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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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Albany, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albany?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Studio Apartments | $1,353 | $805 | $2,295 |
| Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $750 | $3,955 |
| Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $990 | $4,863 |
| Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $975 | $6,914 |
| Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $675 | $2,700 |
| Albany 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $1,400 | $3,330 |
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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 Cheap Albany Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Albany?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Albany is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albany?
The cheapest apartment in Albany is The Valley Green which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Albany costs $2,523.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Albany?
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 87 regular apartments in Albany that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Albany?
Cheap apartments in Albany have an average cost of $372 which is $2,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albany.
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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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Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.
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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.
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.