1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY Under $1,500 (154 Rentals)

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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Albany's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Albany, NY and the best places to live with original content written by our New York area Local Expert Patrick Ryan

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property at 634 Western Ave

634 Western Ave

AlbanyNY12203
property at 153 4th Ave

153 4th Ave

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property at 51 Elm St

51 Elm St

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property at 1 Bleecker Ter

1 Bleecker Ter

AlbanyNY12206
property at 42 Spring St

42 Spring St

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Getting Around Albany, NY

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Albany Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Albany with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Albany is at The Valley Green listed at $950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Albany Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Albany is $1,649.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Albany Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Albany is a 1,529 square feet unit starting from $1,895 at DeLaet's Landing.

What is the average size for Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Albany is currently 862 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albany, NY

Written by: Patrick Ryan

Albany, the capital of New York state, is a renter’s haven.  With ample housing supply, little traffic and a stable economy, Albany is trending upward. I'm Patrick, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.