Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $600 (18 Rentals)
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Capitol Hill, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Capitol Hill Studio Apartments | $1,301 | $900 | $1,650 |
Capitol Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $1,000 | $2,400 |
Capitol Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $1,200 | $2,725 |
Capitol Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,215 | $2,600 |
Capitol Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Cheapest Available Capitol Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Hill area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 142 Morton Ave priced from $800. 361 State St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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142 Morton Ave | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
361 State St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
338 Hudson street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Amsdell | Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
1395 Hudson | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, NY
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Hinckel Brewery Development LLC in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 1BD 1.5BA Model at Albany Lofts at One Broadway starting at $2,065 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Arbor Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hinckel Brewery Development LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Albany Lofts at One Broadway | 1BD 1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
Steuben Place Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
The Kenmore | 708 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
140 Grand St, Unit Basement Apartment | 140 Grand St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
365 Madison Ave | 365 Madison Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 2 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Willett Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
4 Myrtle Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 4 Myrtle Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
20 Park Residences | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Getting Around the Capitol Hill Neighborhood in Albany, NY
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol Hill is under $1,255.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol Hill is 361 State St which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Capitol Hill costs $2,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol Hill?
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 48 regular apartments in Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill?
Cheap apartments in Capitol Hill have an average cost of $149 which is $2,601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
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