Apartments for Rent in South Bronx Under $5,000
The South Bronx has seen significant revitalization with new developments, waterfront parks along the Harlem River, and a growing food scene. It's one of the most affordable areas in NYC with good transit via the 2/4/5/6 trains.
67 listings available — updated May 20, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in South Bronx right now?
As of May 20, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 67 apartments for rent in South Bronx under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in South Bronx?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in South Bronx start at $1,100/month, with an average of $2,660 and a median of $2,550/month. Prices reflect 67 active listings updated May 20, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours by scraping StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, Compass, Douglas Elliman, and OpenIgloo. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments. Broker fee status is inferred from listing source metadata when not explicitly provided.
What is South Bronx like?
The South Bronx has seen significant revitalization with new developments, waterfront parks along the Harlem River, and a growing food scene. It's one of the most affordable areas in NYC with good transit via the 2/4/5/6 trains.