Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY from $750 (84 Rentals)

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Albany's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 4 King Ave

$1,200 - $1,400

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Available Aug 1

4 King Ave

AlbanyNY12206
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560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1
$1,250
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560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1

560 Park AveAlbany, NY 12208
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property at 568 Park Ave

$1,295 - $1,395

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568 Park Ave

AlbanyNY12208
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63 2nd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 2nd Ave

63 2nd AveAlbany, NY 12202
Student Housing

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

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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142 Morton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

142 Morton Ave

142 Morton AveAlbany, NY 12202
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409 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

409 State St

409 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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775 Myrtle Ave
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775 Myrtle Ave

775 Myrtle AveAlbany, NY 12208
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199 S Allen St
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199 S Allen St

199 S Allen StAlbany, NY 12208
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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50 Manning Blvd
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50 Manning Blvd

50 Manning BlvdAlbany, NY 12203
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255 State St
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255 State St

255 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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309 State St
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309 State St

309 State StAlbany, NY 12210
Corporate Housing

Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albany Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Albany?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Albany is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albany?

The cheapest apartment in Albany is 256 state street which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Albany costs $3,313.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Albany?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 216 regular apartments in Albany that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Albany?

Cheap apartments in Albany have an average cost of $559 which is $2,754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albany.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Best Neighborhoods for Renters While Attending College in Albany

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.