Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Riverdale, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Riverdale

$2,850/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverdale is $2,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverdale

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,762, whereas a house costs $3,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverdale run $2,742 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$2,307

No Change

75%

1 bedroom

$2,742

1%

18%

2 bedroom

$3,100

5%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,500

7%

6%

4 bedroom

$5,000

77%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$2,307

Last year

75%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,742

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

77%

Last year

37%

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$2,850
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,762
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Riverdale, New York, NY

3260 Netherland Ave #5C - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Riverdale apartment for rent in New York

Cozy 2 Bed, 1 Bath Apartment in Bronx - $1599/mo

3260 Netherland Ave #5C, New York, NY 10463

2 beds

1 bath

$1,599

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 19

3240 Netherland Ave #5B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale condo for rent in New York

CONDOS - Contemporary - Bronx, NY

3240 Netherland Ave #5B, New York, NY 10463

2 beds

2 baths

$3,400

Condo for rent

409 W 261st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale apartment for rent in New York

MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - Bronx, NY

409 W 261st St, New York, NY 10471

2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Apartment for rent

2287 Johnson Ave #3B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale condo for rent in New York

CONDOS - Bronx, NY

2287 Johnson Ave #3B, New York, NY 10463

2 beds

2 baths

$3,750

Condo for rent

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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 $2,850 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverdale?

Average rent prices in Riverdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $900 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 $114,000/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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