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

Capitol Crossings
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366 New Scotland Ave

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New Scotland, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Scotland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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New Scotland Studio Apartments | $1,601 | $900 | $2,180 |
New Scotland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $995 | $3,004 |
New Scotland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,705 | $1,200 | $4,330 |
New Scotland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $1,450 | $3,440 |
New Scotland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,900 | $2,700 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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361 State St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments | Park Row Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,112 |
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Capitol Crossings | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The Eleftheria | Dimitri | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Rise | Pine Hills | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
The Eleftheria | Sia | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
The Apex at Crossgates | Blue Heron | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Academy Place | The Achievement | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Alexander at Patroon Creek | Armitage | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments | New Scotland Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Capitol Crossings | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
361 State St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
Astro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNew Scotland, Albany, NY
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Albany, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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