Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (6 Rentals)
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South End, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South End Studio Apartments | $945 | $945 | $945 |
South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $1,350 | $1,600 |
South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,300 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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142 Morton Ave | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, NY
As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.78 price per square foot 429 S Pearl St Model at 429 S Pearl St, Unit 2 in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value South End apartment is the 2 Myrtle Ave Model at 2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1st Floor starting at $1,350 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Mount Hope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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429 S Pearl St, Unit 2 | 429 S Pearl St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 2 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth End, Albany, NY
Ranked #19
Among neighborhoods in Albany, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South End Neighborhood in Albany, NY
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albany, NY
Written by: Patrick Ryan
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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