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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

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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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property at 50 Elberon Pl

$1,100 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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50 Elberon Pl

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 142 Morton Ave in the Whitehall neighborhood priced from $850. Capitol Green in the Campus Area 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
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
Capitol GreenStudioStudio,1BA$875
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Campus View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$968
Parkside Apartments at North ColonieAffordable One Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albany County area is the $1.25 price per square foot 44 Clinton Ave Model at 44 Clinton Ave, Unit 2 Brownstone in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Albany County apartment is the Granite Standard Model at Presidential Townhome Rentals starting at $1,845 with a $1.13 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.
44 Clinton Ave, Unit 2 Brownstone44 Clinton Ave3BR,2BA$1.25
Presidential Townhome RentalsGranite Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.13
427 S Pearl St, Unit 3rd Fl427 S Pearl St2BR,1BA$0.93
534 Hamilton St, Unit 2534 Hamilton St1BR,1BA$0.73
11 Pulver Ave, Unit 2nd floor11 Pulver Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
573 Krumkill Rd, Unit 1573 Krumkill Rd2BR,1BA$1.16
412 Broadway33/341BR,1.5BA$1.31
26 Hudson Ave, Unit 2nd foor26 Hudson Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
211 Ontario St, Unit Studio211 Ontario StStudio ,1BA$1.00
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albany County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Albany County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Albany County is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albany County?

The cheapest apartment in Albany County is The Delaware which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Albany County costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Albany County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Albany County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Albany County?

Cheap apartments in Albany County have an average cost of $650 which is $2,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albany County.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!