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Verified rooms for students in the Bronx
The Bronx is the most affordable borough in New York City, and for students whose campus is uptown it is often the obvious answer rather than a compromise. The 1, 2, 4, 5, B and D all run into Manhattan, and the Metro-North gets from Fordham to Grand Central in about twenty minutes — faster than plenty of Manhattan-to-Manhattan trips. Fordham’s Rose Hill campus is here, Columbia and City College are a short ride down the west side, and the south Bronx is closer to Midtown than most of Brooklyn is. What you get for the money is space: rooms in pre-war buildings that would be described as generous anywhere else in the city. Every room we list is in a building our company operates, is verified in person before it goes live, and comes with real photos. There is no broker fee, and you always see the room — in person or on a live video call — before committing to anything.
Verified rooms near the Bronx
Browse all NYC roomsNo rooms in the Bronx right now — here are verified rooms nearby. Availability changes constantly, so message our team and we’ll tell you the moment something opens up in the Bronx.
$2,400 /mo
Private room · Shared bath · Up to 1 person
Greenwich Village, Manhattan
$3,400 /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
East Village, Manhattan
$3,700 /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
$4,200 /mo
2 bed · 1 bath
Gramercy, Manhattan
$4,200 /mo
4 bed · 2 bath · 995 sqft
Washington Heights, Manhattan
$4,400 /mo
2 bed · 1 bath
Chelsea, Manhattan
$5,300 /mo
2 bed · 1 bath
Upper West Side, Manhattan
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Neighborhoods in the Bronx
Where students actually live in the Bronx, and what each area trades off — commute, price, and how quiet the block is.
Mott Haven & Port Morris
The south Bronx, and closer to Midtown than most of Brooklyn — the 4, 5 and 6 put you at Grand Central in around twenty minutes. Converted industrial buildings and newer waterfront developments, at some of the lowest rents this close to Manhattan.
Fordham & Belmont
Fordham’s Rose Hill campus, the Bronx Zoo and the Botanical Garden are all here, and Belmont’s Arthur Avenue is the real Little Italy of New York. Metro-North reaches Grand Central in about twenty minutes; the B, D and 4 are the cheaper way in.
Riverdale
Green, hilly and quiet, overlooking the Hudson at the northwest corner of the borough. The 1 train and Metro-North both serve it, and it is a genuinely residential choice for students who want calm over convenience.
Kingsbridge & Van Cortlandt
The 1 and 4 both run here, with Van Cortlandt Park — one of the largest parks in the city — on the doorstep. Straightforward commutes to Columbia and City College at well below west-side Manhattan prices.
Concourse
Built along the Grand Concourse, an avenue of art-deco apartment buildings, with the B, D and 4 running its length. Yankee Stadium is here, and Midtown is roughly twenty-five minutes away.
Pelham Parkway & Morris Park
Low-rise and residential in the east Bronx, near the medical campuses, on the 2 and 5. Among the quietest and most affordable options in the whole city.
How much is a room in the Bronx in 2026?
The Bronx consistently offers the lowest rents in the city, and the difference is largest for a private room in a shared apartment — the setup most students actually want.
| Setup | Typical range | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Private room in a shared apartment | $800–$1,400/mo | The lowest range of any borough. The south Bronx sits at the higher end for the commute. |
| Entire studio, renting solo | $1,700–$2,600/mo | Living alone is more realistic here than anywhere else in the city. |
| Entire apartment, shared with friends | $2,200–$3,800/mo | Pre-war layouts mean genuinely large rooms for the price. |
Ranges are typical asking rents for student-style rooms as of 2026 and vary by neighborhood, building and season — May through August is peak leasing season and the most expensive. They are estimates, not quotes: message us and we will tell you what is actually available.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bronx a good place for students to live?
For anyone studying uptown it often is. Fordham’s Rose Hill campus is in the borough, Columbia and City College are a short ride down the west side, and rents are the lowest in the city — a private room in a shared apartment typically runs about $800–$1,400 a month. As anywhere in New York, the neighborhood matters, which is why we list the specific areas above.
How long is the commute from the Bronx to Manhattan?
Metro-North reaches Grand Central from Fordham in about twenty minutes. On the subway, the south Bronx is roughly twenty minutes to Midtown on the 4, 5 or 6, Concourse around twenty-five on the B or D, and Riverdale and Kingsbridge about thirty-five to forty on the 1.
How much is a room in the Bronx?
A private bedroom in a shared apartment typically runs about $800–$1,400 a month, which is the lowest range of any borough. Renting an entire studio on your own is usually $1,700–$2,600. These are estimates — message our team for what is actually available and what it costs.
Is there a broker fee on rooms in the Bronx?
No. Every room we list is in a building our company operates, so there is no broker in the middle and no broker fee.
Do you have rooms available in the Bronx right now?
Availability changes often, and the Bronx is not always stocked. If nothing is listed above at the moment, the rooms shown are verified options nearby — and you can message our team to be told as soon as a Bronx room opens up.
Other boroughs
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