Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
The Bronx, NY

Median rent

Median rent in The Bronx

$2,900/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in The Bronx is $2,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Bronx

212

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 6% 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 $2,900, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in The Bronx run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,875.

Listings

Studio

$2,250

-

29%

1 bedroom

$2,400

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,900

-

18%

3 bedroom

$3,627

-

4%

4 bedroom

$3,800

-

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,627

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

4%

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$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in The Bronx, NY is 12% 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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 17

2545 Sedgwick Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Fordham Manor condo for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Condo for rent

1954 Powell Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Unionport apartment for rent in New York

1954 Powell Ave #2, New York, NY 10472

1 bed

1 bath

$1,180

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 3

2630 Kingsbridge Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Fordham Manor apartment for rent in New York

2630 Kingsbridge Ter, New York, NY 10463

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,900 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in The Bronx?

Average rent prices in The Bronx have increased by 6% since last year.

How does The Bronx rent compare to the national average?

Rent in The Bronx is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $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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