Manhattan College

Bronx, NY

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Manhattan College - Bronx, NY

Area Guide

A beautiful campus in the heart of the city

Urban Busy Mass Transit Walkable Private Catholic Value

Just off Broadway near Van Cortlandt Park, Manhattan College is in the heart of the busy and vibrant Bronx borough of New York, minutes from the Bronx Zoo and the Hudson River. This area embodies the hustle-and-bustle of the city, from the small, local businesses that line the car-filled streets to the nearby subway stations. Manhattan College defies its surroundings with a tree-filled, peaceful campus with open courtyards and graceful, historic architecture. Manhattan College, a private, Roman Catholic, liberal arts school, was established in 1853. This top-ranking university consistently ranks as one of the regional best by US News & World Report.

Apartments near Manhattan College are fairly easy to find -- historic apartment buildings and modern high-rises line the borough streets. Look in the neighborhoods of Fieldston and Riverdale on the north end of the college or in Kingsbridge on the south side. To be within walking distance of the Van Cortlandt Park subway station, look along Broadway and Post Road near Manhattan College Parkway. With just 10 miles to midtown Manhattan, students enjoy all of the culture, nightlife, shopping, and restaurants of the nearby city.

Explore the College

Smith Auditorium is Manhattan College’s most iconic building

Memorial Hall houses the college’s administrative departments

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Bronx, NY is $1,640 for a studio, $1,644 for one bedroom, $2,098 for two bedrooms, and $2,385 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bronx has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 459 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,640/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 512 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,644/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 663 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,098/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 780 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,385/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

93

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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 June 2025.