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property at 96 Grand St

$1,200 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

96 Grand St

AlbanyNY12202

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property at 1777 Western Ave

$1,400

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Total Monthly Price

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

1777 Western Ave

AlbanyNY12203

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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 449 State St in the Whitehall neighborhood priced from $895. 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
449 State St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$895
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Campus View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$948
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,000
287 State St280/1Studio,1BA$1,025
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albany County area is the $0.17 price per square foot 2nd Floor Model at 370-372 Morris St in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Albany County apartment is the Eastham Model at Shelter Cove starting at $2,670 with a $1.01 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.
370-372 Morris St2nd Floor3BR,1BA$0.17
Shelter CoveEastham2BR,2BA$1.01
268 Western Ave, Unit 1268 Western Ave4BR,1BA$0.96
175 Troy Schenectady Road2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.96
475 Hamilton St, Unit 2475 Hamilton St4BR,1BA$1.10
178 Western Ave, Unit 2178 Western Ave3BR,1BA$0.43
459 Jay St, Unit 1459 Jay St2BR,1BA$0.96
385 Orange St385 Orange St4BR,1BA$1.11
211 Ontario St, Unit 1211 Ontario St4BR,1BA$0.48
246 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 East246 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$0.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Albany County

What type of rentals are currently available in Albany County?

There are currently 1330 Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY with pricing that ranges from $575 to $11,943. There are also 174 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albany County ranging from $850 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 $850 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,368.

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 $650 to $3,945, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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