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

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PM 63 2nd Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

PM 63 2nd Ave.

63 2nd AveAlbany, NY 12202
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69 Trinity Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Trinity Place

69 Trinity PlzAlbany, NY 12202
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Steamboat Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Steamboat Square

186-230 Green StAlbany, NY 12202
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South End
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South End

373 S Pearl StAlbany, NY 12202

Albany's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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South End, Albany, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
429 S Pearl St, Unit 2429 S Pearl St2BR,1BA$1.78
2 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1st Floor2 Myrtle Ave1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End, Albany, NY

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albany, NY

Written by: Patrick Ryan

Albany, the capital of New York state, is a renter’s haven.  With ample housing supply, little traffic and a stable economy, Albany is trending upward. I'm Patrick, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.