Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Scotland Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $900 (17 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available New Scotland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the New Scotland area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 361 State St priced from $900. Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,112. Here are the most affordable New Scotland apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
361 State StStudioStudio,1BA$900
Park Row and New Scotland Gardens ApartmentsPark Row Large 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,112
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Capitol Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The EleftheriaDimitri1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Scotland, NY

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Scotland area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Rise | Pine Hills in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value New Scotland apartment is the Sia Model at The Eleftheria starting at $1,700 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Scotland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Rise | Pine Hills2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.94
The EleftheriaSia2BR,2BA$1.48
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
The Apex at CrossgatesBlue Heron1BR,1BA$2.38
Academy PlaceThe Achievement1BR,1BA$2.09
Alexander at Patroon CreekArmitage1BR,1BA$2.59
Park Row and New Scotland Gardens ApartmentsNew Scotland Large 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Capitol Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.37
361 State StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25
Astro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
New Scotland, Albany, NY

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the New Scotland Neighborhood in Albany, NY

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Scotland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in New Scotland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Scotland is under $2,093.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Scotland?

The cheapest apartment in New Scotland is 361 State St which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in New Scotland costs $3,075.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Scotland?

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 2 regular apartments in New Scotland 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 New Scotland?

Cheap apartments in New Scotland have an average cost of $327 which is $2,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Scotland.

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