
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY from $500 with Utilities Included (47 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Albany.


Campus View Apartments

Willett Apartments

361 State St

11 South Lake Ave

Capitol Crossings
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Downtown Student Housing

Tivoli Park Apartments

357-363 Morris St

762-764 Madison Ave

Loudon Arms

Serafini Village
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Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments

Steuben Place Apartments

Danker Village

Wade Towers & Garden Apartments

Latham Village Aptartments
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Menands Gardens

Park Hill Lane Apartments

Towers on Hudson

Brandywine Apartments

Presidential Townhome Rentals

3736 Carman Rd

Harbour Point Gardens
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Carpenter Village Apartments

Country Gardens 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 |
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Albany Studio Apartments | $1,339 | $805 | $1,905 |
Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $875 | $2,700 |
Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $950 | $4,330 |
Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $999 | $3,576 |
Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $965 | $2,500 |
Albany 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albany?
The cheapest apartment in Albany is Capitol Green which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Albany costs $2,423.
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 122 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 $836 which is $1,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albany.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

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.

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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