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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in Riverdale is $1,717 per month, a 9.62% decrease from last year’s average of $1,899.

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: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Riverdale is $1,717, a 9.62% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,899.

One-bedroom apartments provide 613 square feet for $1,492, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,186 offer 849 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,717	709 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,492	613 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,186	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 9.62% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,899 to $1,717.

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?

9,542 or 64% of the households in Riverdale, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY are renter-occupied while 5,453 or 36% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Riverdale?

Wakefield Park $1,950/month

Lamartine Heights $1,989/month

Getty Square $2,674/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,696/month.

Average Rent in Yonkers, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Nepera Park	$4,021
Getty Square	$2,674
Lamartine Heights	$1,989
Wakefield Park	$1,950

Yonkers | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Getty Square is 34% higher than in Lamartine Heights

$2,674

Getty Square rent is 56% higher than Yonkers average

Average Rent $2,674

$1,989

Lamartine Heights rent is 16% higher than Yonkers average

Average Rent $1,989

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.