3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Yonkers, NY
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Yonkers, New York as of July 2026. That's +22% higher than the citywide median of $2,754 and +58% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Yonkers
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Yonkers
Compare Yonkers's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $1,120 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $1,250 |
| 3 | Lockport | $1,290 |
| 4 | Niagara Falls | $1,295 |
| 5 | North Tonawanda | $1,310 |
| 6 | Potsdam | $1,340 |
| 7 | Utica | $1,345 |
| 8 | Auburn | $1,380 |
| 9 | Rome | $1,420 |
| 10 | Palmyra | $1,430 |
| 11 | Endicott | $1,470 |
| 12 | Buffalo | $1,480 |
| 13 | Oneonta | $1,480 |
| 14 | Tonawanda | $1,480 |
| 15 | Depew | $1,490 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $5,200 |
| 2 | Garden City | $5,030 |
| 3 | Harrison | $4,750 |
| 4 | Scarsdale | $4,470 |
| 5 | Nanuet | $4,400 |
| 6 | Dobbs Ferry | $4,200 |
| 7 | Plainview | $4,110 |
| 8 | Farmingville | $4,110 |
| 9 | Hicksville | $4,040 |
| 10 | White Plains | $4,030 |
| 11 | Larchmont | $3,960 |
| 12 | Mamaroneck | $3,930 |
| 13 | Hauppauge | $3,930 |
| 14 | Port Washington | $3,900 |
| 15 | Port Chester | $3,890 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Yonkers.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Yonkers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarsdale, NY | 6.1 mi | $4,470 | +$1,103 (+33%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 7.5 mi | $3,960 | +$593 (+18%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 8.9 mi | $3,930 | +$563 (+17%) |
| Sleepy Hollow, NY | 9.9 mi | $2,660 | $-707 (-21%) |
| Teaneck, NJ | 10.7 mi | $2,570 | $-797 (-24%) |
| Nyack, NY | 11.2 mi | $3,344 | $-23 (-1%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 11.2 mi | $2,860 | $-507 (-15%) |
| Ridgefield Park, NJ | 12.3 mi | $2,400 | $-967 (-29%) |
| Hackensack, NJ | 13 mi | $2,700 | $-667 (-20%) |
| Montvale, NJ | 14.8 mi | $3,080 | $-287 (-9%) |
| Nanuet, NY | 14.9 mi | $4,400 | +$1,033 (+31%) |
| North Bergen Township, NJ | 15 mi | $2,950 | $-417 (-12%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Yonkers — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Yonkers?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Yonkers, New York is $3,367 per month. This is +22% higher than the citywide median of $2,754.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Yonkers?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $134,680 ($11,223/month gross), which works out to roughly $64.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yonkers expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Yonkers's 3-bedroom median of $3,367 is +58% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yonkers rank for 3-bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with 3-bedroom data, Yonkers ranks #93 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Yonkers?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Sleepy Hollow ($2,660), Teaneck ($2,570), Nyack ($3,344).