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


333 Orange St, Unit basement

Downtown Student Housing

138 Morton Ave

18 Lily St

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440 New Scotland Ave

103 Grand St, Unit 1

Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments
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52 Clinton St, Unit 3

Fort Fredrick Apartments

336 Hudson street

Livingston School Apartments

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Capitol Green

Knox Street Apartments

252 state street
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775 Myrtle Ave

338 Hudson street

The Livingston

The Residence at Fort Hunter

Parkline Apartments

5 Alden St

110 Williams Street Aly, Unit RPI HOUSING 2 bed

19 Idlewild Park, Unit 7
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164 River St, Unit 1

Carman Senior Living Community

213-215 4th St

Hudson on Nine

Hudson Pointe

Cornerstone Senior Apartments Apartments

444 River Lofts

Rosewood Garden Apartments
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Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albany?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $650 | $2,201 |
| Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $700 | $3,860 |
| Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $989 | $8,439 |
| Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $575 | $3,635 |
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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.