Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Riverdale, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Riverdale

$2,775/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverdale is $2,775 per month as of September 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $875 more per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverdale

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riverdale rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverdale run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,875.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

1%

32%

1 bedroom

$2,190

9%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,100

6%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,725

8%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,850

No Change

48%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,190

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,725

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

48%

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$2,775
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,867
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverdale, New York, NY is 3% lower than the median rent in Bedford Park, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Riverdale, New York, NY

3215 Fairfield Ave #1LL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale condo for rent in New York

Furnished Student Rooms - $1, 050 Mo NYC

3215 Fairfield Ave #1LL, New York, NY 10463

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

2744 Johnson Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale apartment for rent in New York

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,600

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

5629 Sylvan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Bronx, NY

5629 Sylvan Ave, New York, NY 10471

3 beds

1.5 baths

$4,500

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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 $2,775 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverdale?

Average rent prices in Riverdale have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Riverdale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riverdale is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $111,000/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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