859 E 242nd St, Bronx, NY 10470
FOR RENT
NEW - 1 DAY AGO

$3,600/mo

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath

859 E 242nd St, Bronx, NY 10470

Wakefield
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Cost and fees breakdown

Home Highlights

Townhouse
$3,600 deposit

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School3 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

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Listing by: Affordable Housing

Details for 859 E 242nd St

Days on Market

Days on Market: 1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsDeposit: $3,600
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $3,600/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $3,600
  • Application fee
    Contact for details
  • Administrative fee
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Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Rental Market Trends in Bronx

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,933/mo
Average rent
$3.7K
$50MoM
Available listings
16913
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Neighborhood Overview

Wakefield
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What Locals Say about Wakefield

At least 852 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say car is needed

  • 49 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say parking is easy

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Thiernoismael2015
    "They are good people in this space with different opinions lovely friends beautiful family love Nicely "
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  • Kamla Kalamazad
    "People walk their dogs and never pick the dog poop up filter people they want to have dogs and not take care of their dogs "
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  • Madeline Feliciano Soto
    "There Are Many Families in The Area Feel Safe Live Here 15 Years Quiet And Clean Love My Neighborhood "
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  • Shaleem O'Connor
    "Easy good and accessible. Stores are all over of all varieties. Train stations are close, as well as a bunch of transferable buses and routes. I take 1 train to get to work. Very convenient. There are buses to two different malls which are a bus ride away. "
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  • Giovanni.bartolotta
    "I live in the area for several years and slowly but surely its getting more urban transplants and new couples moving into the area because of affordability , access to NYC , Westchester and apartment size . I wouldn't be surprised if it started to become more Yuppies in , "
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  • Yohanna
    "Wakefield is not the same . Everyday getting worse. Now is garbage in the streets , people living in the street, too much noise and need to be careful going out because you never know what going to happen to you. I’m too disappointed."
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  • Evelyn Vargas
    "Bbq with neighbors fire works on Fourth of July we see and block parties kids have a great school in the neighborhood "
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  • Isamador24
    "Park bday parties n Irish parade Bbq sales around the park Wedding from differently nationalities "
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  • Trulia User
    "I av live in the place and it’s ok only noisy summer people would be playin loud music Cara horns double park "
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  • Trulia User
    "i live in the area for about 5 years. Alot of the neighbors are anti social however it is a quiet area and my packages so far have been safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "good place to live you can walk your dog go grocery shopping or take your kids to the park. thank you"
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  • Trulia User
    "Ok but need more street cleaning and more safety for young children and I think it’s over populated as well "
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  • Trulia User
    "Summer time and everyone is friendly. It has a lot of shopping and groceries stores. It has a lot of Caribbean markets with fresh fruits and vegetables "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quite neighborhood. Everyone is very friendly and very close to the train station and metro north n9t forget the buses right there too.. "
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  • Trulia User
    "They have very good schools in this neighborhood ..Not many young kids on my block but the ones that do live here are very friendly n respectful "
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  • Trulia User
    "the neighborhood is safe and I like the surrounding,there are alot of parks and parking and its family friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s very residential. Well maintained lawns and homes. People are friendly. Wonderful schools in the area. Child friendly areas as well. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The Neighborhood is a quiet place with accesible public transportation and many schools near, street parking available Easy and fast food restaurants near. "
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  • Trulia User
    "you have access to the metro north Wakefield station and the 2 train. Also the Bronx river expressway and the Major Deegan and 95"
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  • Trulia User
    "A place for the dogs to go that’s not a sidewalk People use the sidewalk I don’t clean up after them"
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  • Trulia User
    "Best area I have ever lived in NY, best and most calmed part of the Bx. Neighbors are friendly and everyone minds their own biz…"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's just one of the better areas in the Bronx schools. it can have better schools in the area though "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place, good people, good food, and good energy. Lived here for over 10 years and it is the excellent place to raise kids. You will be very pleased to live in this neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "A little noisy at time from loud music other then that you can tell the majority of the people here work and it’s clean. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very good neighborhood to live in , polite people all over and most houses are occupied by owners. Well kept "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is great. it is a great place to have your family. There are parks, recreational activities and the people are family oriented. I hope to remain in this neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "The verity of food is what makes this neighborhood unique. There is something different on every corner."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a laundry mat across the street it’s pretty quiet lots of trees it has a country feel t it "
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  • Gholdentrinity
    "family oriented neighborhood, longtime families are grandparents now. East 222nd street block Association very informative of community going on."
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  • Claire G.
    "I have live in this tea for the past four years it a nice neighborhood the only problem is parking is ver hard to find"
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  • Mariagreen3205
    "Not to many parks for kids. The schools aren’t good either. I lived here for 20 years and it’s not multi cultural. "
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  • Tamika T.
    "Dogs are welcome. People walk and clean up after their dogs. I never feel unsafe around neighborhood dogs. "
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  • Politricks22
    "People need to clean their dog’s poop because it makes the neighborhood unclean especially when it rains "
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  • Felicito C.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for the last 15 years and so far I enjoyed, if you are looking to buy a house this is one the neighborhood that I recommend because of accessibility to public transportation, parkway and highways "
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  • Sky P. D.
    "It’s near subway, schools, church, grocery store, and hospitals. Everything you need is near. Neighbors are nice and friendly"
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  • Kay
    "Living here is ok ....not great there is access to transit to down town which is good ,but there is a home or a shelter for homeless men in the area now they can’t stay inside all day so they heng around the area and that’s scary ."
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  • Shamah S.
    "dog owners in this area would find that very few people clean behind their animal. it is sad that my dog has to watch his step"
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  • Maria233rivera17
    "every good & Close to my job next train and also family * friends close to store were you can shopping l like it "
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  • Gaellebaptiste
    "There’s a park nearby and plenty of opportunity to walk your dog. Please curb your dog though. It would be nice to not have to worry about dog 💩 under your shoes and dragging it in the house. "
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  • Joelrodriguez225
    "Nothing is done in my community all there is are shot outs and things of that nature negative stuff can’t raise a family "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,600
May 1, 2024
Source: N/A
Sold
$590,000
Sep 6, 2023
Source: Weichert Pro
ListingRemoved
Aug 22, 2023
Source: Weichert Pro #H6221322
Pending
$625,000
Aug 21, 2023
Source: Weichert Pro
ListingRemoved
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Frequently asked questions about 859 E 242nd St

  • What income do you need to rent 859 E 242nd St?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $130K per year to rent 859 E 242nd St in Bronx, NY at $3,600/mo.
  • How does the rent for 859 E 242nd St compare to similar 3-bedroom townhomes in Wakefield?
    859 E 242nd St in Bronx, NY rents about 7% above the area average for 3-bedroom townhomes in Wakefield ($3,373/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 859 E 242nd St?
    The closest schools to 859 E 242nd St in Bronx, NY are Baychester Middle School (rated 5/10), Bronx Alliance Middle School (rated 3/10), New World High School (rated 2/10).
  • What do residents say about the Wakefield neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Wakefield neighborhood in Bronx, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See apartments for rent in Wakefield, Bronx.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$129,600 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
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859 E 242nd St, Bronx, NY is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom townhouse. 859 E 242nd St is located in Wakefield, Bronx. 859 E 242nd St was listed for rent for $3,600/month on Sep 3, 2026.