Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arbor Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $700 (27 Rentals)

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256 state street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

256 state street

256 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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252 state street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

252 state street

252 State StAlbany, NY 12210

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

760 Broadway

760 BroadwayAlbany, NY 12207
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Arbor Hill, Albany, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arbor Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arbor Hill area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 256 state street priced from $975. 71 chestnut street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Arbor Hill apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
256 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$975
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
287 State St285/2RStudio,1BA$1,150
39 Columbia Street5051BR,1BA$1,395
96- 100 Chestnut St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Kenmore4061BR,1BA$1,475
90 Swan1BD1BR,1BA$1,490
Steuben Place ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
The Lofts at 733 BroadwayUnit 2041BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbor Hill, NY

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arbor Hill area is the $1.78 price per square foot 35 Clinton Ave Model at 35 Clinton Ave in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Arbor Hill apartment is the 270 Livingston Ave Model at 270 Livingston Ave, Unit #1 starting at $1,490 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Arbor Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arbor Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
35 Clinton Ave35 Clinton Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.78
270 Livingston Ave, Unit #1270 Livingston Ave4BR,1BA$1.06
The Monroe Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.52
The Palmer House Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.57
The Lofts at 733 BroadwayUnit 2041BR,1BA$1.38
The KnickPent House 6023BR,1BA$2.44
28 Dove St, Unit 228 Dove St2BR,1BA$1.95
The Kenmore7092BR,1BA$2.18
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
Steuben Place ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.77

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Arbor Hill, Albany, NY

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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arbor Hill Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arbor Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arbor Hill Apartment is $1,050 at 71 chestnut street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arbor Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arbor Hill is starting from $1,550 at 96- 100 Chestnut St.

Expert Rental Resources

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