National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released results for the Bronx from the second annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which drew on responses from over 30,000 renters, provides insight into what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the 105 million American renters nationwide.
Perched at the Bronx's northwestern edge, Kingsbridge rewards renters with more affordable rates than neighboring Riverdale despite similar amenities. The community's rich Irish and Dominican heritage shines through in authentic restaurants and specialty shops along Broadway. Subway access via the 1 train provides direct Manhattan connectivity, while the nearby Jerome Park Reservoir offers unexpected outdoor recreation unusual for urban Bronx neighborhoods.
Located near Fordham University and the New York Botanical Garden, this Bronx enclave blends academic energy with urban convenience. Renters enjoy excellent transit options with multiple subway lines creating car-free living possibilities throughout the city. Despite its urban setting, nearby Bronx Park offers surprising green space – a welcome respite from city intensity just steps from most rental properties.
Leafy sophistication characterizes Riverdale, where pre-war apartment buildings and historic mansions create a distinctly non-urban atmosphere despite Bronx location. Residents enjoy the extensive Wave Hill public gardens and the neighborhood's significant green spaces unusual for New York City. Though Manhattan commutes require planning via express bus or subway, the trade-off comes in more square footage, architectural character, and greenery than possible in most city neighborhoods. Many buildings feature Art Deco details and unexpectedly spacious floor plans that have attracted notable residents throughout the neighborhood's distinguished history.
“Bronx renters expressed high dissatisfaction with their city,” says Andrew Woo, Director of Data Science at Apartment List. “They gave below-average scores to most categories.”
Key findings in the Bronx include the following:
