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property at 130 S Pearl St

$1,090

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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130 S Pearl St

AlbanyNY12202
property at 6659 NY-32

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6659 NY-32

GreenvilleNY12083
property at 566 Park Ave

$1,095 - $1,395

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 15

566 Park Ave

AlbanyNY12208
property at 33 Elm St

$1,150 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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33 Elm St

AlbanyNY12202

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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
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY

As of January 06, 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 Marble Deluxe 1 Full 3 1/2 baths Model at Presidential Townhome Rentals starting at $2,175 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.
Albany Lofts at One Broadway2BD 2BA DEN2BR,2BA$1.23
Presidential Townhome RentalsMarble Deluxe 1 Full 3 1/2 baths3BR,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
573 Krumkill Rd, Unit 1573 Krumkill Rd2BR,1BA$1.16
412 Broadway33/341BR,1.5BA$1.31
466 NY-146, Unit 1B466 NY-1462BR,1BA$1.20
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 Albany County

What type of rentals are currently available in Albany County?

There are currently 1310 Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,580. There are also 129 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albany County ranging from $875 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Albany County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Albany County ranges from $875 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,235.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Albany County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Albany County range from $1,080 to $3,840, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,080 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $970.

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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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!