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

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Serafini Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serafini Village

1941-1949 Western AveAlbany, NY 12203
Senior Living
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Hawthorne Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

1980 Western AveGuilderland, NY 12084
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Dunes, Albany, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine ApartmentsHUD Subsidized - 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,114
1395 HudsonStudio AStudio,1BA$1,175
Presidential Townhome RentalsSlate Garden Level1BR,1BA$1,190
Luna StudiosKing StudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Deer Valley Apartments1BRD1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage Village Apartments222 - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
Landmark AlbanyThe Nano1BR,1BA$2.24
The Apex at CrossgatesBlue Heron1BR,1BA$2.38
Carpenter Village ApartmentsA FURNISHED1BR,1BA$2.87
Block75Hudson A2BR,2BA$1.27
Presidential Townhome RentalsSlate Garden Level1BR,1BA$1.76
Brandywine ApartmentsHUD Subsidized - 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.93
1395 HudsonStudio FStudio ,1BA$3.87
Luna StudiosKing StudioStudio ,1BA$3.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dunes, Albany, NY

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Albany, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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