From Riverdale to Mott Haven
Rooms for rent in the Bronx
The Bronx has some of the most affordable rooms in New York City, generous pre-war apartments and a lot of green space, from Van Cortlandt Park to Pelham Bay Park. Express trains reach Manhattan quickly from much of the borough.
Where to look in the Bronx
Neighborhoods where people commonly rent rooms and share apartments.
Riverdale
Leafy and residential near the Hudson, with the 1 train and Metro-North.
Kingsbridge
Pre-war buildings along the 1 train, close to Van Cortlandt Park.
Fordham
Around Fordham University, on the B, D and 4 trains and Metro-North.
Belmont
The Arthur Avenue area, a short walk from campus, the Bronx Zoo and the Botanical Garden.
Concourse
Art Deco apartment buildings along the Grand Concourse, on the B, D and 4.
Mott Haven
The South Bronx, with new buildings and a short ride to Manhattan on the 6.
Morris Park
Low-rise homes near the medical campuses, served by the 5 train.
Pelham Bay
The end of the 6 line, beside the largest park in the city.
Getting around
The 4 and the B and D run under or along the Grand Concourse, the 1 serves the west side, the 2 and 5 the center and east, and the 6 the southeast. Metro-North trains from Fordham and Riverdale reach Grand Central quickly.
What rooms look like in the Bronx
Much of the Bronx is large pre-war apartment buildings with real bedrooms and separate kitchens, plus two-family houses further east. Ask about elevator service, heat and hot water, and how far the walk is to the train.
On Matezer, each place shows its photos, monthly price, type and what the host is looking for in a roommate, so you can rule places in or out before you write to anyone.
Before you pay anything
These apply to every rental in New York, whoever you rent from.
Visit before you pay
See the room in person or on a live video call, and meet the people you would live with. Never send a deposit to hold a place you have not seen.
Know the deposit limit
Under New York State law, a security deposit for a residential lease is generally capped at one month's rent, and application fees are capped at a small amount. Check the current rules with the New York State Attorney General before you pay.
Get the terms in writing
Whether you are on the lease or renting from the leaseholder, write down the rent, what it includes, the move-in date and the notice period, and keep a copy.
Pay in a traceable way
Avoid wire transfers, gift cards and cryptocurrency. A check or a bank transfer leaves a record if something goes wrong.
Renting a room in the Bronx: common questions
How do I find a room for rent in the Bronx?
Create a free Matezer account, open Places and filter by borough to see rooms, sublets and lease transfers in the Bronx. Save the ones you like and message the person who posted them directly.
Which neighborhoods in the Bronx are good for sharing an apartment?
It depends on your commute and budget. Popular choices include Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Fordham, Belmont, Concourse. Compare the walk to the train and the size of the room, not only the neighborhood name.
Can I find a sublet or a lease transfer in the Bronx?
Yes. Places on Matezer are labeled as shared rooms, private rooms, sublets, lease transfers or full apartments, so you can look only at the arrangement you want.
Is there a broker fee?
No. Matezer is not a broker and never handles rent or deposits. You arrange everything directly with the person offering the room.
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