Cheap Homes for Rent in Albany County, NY from $925 (58 Rentals)

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property at 106 Lancaster St

$1,100

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

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106 Lancaster St

CohoesNY12047

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property at 225 S Allen St

$1,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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225 S Allen St

AlbanyNY12208

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property at 100 Lancaster St

$1,300 - $1,325

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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100 Lancaster St

CohoesNY12047

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property at 864 Madison Ave

$1,350 - $1,550

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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864 Madison Ave

AlbanyNY12208

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

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property at 60 Hudson Ave

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

60 Hudson Ave

Green IslandNY12183

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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 71 chestnut street in the Arbor Hill neighborhood priced from $800. 449 State St in the Whitehall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albany County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
449 State St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$895
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
336 Hudson streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$900
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$975
Parkside Apartments at North ColonieAffordable One Bedroom1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albany County area is the $0.15 price per square foot 280 State St Model at 280 State St, Unit 3 in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Albany County apartment is the 74 N Allen St Model at 74 N Allen St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Melrose 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.
280 State St, Unit 3280 State St2BR,1BA$0.15
74 N Allen St, Unit 274 N Allen St2BR,1BA$0.72
504 19th St, Unit 504 19th st Waterville NY 12189504 19th St4BR,1BA$0.73
Elm Estates2 BD 2.5 BTH T HOUSE2BR,2.5BA$1.16
155 Western Ave, Unit 3155 Western Ave3BR,2BA$1.10
361 Manning Blvd, Unit 2361 Manning Blvd3BR,1BA$1.21
The Hudson Student LivingD14BR,4BA$0.92
211 Ontario St, Unit 1211 Ontario St4BR,1BA$0.48
246 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 East246 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
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 1363 Apartments for Rent in Albany County, NY with pricing that ranges from $575 to $12,364. There are also 168 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albany County ranging from $925 to $4,800.

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 $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,934.

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 $5,225, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $3,000. 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.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

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