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property at 51 Elm St

51 Elm St

AlbanyNY12202

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property at 91 Columbia St

91 Columbia St

AlbanyNY12210
property at 390 Clinton Ave

390 Clinton Ave

AlbanyNY12206

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property at 578 Madison Ave

578 Madison Ave

AlbanyNY12208
property at 11 Myrtle Ave

11 Myrtle Ave

AlbanyNY12202

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Cheapest Available Albany County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albany County, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Colvin Avenue Commons in the West Hill neighborhood priced from $733. 142 Morton Ave in the Whitehall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albany County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colvin Avenue Commons2BR2BR,1BA$733
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albany County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 24b Thacher St Model at 24b Thacher St, Unit 24B Thacher st in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Albany County apartment is the 268 Western Ave Model at 268 Western Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Whitehall 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.
24b Thacher St, Unit 24B Thacher st24b Thacher St3BR,2BA$1.04
268 Western Ave, Unit 1268 Western Ave4BR,1BA$0.96
238 Quail St, Unit 1238 Quail St5BR,2.5BA$1.20
1 Ten Broeck St, Unit Lower Level1 Ten Broeck St3BR,2BA$1.05
10 Woolard Ave, Unit 2nd FL10 Woolard Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
459 Jay St, Unit 1459 Jay St2BR,1BA$0.96
67 Sand Creek Rd, Unit 167 Sand Creek Rd1BR,1BA$1.04
21 Morris St, Unit 3 Rooms. 1st Floor21 Morris St3BR,1BA$1.09
250 2nd St, Unit #1250 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.11
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 $990.

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 $3,200.

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 $693 which is $2,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albany County.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.