Cheap Apartments for Rent in Colonie, NY from $800 (10 Rentals)
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1949 Western Ave

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1700 Designer Residences North
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705 Hudson Ave

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100 Serif Ln

75 Newton St
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Colonie, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colonie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Colonie Studio Apartments | $1,298 | $1,095 | $1,380 |
Colonie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $995 | $2,530 |
Colonie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $999 | $4,175 |
Colonie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,225 | $3,440 |
Colonie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $875 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Colonie Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Colonie, NY is a Studio unit found at 1395 Hudson in the Campus Area neighborhood priced from $1,175. Luna Studios in the Campus Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colonie apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1395 Hudson | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Luna Studios | King Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
The Hudson Student Living | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonie, NY and Nearby
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colonie area is the $1.80 price per square foot Model B1 Model at 1700 Designer Residences South in the in the Westmere N Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Colonie apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 1700 Designer Residences North starting at $1,800 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Westmere N Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonie apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1700 Designer Residences South | Model B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
1700 Designer Residences North | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Landmark Albany | The Nano | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
The Apex at Crossgates | Blue Heron | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Block75 | Hudson A | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
3 Carol St, Unit 2nd FL | 3 Carol St | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Astro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.48 |
The Hudson Student Living | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
1395 Hudson | Studio F | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
Luna Studios | King Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.97 |
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Getting Around Colonie, NY
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonie Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Colonie?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Colonie is at 1395 Hudson listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonie Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonie Apartment is $2,020 at Landmark Albany.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Colonie Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Colonie is starting from $1,800 at 1700 Designer Residences North.
What is the most affordable Colonie Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Colonie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1700 Designer Residences North and starts from $2,400.
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