Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY from $400 (131 Rentals)

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Campus View Apartments
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$968 - $1,251
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Campus View Apartments

10 Brevator StAlbany, NY 12203
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property at 91 Columbia St

$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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91 Columbia St

AlbanyNY12210
property at 51 Elm St

$1,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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51 Elm St

AlbanyNY12202
property at 578 Madison Ave

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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578 Madison Ave

AlbanyNY12208

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95 Winthrop Ave, Unit Basement
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

95 Winthrop Ave, Unit Basement

95 Winthrop AveAlbany, NY 12203
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30 Walnut St, Unit 1
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

30 Walnut St, Unit 1

30 Walnut StCohoes, NY 12047
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307 25th St, Unit 307
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

307 25th St, Unit 307

307 25th StWatervliet, NY 12189
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property at 19 Idlewild Park

$1,100 - $1,200

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19 Idlewild Park

WatervlietNY12189
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83 Columbia St
$1,125 - $1,250
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$1,125 - $1,250
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$1,125 - $1,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

83 Columbia St

83 Columbia StAlbany, NY 12210
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2127 2nd Ave
$1,150 - $1,650
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$1,150 - $1,650
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$1,150 - $1,650
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2127 2nd Ave

2127 2nd AveWatervliet, NY 12189
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651 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1
$1,195
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$1,195
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

651 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1

651 Myrtle AveAlbany, NY 12208
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property at 1 Manning Blvd

$1,195 - $2,600

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Manning Blvd

AlbanyNY12203

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Cheapest Available Albany County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albany County, NY is a Studio unit found at 252 state street in the Arbor Hill neighborhood priced from $850. Capitol Green in the Whitehall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albany County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
252 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
Capitol GreenStudioStudio,1BA$875
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Campus View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$968
256 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$975
Parkside Apartments at North ColonieAffordable One Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Parkline ApartmentsG4Studio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albany County area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2BD 2BA DEN Model at Albany Lofts at One Broadway in the in the North Albany Shaker Park neighborhood starting from $2,580. The second greatest value Albany County apartment is the Quartz Standard Model at Presidential Townhome Rentals starting at $1,975 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Dunes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albany County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Albany Lofts at One Broadway2BD 2BA DEN2BR,2BA$1.23
Presidential Townhome RentalsQuartz Standard3BR,1.5BA$1.05
Elm Estates2BD1.5BTH F/P DRS RM2BR,1.5BA$1.10
10 Woolard Ave, Unit 2nd FL10 Woolard Ave2BR,1BA$1.01
270 Livingston Ave, Unit #1270 Livingston Ave4BR,1BA$1.06
310 Western Ave, Unit Unit 2310 Western Ave4BR,1BA$0.56
2127 2nd Ave2127 2nd Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
67 Sand Creek Rd, Unit 167 Sand Creek Rd1BR,1BA$1.04
11 Pulver Ave, Unit 2nd floor11 Pulver Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albany County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Albany County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Albany County is at 252 state street listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany County Apartment is $895 at The Delaware.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Albany County is starting from $1,100 at Capitol Green.

What is the most affordable Albany County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Albany County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Swinburne Common and starts from $1,435.

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