Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $600 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Capitol Hill area of Albany.

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139 Madison Ave

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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 | $1,354 | $900 | $2,180 |
Capitol Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $1,050 | $2,400 |
Capitol Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $1,200 | $3,405 |
Capitol Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,215 | $2,600 |
Capitol Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 23 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 $850. 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 | $850 |
361 State St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
338 Hudson street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Amsdell | Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
100 Chestnut St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, NY
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1BD 1.5BA Model at Albany Lofts at One Broadway in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 73 Clinton St Model at 73 Clinton St, Unit 73 Clinton St 3rd fl starting at $1,900 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Mount Hope 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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Albany Lofts at One Broadway | 1BD 1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
73 Clinton St, Unit 73 Clinton St 3rd fl | 73 Clinton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
208 Myrtle Ave, Unit #2 | 208 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Steuben Place Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Academy Place | The Achievement | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Willett Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
20 Park Residences | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
19 Holland Ave, Unit 1 | 19 Holland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
@HudsonPark | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
173 Jefferson St, Unit #1 | 173 Jefferson St | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capitol Hill?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capitol Hill is at 142 Morton Ave listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment is $991 at 142 Morton Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitol Hill is starting from $1,200 at 361 State St.
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