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Pelham, NY Area Guide

Where New York City meets Westchester

Charming Suburban Convenient Family-Friendly Walkable Close-Knit Welcoming Commuter

Pelham holds the distinction of being Westchester County's oldest town, with history woven into every tree-lined street. Just 10 miles northeast of Midtown Manhattan, it delivers easy city access without sacrificing its walkable, small-town appeal.

Residents stroll to the town center, public library, and Metro-North station with ease. The Pelham Picture House — a restored 1920s movie theater — anchors cultural life with screenings, classes, and community events year-round.

Daily life has a comfortable rhythm. Local shops and eateries line the downtown corridor, while the nearby Bartow-Pell Mansion draws history enthusiasts with rotating exhibits and programming. Neighboring New Rochelle and Mount Vernon add dining and entertainment options just minutes away.

Rental options range from charming apartments in converted historic buildings to spacious townhomes and multi-bedroom units for those wanting more room to spread out.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pelham, NY is $2,679 for one bedroom, $4,008 for two bedrooms, and $9,698 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pelham has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,679/month
741 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Davenport Neck Bird Sanctuary
  • Seton Falls Park
  • Bartow-Pell Woods
  • Ward Acres
  • Sheldrake Environmental Center

Airports

  • LaGuardia
  • Westchester County

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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.