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Swinburne Commons Apartments
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Kelsey Commons

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Hudson on Nine

22 High St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albany?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Studio Apartments | $1,429 | $650 | $2,015 |
| Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $750 | $3,147 |
| Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $650 | $4,151 |
| Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $575 | $7,050 |
| Albany 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,431 | $700 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,050.
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 $3,300.
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 $554 which is $2,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albany.
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