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Cheapest Available Albany County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albany County, NY is a Studio unit found at 142 Morton Ave in the Whitehall neighborhood priced from $800. Capitol Green in the Whitehall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albany County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Capitol GreenStudioStudio,1BA$875
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
361 State StStudioStudio,1BA$900
338 Hudson streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$950
Campus View ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$968
11 S LakeStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,000
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albany County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 238 Quail St Model at 238 Quail St, Unit 1 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Albany County apartment is the The James Model at 44 James starting at $2,400 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Melrose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albany County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
238 Quail St, Unit 1238 Quail St5BR,2.5BA$1.20
44 JamesThe James2BR,1BA$1.07
442 Clinton Ave, Unit #2442 Clinton Ave3BR,2BA$1.18
Presidential Townhome RentalsGranite Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.17
459 Jay St, Unit 1459 Jay St2BR,1BA$0.96
Latham Village AptartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
246 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 East246 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.12
150 Lark St, Unit Garden150 Lark St1BR,1BA$1.25
Block75Hudson A2BR,2BA$1.27
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Albany County

What type of rentals are currently available in Albany County?

There are currently 1304 Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY with pricing that ranges from $700 to $7,153. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albany County ranging from $800 to $5,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Albany County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Albany County ranges from $800 to $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,242.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Albany County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Albany County range from $1,149 to $7,153, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $980.

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