Longwood Apartments for Rent
About Longwood Neighborhood
Longwood is a low-income, residential neighborhood located in the southwest Bronx. It has one of the highest concentrations of Puerto Ricans in New York City. Aside from public housing, housing mostly consists of small one-family homes and 40-50-unit apartment buildings. The federal government invested over $550 million in new subsidized residential housing as well as the expansion of businesses. The area is slowly gentrifying but still has a ways to go in terms of hip cafes and restaurants. The main commercial streets – Boston Road and Third Avenue – have a mix of discount stores, delis, and other small businesses. A notable resident was Colin Powell.
Average Rental Prices in Longwood
These are the average rental prices in Longwood 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
N/A2 Bedroom
N/A3 Bedroom
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Average Credit Score Needed to Rent in Longwood
Your credit score is an important factor in determining your qualification for rentals or even some condo or co-op purchases.
Credit Score
Transportation
These trains run through Longwood. In addition, city buses are also available in this area.
Available Subway Lines:
- 2
- 5
- 6
Crime Rate in Longwood
Schools
Urban Scholars Community School