Cheap Homes for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Rensselaer County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rensselaer County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Valley Green priced from $950. The Fulton in the Downtown Troy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Valley GreenShared 2 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$950
The FultonStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
The OverlookA1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer County area is the $1.10 price per square foot One Bed, 1 Bath Model at 2 River in the in the Downtown Troy neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Rensselaer County apartment is the 545 Knickerbocker Rd Model at 545 Knickerbocker Rd, Unit Downstairs starting at $2,000 with a $1.42 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rensselaer County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2 RiverOne Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
545 Knickerbocker Rd, Unit Downstairs545 Knickerbocker Rd3BR,1.5BA$1.42
126 4th St, Unit 1126 4th St1BR,1BA$0.58
182 River St, Unit 166 River St apt C182 River St2BR,1BA$1.08
131 Orchard Ave, Unit Mario131 Orchard Ave1BR,1BA$1.04
Greenbush Terrace2x2A2BR,2BA$1.22
221 Stow Ave., Hudson Terrace2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.35
184 River St, Unit 184 River Street184 River St1BR,1BA$1.18
342 2nd Ave, Unit On bus line342 2nd Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
The Valley GreenShared 2 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Rensselaer County

What type of rentals are currently available in Rensselaer County?

There are currently 488 Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY with pricing that ranges from $685 to $4,051. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rensselaer County ranging from $575 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rensselaer County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rensselaer County ranges from $575 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,600.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rensselaer County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rensselaer County range from $949 to $3,697, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,120 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $685.

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