Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Spaulding Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spaulding Apartments

15-25 Forrest DrRensselaer, NY 12144
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property at 45 Park Ave

45 Park Ave

AlbanyNY12202
property at 159 1st St

159 1st St

AlbanyNY12210
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PM 63 2nd Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

PM 63 2nd Ave.

63 2nd AveAlbany, NY 12202
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325 State Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

325 State Street

325 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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142 Morton Ave
Studio Apartments

142 Morton Ave

142 Morton AveAlbany, NY 12202
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336 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

336 Hudson street

336 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210
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252 state street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

252 state street

252 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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363 state street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

363 state street

363 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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256 state street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

256 state street

256 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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69 Trinity Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Trinity Place

69 Trinity PlzAlbany, NY 12202
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409 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

409 State St

409 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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Rensselaer, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rensselaer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rensselaer, NY is a Studio unit found at 142 Morton Ave in the Whitehall neighborhood priced from $800. 361 State St in the Arbor Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
361 State StStudioStudio,1BA$900
338 Hudson streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$950
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,000
The AmsdellStyle AStudio,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer area is the $1.07 price per square foot The James Model at 44 James in the in the Melrose neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Rensselaer apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Hinckel Brewery Development LLC starting at $1,850 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rensselaer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
44 JamesThe James2BR,1BA$1.07
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.42
285 Lark St, Unit second floor285 Lark St2BR,2BA$1.50
372 2nd Ave, Unit 1372 2nd Ave4BR,1BA$1.43
412 Broadway33/341BR,1.5BA$1.31
99 Pine Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
431 Clinton Ave, Unit unit3431 Clinton Ave3BR,1BA$1.30
140 Grand St, Unit Basement Apartment140 Grand St1BR,1BA$1.30
431 Clinton Ave, Unit #3431 Clinton Ave3BR,1BA$1.15
49 Broadway, Unit floor 249 Broadway1BR,1BA$1.50

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Getting Around Rensselaer, NY

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 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 Rensselaer Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rensselaer?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rensselaer is at 142 Morton Ave listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment is $1,050 at 361 State St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rensselaer is starting from $1,200 at 361 State St.

What is the most affordable Rensselaer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rensselaer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 361 State St and starts from $1,450.

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