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Rental terms in Albany as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Albany Short-term Studio Apartments | $1,346 | $805 | $2,295 |
Albany Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $700 | $3,914 |
Albany Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $950 | $4,863 |
Albany Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $975 | $6,914 |
Albany Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $675 | $2,700 |
Albany 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $1,400 | $3,330 |
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"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."
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.
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Some errands can be accomplished on foot
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Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Albany is at Luna Studios listed at $1,095.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Albany is $1,711.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Albany is a 1,353 square feet unit starting from $1,650 at 20 Park Residences.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Albany is currently at 487 sq ft.
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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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