%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,307

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,350

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Riverdale and Bedford Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Riverdale

Median rent price$2,887
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverdale, New York, NY is 2% lower than the median rent in Bedford Park, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Riverdale, New York, NY

5517 Fieldston Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Riverdale apartment for rent in New York

COZY 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT IN RIVERDALE, BRONX!

5517 Fieldston Rd, New York, NY 10471

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
734 W 231st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale apartment for rent in New York

4 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
409 W 261st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Bronx, NY

409 W 261st St #2, New York, NY 10471

4 beds

1 bath

$3,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5610 Post Rd #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Bronx, NY

5610 Post Rd #1stFL, New York, NY 10471

4 beds

3 baths

$4,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Riverdale, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Riverdale rental market.

How much is rent in Riverdale?

The average rent in Riverdale is $2,887 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverdale?

Average rent prices in Riverdale have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Riverdale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riverdale is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $987 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverdale?

To comfortably afford rent in Riverdale, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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).

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