Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY from $990 (32 Rentals)

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440 New Scotland Ave
$1,225 - $1,695
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440 New Scotland Ave

440 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208
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Capitol Green
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Capitol Green

400 Central AveAlbany, NY 12206
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775 Myrtle Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

775 Myrtle Ave

775 Myrtle AveAlbany, NY 12208
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The Livingston
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Livingston

581 Livingston AveAlbany, NY 12206
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164 River St, Unit 1
$1,300
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164 River St, Unit 1

164 River StTroy, NY 12180
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213-215 4th St
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213-215 4th St

213-215 4th StTroy, NY 12180
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Hudson on Nine
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson on Nine

5 Farm View DrSelkirk, NY 12158
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Hudson Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Pointe

2 Stanton StTroy, NY 12180
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444 River Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

444 River Lofts

444 River StTroy, NY 12180
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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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albany?

The cheapest apartment in Albany is Downtown Student Housing which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Albany costs $3,477.

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 235 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 $701 which is $2,776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albany.

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albany, NY

Written by: Patrick Ryan

Albany, the capital of New York state, is a renter’s haven.  With ample housing supply, little traffic and a stable economy, Albany is trending upward. I'm Patrick, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.