Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $600 (16 Rentals)
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West Hill, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Hill Studio Apartments | $1,327 | $875 | $1,625 |
West Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $975 | $2,400 |
West Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,100 | $2,970 |
West Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $1,450 | $2,600 |
West Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $1,550 | $2,700 |
West Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $1,400 | $3,330 |
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Cheapest Available West Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Hill 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 West Hill 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 |
11 S Lake | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Hill, NY
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Hill area is the $1.20 price per square foot 238 Quail St Model at 238 Quail St, Unit 1 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value West Hill apartment is the 459 Jay St Model at 459 Jay St, Unit 1 starting at $1,350 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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238 Quail St, Unit 1 | 238 Quail St | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
459 Jay St, Unit 1 | 459 Jay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Albany Lofts at One Broadway | 1BD 1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
541 Washington Ave, Unit 2 | 541 Washington Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
The Eleftheria | Sia | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Steuben Place Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
11 S Lake | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
Capitol Green | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Hill, Albany, NY
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Albany, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Hill Neighborhood in Albany, NY
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 West Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Hill is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Hill?
The cheapest apartment in West Hill is Capitol Green which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in West Hill costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Hill?
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 6 regular apartments in West Hill 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 West Hill?
Cheap apartments in West Hill have an average cost of $522 which is $2,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Hill.
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