Cheap Homes for Rent in Albany County, NY from $700 (30 Rentals)

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property at 130 S Pearl St

$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 15

130 S Pearl St

AlbanyNY12202
property at 200 Mohawk St

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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200 Mohawk St, Unit 2, Unit 2

200 Mohawk St
CohoesNY12047
property at 6659 NY-32

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6659 NY-32, Unit A, Unit A

6659 NY-32
GreenvilleNY12083

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property at 421 NY-146

$1,200 - $1,800

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1 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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421 NY-146

AltamontNY12009
property at 188 Spring St

$1,300 - $1,600

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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188 Spring St

AlbanyNY12203

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Cheapest Available Albany County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albany County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Delaware priced from $895. Campus View Apartments in the Campus Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $948. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albany County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Parkline ApartmentsG4Studio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY

As of April 14, 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 Albany County

What type of rentals are currently available in Albany County?

There are currently 1351 Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY with pricing that ranges from $575 to $11,323. There are also 163 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albany County ranging from $700 to $5,500.

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 $700 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,494.

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 $6,601, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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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.