Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
The Bronx, NY

Median rent

Median rent in The Bronx

$3,058/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in The Bronx is $3,058 per month as of September 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,158 more per month.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Bronx

198

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of The Bronx rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in The Bronx, NY

Average rent prices in The Bronx have increased by 13% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in The Bronx, NY

Rent prices in The Bronx vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Bronx is $3,075, whereas a house costs $3,606. 1-bedroom apartments in The Bronx run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,770.

Listings

Studio

$2,604

-

24%

1 bedroom

$2,300

-

33%

2 bedroom

$2,784

-

33%

3 bedroom

$3,500

-

15%

4 bedroom

$4,000

-

139%

Studio

Average rent

$2,604

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,784

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

139%

The table above reflects average rent prices in The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in The Bronx and Cliffside Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

The Bronx

Median rent price$3,058
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,537
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in The Bronx, NY is 21% higher than the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in The Bronx, NY

524 Timpson Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mott Haven apartment for rent in New York

Studio

524 Timpson Pl, New York, NY 10455

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

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

4210 Bronxwood Ave #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wakefield apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,100

3411 Irwin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kingsbridge apartment for rent in New York

$1200 Private Bedroom Fully Furnished !

3411 Irwin Ave, New York, NY 10463

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

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Frequently asked questions for The Bronx, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the The Bronx rental market.

How much is rent in The Bronx?

The average rent in The Bronx is $3,058 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in The Bronx?

Average rent prices in The Bronx have increased by 13% since last year.

How does The Bronx rent compare to the national average?

Rent in The Bronx is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,158 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in The Bronx?

To comfortably afford rent in The Bronx, you'd need to earn approximately $122,000/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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