
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Washington Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $600 (46 Rentals)
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Campus View Apartments

219 Western Ave, Unit 219 western Ave

Willett Apartments
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354 New Scotland Ave

239 Elm St

217 Western Ave, Unit One two Bedroom apartment

664 State St

84 N Allen St

241 Elm St
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Capitol Crossings

359 Washington Ave

100 Chestnut St

798 Lancaster St, Unit Apartment 2

189 Lark St

105 West St

177 Lancaster St
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Upper Washington Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Washington Avenue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper Washington Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,273 | $875 | $2,000 |
Upper Washington Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $700 | $3,004 |
Upper Washington Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $999 | $4,330 |
Upper Washington Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $1,149 | $2,600 |
Upper Washington Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $875 | $2,540 |
Upper Washington Avenue 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,515 | $1,400 | $3,330 |
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Cheapest Available Upper Washington Avenue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Washington Avenue area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at Capitol Green priced from $875. 361 State St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Upper Washington Avenue apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capitol Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
361 State St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
338 Hudson street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Campus View Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $968 |
11 S Lake | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments | Park Row Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Washington Avenue, NY
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Washington Avenue area is the $1.29 price per square foot 50 N Pine Ave Model at 50 N Pine Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Melrose neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Upper Washington Avenue apartment is the 2BR Monroe Townhome Model at Crestwood Townhomes starting at $1,653 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Washington Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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50 N Pine Ave, Unit 1 | 50 N Pine Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
Crestwood Townhomes | 2BR Monroe Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
42 Moreland Ave, Unit 1st Floor - 3 Beds | 42 Moreland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
320 Sherman St, Unit 2 | 320 Sherman St | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
208 Myrtle Ave, Unit #2 | 208 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
217 Western Ave, Unit One two Bedroom apartment | 217 Western Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
219 Western Ave, Unit 219 western Ave | 219 Western Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Block75 | Hudson A | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper Washington Avenue, Albany, NY
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Albany, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Upper Washington Avenue, Albany, NY
Sand Creek Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Upper Washington Avenue Neighborhood in Albany, NY
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 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.
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Washington Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Washington Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Washington Avenue is under $1,110.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Washington Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Washington Avenue is Campus View Apartments which is listed at $968, while the average apartment in Upper Washington Avenue costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Washington Avenue?
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 10 regular apartments in Upper Washington Avenue 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 Upper Washington Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Upper Washington Avenue have an average cost of $230 which is $2,770 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Washington Avenue.
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