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Average Rent in Northwest Yonkers & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,041/mo
▲ +17.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,355/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Northwest Yonkers vs Yonkers, NY Average
Northwest Yonkers is cheaper the Yonkers, NY average by $28/mo (1%). The citywide average is $3,069/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Northwest Yonkers?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Northwest Yonkers is $3,041 per month across 2 apartment communities and 13 available units. Rents have increased $459 (17.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Sawyer Place starting at $2,355/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,041/mo.
Prices range from $2,355 to $4,204 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Northwest Yonkers Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Northwest Yonkers
Rent Prices by Apartment in Northwest Yonkers
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Place | $2,355/mo | $3,089/mo | 12 | 4 |
| Avalon Yonkers | $2,460/mo | $2,460/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Northwest Yonkers Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Northwest Yonkers
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$122,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,041/mo.
Comfortable income
$146,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,355/mo), you need to earn at least $94,000/year.
Median household income in Northwest Yonkers is $81,816 , about 44% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Northwest Yonkers
Overall prices in Northwest Yonkers runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Northwest Yonkers's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,041 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,749/mo |
Population
209,529
Median household income
$81,816
Census median rent
$1,730/mo
Rent as % of income
32.6%
Median age
39.0
Mean commute
35 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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