Fordham / Fordham Heights Apartments for Rent
About Fordham / Fordham Heights Neighborhood

Situated next to University Heights in central Bronx is Fordham Heights. The area actually dates back to English colonial times, but is named after Fordham University which is located in Fordham Manor directly to the north. The Grand Concourse runs directly through the middle of this neighborhood. Much of the neighborhood is characterized by the type of mid-rise prewar buildings that line the Concourse. Almost every building is not more than 8 minutes away from a B/D or 4 train stop within Fordham Heights. Moreoever, the commute to midtown is roughly 30-35 minutes, making this neighborhood an ideal and affordable deal for working in the city. Many retail businesses and eateries can be found along Grand Concourse and to the north on Fordham Road. For some culture, residents can easily find their way to next-door Belmont, or make a day at the Bronx Zoo or the New York Botanical Garden.
Average Rental Prices in Fordham / Fordham Heights
These are the average rental prices in Fordham / Fordham Heights by apartment size. To find out how much you need to earn in order to qualify for these prices, go to our salary calculator.
Studios
N/A1 Bedroom
$1,6752 Bedroom
$2,0503 Bedroom
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Average Credit Score Needed to Rent in Fordham / Fordham Heights
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Transportation
These trains run through Fordham / Fordham Heights. In addition, city buses are also available in this area.
Available Subway Lines:
- B
- D
Crime Rate in Fordham / Fordham Heights
Schools
P.S. 058
P.S. 028 Mount Hope
P.S. 033 Timothy Dwight
P.S. 091 Bronx
P.S. 279 Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr.
Elementary School For Math, Science, And Technolog
School For Environmental Citizenship
P.S. 046 Edgar Allan Poe
Ryer Avenue Elementary School
P.S. 209
P.S. 085 Great Expectations
P.S. 059 The Community School Of Technology
P.S. 086 Kingsbridge Heights
P.S. 246 Poe Center
P.S. 163 Arthur A. Schomburg
P.S. / I.S. 54
P.S. 023 The New Children'S School
P.S. 340
I.S. 117 Joseph H. Wade
J.H.S. 118 William W. Niles
The Angelo Patri Middle School
I.S. 313 School Of Leadership Development
I.S. 339
J.H.S. 045 Thomas C. Giordano
I.S. 206 Ann Mersereau
Creston Academy
East Fordham Academy For The Arts
Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence
The New School For Leadership And Journalism