Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY from $500(107 Rentals)

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288 1st St
$1,2002 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

288 1st St

Albany, NY 12206
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PM 63 2nd Ave. Apartments
from $5501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

PM 63 2nd Ave.

63 2nd AveAlbany, NY 12202
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325 State Street Apartments
from $800Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

325 State Street

325 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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336 Hudson street Apartments
from $800Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

336 Hudson street

336 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210
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142 Morton Ave Apartments
from $850Studio Apartments Available Now

142 Morton Ave

142 Morton AveAlbany, NY 12202
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570 Western Ave Apartments
from $867Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

570 Western Ave

570 Western AveAlbany, NY 12208
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252 state street Apartments
from $900Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

252 state street

252 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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338 Hudson street Apartments
from $950Studio Apartments Available Now

338 Hudson street

338 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210
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363 state street Apartments
from $1,000Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

363 state street

363 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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256 state street Apartments
from $1,025Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

256 state street

256 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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357-363 Morris St Apartments
from $1,0251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

357-363 Morris St

357-363 Morris StAlbany, NY 12208
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71 chestnut street Apartments
from $1,0501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

71 chestnut street

71 Chestnut StAlbany, NY 12210
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69 Trinity Place Apartments
from $1,0501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Trinity Place

69 Trinity PlzAlbany, NY 12202
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409 State St Apartments
from $1,0501 Bedroom Apartments

409 State St

409 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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Albany, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Albany, NY

Pricing Updated: 12/22/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Albany, NY area range in price from $550 to $16,665 with an overall median price of $2,180. The three Albany neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hamilton Hill at $740, South End at $550, and Mt Pleasant at $703. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Albany Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hamilton Hill$1,172$7403
South End$1,500$5503
Mt Pleasant$1,505$70354
Beverwyck$1,525$68763
Outer Schenectady$1,600$73539
Center Square$1,610$74074
Central Avenue$1,620$68890
Washington Park$1,645$68872
Park South$1,672$68873
Central State$1,763$73519

Cheapest Available Albany Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albany, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at PM 63 2nd Ave. in the Whitehall neighborhood priced from $550. 142 Morton Ave in the Whitehall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albany apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PM 63 2nd Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
361 State StStudioStudio,1BA$900
338 Hudson streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$950
The Valley GreenShared 2 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$950
221 Stow Ave., Hudson Terrace2B/1B2BR,1BA$951
Campus View ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$967
11 S LakeStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY

As of December 23, 2024 the best value apartment in the Albany area is the $1.09 price per square foot Quartz Standard Model at Presidential Townhome Rentals in the in the Dunes neighborhood starting from $2,040. The second greatest value Albany apartment is the 459 Jay St Model at 459 Jay St, Unit 1 starting at $1,350 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albany apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Presidential Townhome RentalsQuartz Standard3BR,1.5BA$1.09
459 Jay St, Unit 1459 Jay St2BR,1BA$0.96
436 Delaware Ave, Unit 2436 Delaware Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
126 4th St, Unit 1126 4th St1BR,1BA$0.58
118 4th St, Unit Downtown troy118 4th St1BR,1BA$0.96
110 Ferry St, Unit 3 fl110 Ferry St2BR,1BA$1.08
110 Williams Street Aly, Unit Rear loft110 Williams Street Aly2BR,1BA$1.00
182 River St, Unit 166 River St apt C182 River St2BR,1BA$1.00
221 Stow Ave., Hudson Terrace2B/1B2BR,1BA$0.86
537 Warren St, Unit 2nd Floor Rear537 Warren St1BR,1BA$0.97

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Albany Overview

"Albany is the state capital of New York, and is a city brimming with historical significance. It is the oldest continuous chartered city in the United States and works to preserve its history. Although well-known for revering its history and Dutch culture, Albany also embraces modern advancement. The ""Tech Valley"" industry is on the rise and has helped economy in New York State's Capital District. The Capital District is the metro area surrounding Albany. The cities included are Albany, Schenectady and Troy. The Capital District is the third most populated region in New York. Its metropolitan population is over 1.1 million. The city of Albany's population reaches almost 100,000. Apartments in Albany could be a fit for seekers looking for a blend of historical and modern elements."

Why live in Albany, NY?

Albany is a great city that pays homage to its rich history while embracing a modern way of life. Albany is also an excellent center for higher education. It's one of the best places to get an education, according to a Forbes survey in 2005. Albany has several parks, Washington Park the most well-known, for the outdoorsy type. The Pine Bush and Lincoln Park are a couple other parks found in Albany. Albany is also serious about improving its community. The National Civic League has awarded Albany the All-America award twice for community improvement.

Albany, NY
Population: 97,279

Ranked #323

in US Census Population by City

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albany Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Albany?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Albany is at 142 Morton Ave listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany Apartment is $550 at PM 63 2nd Ave..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Albany Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Albany is starting from $951 at 221 Stow Ave., Hudson Terrace.

What is the most affordable Albany Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Albany Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 361 State St and starts from $1,450.

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