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78 Dove St
$1,050
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78 Dove St

78 Dove StAlbany, NY 12210
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63 2nd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 2nd Ave

63 2nd AveAlbany, NY 12202
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Rotterdam Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rotterdam Apartments

3160 Marra LnRotterdam, NY 12306
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Mosaic Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic Village

55 Sargent StCohoes, NY 12047
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Louis Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Louis Apartments

2 Louis DrRavena, NY 12143
Senior Living
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142 Morton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

142 Morton Ave

142 Morton AveAlbany, NY 12202
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Capitol Green
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Green

400 Central AveAlbany, NY 12206
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The Delaware
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Delaware

70 Deleware AveCohoes, NY 12047

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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 $800. The Delaware has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. 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$800
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Campus View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$948
256 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$975
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,000
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albany County area is the $0.96 price per square foot 268 Western Ave Model at 268 Western Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Albany County apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 175 Troy Schenectady Road starting at $2,240 with a $1.10 price per square foot . 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.
268 Western Ave, Unit 1268 Western Ave4BR,1BA$0.96
175 Troy Schenectady Road2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Presidential Townhome RentalsQuartz Standard3BR,1.5BA$1.05
Elm Estates2 BDR 1.5 BTH 1806-b2BR,1.5BA$1.08
661 Watervliet Shaker Rd661 Watervliet Shaker Rd1BR,1BA$0.75
10 Woolard Ave, Unit 2nd FL10 Woolard Ave2BR,1BA$1.01
459 Jay St, Unit 1459 Jay St2BR,1BA$0.96
310 Western Ave, Unit 2310 Western Ave4BR,1BA$0.56
211 Ontario St, Unit 1211 Ontario St4BR,1BA$0.48
151 Congress St, Unit 2nd floor151 Congress St1BR,1BA$1.00

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 51 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 $540 which is $2,460 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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