
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunes Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $900 (13 Rentals)
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Dunes, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dunes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dunes Studio Apartments | $1,278 | $1,095 | $1,520 |
Dunes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $1,114 | $2,530 |
Dunes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $999 | $4,175 |
Dunes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $1,225 | $3,420 |
Dunes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,059 | $980 | $1,176 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dunes Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Cheapest Available Dunes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunes area of Albany, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Brandywine Apartments priced from $1,114. 1395 Hudson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Dunes apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brandywine Apartments | HUD Subsidized - 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,114 |
1395 Hudson | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Presidential Townhome Rentals | Slate Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Luna Studios | King Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Deer Valley Apartments | 1BRD | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunes, NY
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dunes area is the $2.06 price per square foot 222 - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Heritage Village Apartments in the in the Dunes neighborhood starting from $2,329. The second greatest value Dunes apartment is the The Nano Model at Landmark Albany starting at $2,020 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Campus Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunes apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Heritage Village Apartments | 222 - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Landmark Albany | The Nano | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
The Apex at Crossgates | Blue Heron | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Carpenter Village Apartments | A FURNISHED | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Block75 | Hudson A | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Presidential Townhome Rentals | Slate Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Brandywine Apartments | HUD Subsidized - 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
1395 Hudson | Studio F | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
Luna Studios | King Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.97 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDunes, Albany, NY
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in Albany, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Dunes Neighborhood in Albany, NY
Walk Score®
25 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dunes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dunes is under $2,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunes?
The cheapest apartment in Dunes is Brandywine Apartments which is listed at $1,114, while the average apartment in Dunes costs $2,040.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dunes?
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 3 regular apartments in Dunes 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 Dunes?
Cheap apartments in Dunes have an average cost of $532 which is $1,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunes.
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