Cheap Homes for Rent in Albany County, NY from $900 (59 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Albany County.

property at 106 Lancaster St

$1,080

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$1,080
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$1,080

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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106 Lancaster St

CohoesNY12047
property at 130 S Pearl St

$1,090

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$1,090
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$1,090

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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130 S Pearl St

AlbanyNY12202

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property at 165 Sand Creek Rd

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

165 Sand Creek Rd

AlbanyNY12205

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property at 421 NY-146

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 2

421 NY-146, Unit 1W

421 NY-146
AltamontNY12009
property at 200 Mohawk St

$1,225

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$1,225
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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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200 Mohawk St

CohoesNY12047

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property at 34 Skyridge Ln

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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34 Skyridge Ln

SelkirkNY12158
property at 566 Park Ave

$1,395

2 Bedroom Rentals

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566 Park Ave

AlbanyNY12208
property at 200 Mohawk St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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200 Mohawk St

CohoesNY12047

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property at 79 Second Ave

$1,400 - $1,550

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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79 Second Ave

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 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 February 27, 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 Estates2 BDR 1.5 BTH 1806-b2BR,1.5BA$1.08
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$0.57
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 Albany County

What type of rentals are currently available in Albany County?

There are currently 1319 Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY with pricing that ranges from $575 to $5,601. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albany County ranging from $925 to $4,700.

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 $925 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,140.

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 $5,601, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,080 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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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