Student Apartments for Rent in Albany, CA (56 Rentals)
Rentals in Albany near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

The Village at Town Center

B28

FOUND Study Southside Berkeley

2510 Bancroft Way

FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

Stadium Place Apartments

The Lair

Ace Berkeley
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Aquatic @ U

RUMI at King

Modera Berkeley

Sterling Oxford

Stranda Apartments

The Kittredge

The Berkeley Place

Student | Identity Logan Park

Spectra Southside (Student)

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available
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2225 Hearst

The U at California

Poets Place Apartment

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Blake at Berkeley

Addison Arts Apartments

The Den

The Standard at Berkeley
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MB Apartments

2405 Fulton St

2000 Durant Ave
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Albany, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albany?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Albany Student Studio Apartments | $2,417 | $1,095 | $5,666 |
Albany Student 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $795 | $5,090 |
Albany Student 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $800 | $7,817 |
Albany Student 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,623 | $775 | $8,795 |
Albany Student 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,189 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Albany 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
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Albany Overview
Just 20 minutes outside of San Francisco sits the city of Albany, California. Full of life and beauty, this city has plenty to do. Many potential renters who are seeking apartments in Albany want a thorough understanding of the areas, school, nightlife, and more. Rich in history, you will find various landmarks, amazing vacation spots, and breathtaking weather. Here is everything a renter needs to know about the city before looking at any Albany apartments.
Why live in Albany, CA?
Albany is unique, with a highly diverse economic and cultural population, it has an infectious atmosphere that's hard to shake. As a suburb of Oakland, they have excellent public schools and many private schools to choose from. It has also been ranked as one of the top 5 suburban cities to live in California. This ranking is based on public schools, weather, nightlife, family friendliness, diversity, and more. Albany apartments are close to many bars and restaurants, allowing residents to walk to and from their destination with ease.
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Getting Around Albany, CA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Student Albany Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Albany?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Albany is at The Lair listed at $775.
How much is the average rent for a Student Albany Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Albany is $3,058.
What is the largest Student Albany Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Albany is a 1,884 square feet unit starting from $5,090 at The Standard at Berkeley.
What is the average size for Albany Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Albany is currently at 463 sq ft.
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