Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY from $500 (23 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rensselaer?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Rensselaer Studio Apartments | $1,376 | $900 | $2,180 |
Cheap Rensselaer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $1,000 | $2,415 |
Cheap Rensselaer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $990 | $3,405 |
Cheap Rensselaer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $1,215 | $4,488 |
Cheap Rensselaer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $1,600 | $2,600 |
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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 $850. 361 State St in the Whitehall 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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142 Morton Ave | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $850 |
361 State St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
338 Hudson street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
363 state street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Slip 12 | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer area is the $0.89 price per square foot The James Model at 44 James in the in the Melrose neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Rensselaer apartment is the 285 Lark St Model at 285 Lark St, Unit Main Floor starting at $1,700 with a $1.31 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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44 James | The James | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
285 Lark St, Unit Main Floor | 285 Lark St | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Albany Lofts at One Broadway | 1BD 1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
141 Eagle St, Unit 1 | 141 Eagle St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
412 Broadway | 33/34 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
99 Pine Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
246 Delaware Ave, Unit 2 West | 246 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
49 Broadway, Unit floor 2 | 49 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
24 O Connell St, Unit 2 | 24 O Connell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Park Hill Lane Apartments | The Birch PL 1 - 6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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
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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 $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment is $991 at 142 Morton Ave.
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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