Section 8 Apartments in Fordham
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Find apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers in Fordham, Bronx. Confirm the proposed rent, utility costs and household share with your administering housing agency.
New affordable buildings in the Bronx
New buildings with income-restricted apartments. You apply to the lottery or the building, and a voucher is not required. Each guide gives the rents, the income ranges and how to apply.
No voucher? Low income apartments in the Bronx
Some buildings have the rent assistance attached to the apartment, or rents capped by housing tax credits, and you apply to the building directly. See 151 low income apartment buildings in the Bronx, with addresses, who qualifies and how to apply.
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Living in Fordham, Bronx
Fordham is anchored by Fordham University and the bustling Fordham Road shopping corridor, one of the busiest retail strips outside Manhattan. The neighborhood blends student energy with established Bronx families and strong community institutions.
Transit Access
Fordham Rd, Kingsbridge Rd, Bedford Park Blvd
Commute to Midtown
35 minutes
Housing Types
Mid-rise apartments, some pre-war buildings, student housing, newer developments
Voucher Housing
Large apartment buildings near the university, many accept vouchers due to steady rental demand
Nearby Landmarks
Fordham University • New York Botanical Garden • Bronx Zoo • Fordham Road shopping
1 voucher-friendly listing currently available in Fordham
Section 8 Apartments in Fordham
Check before you pay
Applying for housing assistance or joining an agency waitlist is free. An agency will not ask you to pay by app, wire or gift card to get a spot. Use HUD’s contact page to find your housing agency, then call to check an offer.
Do not pay to view a home or hold a waitlist spot. Before sending rent or a deposit, confirm the home and the person’s right to rent it. See FTC advice on checking a rental.
Sources checked October 16, 2026: HUD OIG’s August 2024 waitlist fraud bulletin and FTC rental-scam guidance (June 2026).
Rental terms used on this page
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- Rental help run by a housing authority. You find a home, and the agency checks the unit, rent and your household before it approves payment.
- Payment standard
- An amount the agency uses to work out housing assistance for a unit size and area. It does not mean that any home at that rent will be approved.
- FMR and SAFMR
- HUD rent estimates for an area (Fair Market Rent) or ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rent). They include rent and most tenant-paid utilities. Your agency may use a different payment standard.
- Utility allowance
- The agency’s estimate of the cost of utilities you must pay. It is not a promise to pay your actual bills.
- Gross rent and tenant share
- Gross rent combines the lease rent and the agency’s utility allowance. Your tenant share is the part you must pay after the agency works out your help.
- Portability
- Moving with a voucher to an area served by another housing agency. Ask your current worker what to do before you move.
- Request for tenancy approval
- The unit and owner paperwork your agency needs to start its rent and housing-quality review. Ask the agency for its form and deadline.
Definitions: HUD’s tenant voucher guide, checked October 16, 2026. Confirm the rules and forms with your own agency.
Planning a voucher search in Fordham
For Fordham, keep the rental’s entrance, unit number and owner contact together so a busy showing schedule does not mix up different apartments. Plan document preparation before deadlines, and ask your worker to review the actual offered unit rather than a building-wide advertisement.
Use Bronx Library Center’s East Kingsbridge Road address
Bronx Library Center is at 310 East Kingsbridge Road. Check the NYPL location information for current services and visiting arrangements. Leave time to find the service you need before a housing appointment instead of assuming every task can be completed immediately on arrival.
Bronx Library Center informationSeparate the agency’s voucher size from the proposed unit
HPD explains how unit size and voucher size affect its calculation. If HPD administers your voucher, ask your worker how the apartment you are considering should be evaluated. A listing’s bedroom count alone does not establish the subsidy your household will receive.
HPD subsidy-size and payment guidanceQuestions about your Fordham search
- Can I use Bronx Library Center to replace an agency appointment?
- The library is a resource for preparation and information. Follow your housing agency’s instructions for appointments and submissions, and ask the agency directly if you need a different format or help completing a required step.
- How should I compare Fordham with other Bronx listings?
- Compare the actual route, unit access, rent and utilities for Parkchester or Riverdale options. These are broader borough comparisons. Keep each unit’s paperwork and next deadline separate rather than treating a Bronx label as one market offer.
