Fordham University

Bronx, NY

A walking path encompasses Martyrs’ Lawn
Fordham University’s iron fountain was built in 2012
The Cunniffe House is one of the oldest buildings on campus, built around 1836

Fordham University Rose Hill Campus - Bronx, NY Area Guide

The Jesuit University of New York

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Fordham University is a private research institution rooted in the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person—intellectually, emotionally, and morally. Founded in 1841, Fordham integrates service into the curricula, giving students the tools to make a positive change in themselves and the world. Students at Fordham are cared for and challenged to awaken to their potential so they can graduate transformed and empowered. Fordham’s Rose Hill Campus consists of Gothic architecture woven with tree-lined walkways on 85 acres in the Bronx. A variety of apartments are available for rent near campus, especially in Belmont, Bedford Park, and Pelham Parkway. Access to the subway, Bronx River Parkway, and I-87 make longer commutes to campus simple. NCAA Division I Rams athletics, community service opportunities, intramural sports, and more than 160 student clubs keep Fordham humming. Major attractions such as the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, and historic Paradise Theater are within walking distance of Fordham’s Rose Hill Campus. Manhattan is just a short subway ride away as well.

Explore the College

A walking path encompasses Martyrs’ Lawn

Fordham University’s iron fountain was built in 2012

The Cunniffe House is one of the oldest buildings on campus, built around 1836

Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus contains the Soaring Figure sculpture by Stella Shawzin

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bronx, NY is $1,628 for a studio, $1,633 for one bedroom, $2,099 for two bedrooms, and $2,368 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bronx has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 455 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,628/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 508 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,633/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 657 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,099/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 774 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,368/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

100 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

100 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

70 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Schools

The Academy Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-5

279 Students

Ps 92

Public

Grades PK-5

423 Students

Hospital Schools

Public

331 Students

Ps 64 Pura Belpre

Public

Grades 3-5

139 Students

Ps 230 Dr Roland N Patterson

Public

Grades 4-5

77 Students

Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx

Public

Grades 6-8

289 Students

Jhs 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio

Public

Grades 6-8

371 Students

Urban Science Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

300 Students

Jhs 145 Arturo Toscanini

Public

Grades 6-8

293 Students

Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation

Public

Grades 6-12

502 Students

New Explorers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

435 Students

Leadership Institute

Public

Grades 9-12

176 Students

Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation

Public

Grades 6-12

502 Students

Hospital Schools

Public

331 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.