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

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900 Shaker RunAlbany, NY 12205
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1395 HudsonStudio AStudio,1BA$1,175
Luna StudiosKing StudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The Hudson Student LivingS2Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel B12BR,2BA$1.80
1700 Designer Residences NorthTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Landmark AlbanyThe Nano1BR,1BA$2.24
The Apex at CrossgatesBlue Heron1BR,1BA$2.38
Block75Hudson A2BR,2BA$1.27
3 Carol St, Unit 2nd FL3 Carol St1BR,1BA$2.06
Astro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.48
The Hudson Student LivingS1Studio ,1BA$3.96
1395 HudsonStudio FStudio ,1BA$3.87
Luna StudiosKing StudioStudio ,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

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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