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Albany 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 27, 2025

There are currently 1076 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Albany, NY that range in price from $875 to $3,431. Downtown Albany, Bishops Gate and Ten Broeck Triangle are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Albany with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Albany74$1,460$895
Bishops Gate60$1,420$900
Ten Broeck Triangle52$1,455$900
Mansion Area49$1,420$900
Upper Washington Avenue49$1,350$895
Pastures48$1,420$900
Winchester Gables47$1,535$895
Delaware Avenue46$1,460$900
North Albany Shaker Park46$1,460$900
Krank Park Cherry Hill45$1,480$1,050

Largest Available Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Albany, NY is found at 1700 Designer Residences South in the Dunes neighborhood and is 1,493 square feet priced from $2,200. The Spinney at Van Dyke has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,300 square feet and currently listed start at $2,700. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Albany:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel D21,493 Sq Ft$2,200
The Spinney at Van DykeThe Durham1,300 Sq Ft$2,700
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC1BR/1.0BA1,200 Sq Ft$1,720
Landmark AlbanyThe Capitol1,176 Sq Ft$2,385
412 Broadway33/341,138 Sq Ft$1,495
Albany Lofts at One Broadway1BD 1.5BA856 Sq Ft$1,965

Cheapest Available Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Albany, NY is the Shared 2 Bed 1 Bath B Model starting from $895 at The Valley Green . The second most affordable Albany 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Small Model at Capitol Green starting at $975 in the Whitehall neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Albany is currently $1,623. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Albany:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Valley GreenShared 2 Bed 1 Bath B$895
Capitol GreenOne Bedroom Small$975
142 Morton Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$991
Latham Village AptartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath$1,065
Park Row and New Scotland Gardens ApartmentsPark Row Large 1 Bedroom$1,103
Brandywine ApartmentsHUD Subsidized - 1 BR$1,114
Campus View ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,131
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills1BR/1.0BA$1,150
Park Guilderland Apartment HomesStudio - 550 sqft$1,150

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Albany Overview

"Albany is the state capital of New York, and is a city brimming with historical significance. It is the oldest continuous chartered city in the United States and works to preserve its history. Although well-known for revering its history and Dutch culture, Albany also embraces modern advancement. The ""Tech Valley"" industry is on the rise and has helped economy in New York State's Capital District. The Capital District is the metro area surrounding Albany. The cities included are Albany, Schenectady and Troy. The Capital District is the third most populated region in New York. Its metropolitan population is over 1.1 million. The city of Albany's population reaches almost 100,000. Apartments in Albany could be a fit for seekers looking for a blend of historical and modern elements."

Why live in Albany, NY?

Albany is a great city that pays homage to its rich history while embracing a modern way of life. Albany is also an excellent center for higher education. It's one of the best places to get an education, according to a Forbes survey in 2005. Albany has several parks, Washington Park the most well-known, for the outdoorsy type. The Pine Bush and Lincoln Park are a couple other parks found in Albany. Albany is also serious about improving its community. The National Civic League has awarded Albany the All-America award twice for community improvement.

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Getting Around Albany, NY

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Albany Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Albany with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Albany is at The Valley Green listed at $895.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Albany Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Albany is $1,623.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Albany Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Albany is a 1,493 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at 1700 Designer Residences South.

What is the average size for Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Albany is currently 875 sq ft.

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