Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Albany Hill Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albany Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Albany Hill Studio Apartments | $2,538 | $1,905 | $4,440 |
Albany Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $1,495 | $3,860 |
Albany Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $1,200 | $6,000 |
Albany Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,654 | $2,080 | $6,795 |
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Cheapest Available Albany Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Albany Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Village at Town Center priced from $1,905. Aquatic Fourth Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,577. Here are the most affordable Albany Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Village at Town Center | The Dolce | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio,1BA | $2,577 |
1122U | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,597 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany Hill, CA
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albany Hill area is the $2.67 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Albany Hill apartment is the 909 Madison St Model at 909 Madison St, Unit A starting at $3,850 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albany Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
909 Madison St, Unit A | 909 Madison St | 3BR,2BA | $3.21 |
Metro 510 | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
5303 Panama Ave, Unit 5303 | 5303 Panama Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
The Artisan | 11 | 2BR,1BA | $5.51 |
Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio ,1BA | $4.63 |
1122U | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.11 |
6401 Fairmount Ave, Unit #2 | 6401 Fairmount Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
The Village at Town Center | The Dolce | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albany Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Albany Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Albany Hill is under $3,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albany Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Albany Hill is The Village at Town Center which is listed at $2,115, while the average apartment in Albany Hill costs $6,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Albany Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Albany Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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