Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New Scotland Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $900 (10 Rentals)

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New Scotland, Albany, NY Local Guide

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. Capitol Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable New Scotland apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
361 State StStudioStudio,1BA$900
Capitol Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
1395 HudsonStudio AStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Scotland, NY

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Scotland area is the $2.00 price per square foot 104 S Main Ave Model at 104 S Main Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value New Scotland apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Rise | Pine Hills starting at $2,375 with a $1.94 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.
104 S Main Ave, Unit 1104 S Main Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
The Rise | Pine Hills2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.94
The EleftheriaSia2BR,2BA$1.48
The Apex at CrossgatesBlue Heron1BR,1BA$2.38
The Gallery on HollandDove1BR,1BA$2.47
Alexander at Patroon CreekAlex1BR,1BA$2.43
The Knick1 Bedroom GG1BR,1BA$2.32
Park Row and New Scotland Gardens ApartmentsPark Row 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46
Capitol Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.27
361 State StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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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

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 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 $1,775.

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 $2,348.

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 104 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 $791 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Scotland.

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