Compare other Bronx searches
- Compare Parkchester rentals
Compare another Bronx search using the precise building and written lease terms.
- Compare Riverdale rentals
Check the full travel route and entrance requirements for a broader borough option.
Browse all Bronx Section 8 rentals and neighborhood searches
Guidance by VoucherMatch Editorial Team. Sources reviewed October 8, 2026. Listing availability is checked separately. Confirm changing services with the linked provider. Report a correction and include this page’s address.
Compare two rental offers in Fordham
Copy or print this sheet for a viewing. Record the owner’s written terms for each unit, then take the completed comparison to your housing worker. Blank entries mean information to collect, not zero cost.
| Information to collect | Offer A | Offer B |
|---|---|---|
| Address, unit and owner contact | To collect | To collect |
| Bedrooms, entrance and access needs | To collect | To collect |
| Proposed monthly rent | To collect | To collect |
| Utilities paid by renter; heating system | To collect | To collect |
| Required fees and optional charges | To collect | To collect |
| Deposit and other move-in costs | To collect | To collect |
| Trip to work, services and viewings | To collect | To collect |
| Agency, voucher deadline and next step | To collect | To collect |
The advertised rent and utility bills are not your final tenant share. Ask your administering agency to review its payment standard, utility allowance, rent reasonableness and inspection requirements for the actual unit.
Worksheet: VoucherMatch, October 16, 2026. Based on HUD’s tenant search and tenancy-approval guidance. Use your agency’s official forms to submit a unit; this sheet is a preparation aid.
Suggested citation: VoucherMatch Editorial Team. Rental offer comparison worksheet. October 16, 2026. vouchermatch.com/section-8-apartments.
Check the rent with your voucher agency
There is no single approved Section 8 rent for every household in this neighborhood. Use the agency named on your voucher, the actual unit address and bedroom size, tenant-paid utilities and your household information. Ask your worker to calculate your share and review the proposed lease before treating an advertised rent as approved.
If NYCHA administers your voucher
NYCHA lists separate 2026 schedules for annual recertifications and new rentals or transfers. Its current notice ends ZIP-based exception payment standards for new rentals and transfers effective July 1, 2026. Check the current notice with your worker before relying on an older ZIP estimate.
NYCHA payment standards and utility allowancesIf HPD administers your voucher
HPD maintains its own address and ZIP lookup, including exception standards, and its own utility allowances. Use HPD’s current documents with your worker. If another agency issued your voucher, confirm that agency’s rules and any portability steps before using either table.
HPD subsidy, payment standards and utility allowancesTurn a listing inquiry into a complete rental proposal
- Get the exact address, unit number, asking rent, bedroom count, utilities and proposed ready date from the owner.
- Ask your worker which tenant and owner documents are required, how to submit them and how to track the review. Keep the submission confirmation.
- Confirm inspection, lease and move-in approval steps with the agency. A listing, inquiry or owner’s agreement does not complete those steps.
Agency resources reviewed October 12, 2026. Confirm the current rules for your household and lease date.
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Section 8 in Fordham FAQ
Are there Section 8 apartments available in Fordham?
There is 1 active Section 8-tagged listing labeled Fordham on VoucherMatch. Confirm the offered unit, availability and lease terms with the owner; agency approval is a separate step.
How do I check the Section 8 rent for an apartment in Fordham?
There is no single approved Section 8 rent for every household in this neighborhood. Use the agency named on your voucher, the actual unit address and bedroom size, tenant-paid utilities and your household information. Ask your worker to calculate your share and review the proposed lease before treating an advertised rent as approved.
How do I apply for a Section 8 apartment in Fordham?
Browse our listings, click on an apartment you like, and submit an inquiry through VoucherMatch. Make sure your Section 8 voucher is active and you meet the landlord's requirements. Confirm the offered unit and lease terms with the owner; a listing inquiry is not an agency application or approval.
Find your home in Fordham
Browse Section 8 listings, confirm the offered unit and ask your agency to review the lease proposal.
Official Section 8 resources
Program eligibility, rules, and rent standards are set by these government agencies. VoucherMatch is an independent marketplace, not a government agency.