What is the average apartment size in Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY?

The average size for a Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY apartment is 709 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Riverdale?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Riverdale is $1,719 per month, a 3.81% decrease from last years average of $1,787.

What is the average apartment size in Riverdale?

The typical apartment in Riverdale offers about 709 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Riverdale?

The typical rent budget in Riverdale ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Riverdale?

In Riverdale, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Riverdale is $1,719, a 3.81% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,787.

One-bedroom apartments provide 613 square feet for $1,494, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,190 offer 849 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,719	709 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,494	613 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,190	849 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY have decreased by 3.81% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,787 to $1,719.

What's the typical rent budget in Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY (40%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY?

788 or 64% of the households in Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY are renter-occupied while 450 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Riverdale?

Ludlow Park $1,696/month

Riverdale $1,719/month

Radford $1,742/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,705/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Riverdale?

Getty Square $2,692/month

Sprain Lake Knolls $3,734/month

Nepera Park $4,010/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Yonkers, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Nepera Park	$4,010
Sprain Lake Knolls	$3,734
Getty Square	$2,692
Lamartine Heights	$2,042
Wakefield Park	$1,953
Kimball	$1,778
Radford	$1,742
Riverdale	$1,719
Ludlow Park	$1,696

Yonkers | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Riverdale is 36% lower than in Getty Square

$1,719

Riverdale rent is the same as Yonkers average

Average Rent $1,719

$2,692

Getty Square rent is 57% higher than Yonkers average

Average Rent $2,692

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Riverdale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.