
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bishops Gate Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (33 Rentals)
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211 Ontario St, Unit 1

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178 Western Ave, Unit 2

320 Quail St

366 New Scotland Ave

204 Washington Ave

366 New Scotland Ave

59 Ontario St
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559 Myrtle Ave

287 State St

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40 Central Ave, Unit 2 Fifth Floor

418 Sheridan Ave

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449 State St

336 Hudson street

256 state street

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44 Quail St

4 Peyster St

363 state street
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252 state street

409 State St

71 chestnut street

253 State St

Merchant Walter House

The Amsdell

293 Hudson Ave
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54 James St, Unit Suite 2
Bishops Gate, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bishops Gate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Gate Studio Apartments | $1,524 | $900 | $2,015 |
| Bishops Gate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $950 | $2,765 |
| Bishops Gate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
| Bishops Gate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $650 | $3,030 |
| Bishops Gate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $575 | $2,600 |
| Bishops Gate 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $700 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bishops Gate Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Cheapest Available Bishops Gate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bishops Gate area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 449 State St priced from $895. 256 state street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Bishops Gate apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449 State St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 256 state street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 363 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 287 State St | 280/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| 71 chestnut street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| The Kennedy | 403 | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bishops Gate, NY
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bishops Gate area is the $0.17 price per square foot 2nd Floor Model at 370-372 Morris St in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Bishops Gate apartment is the 268 Western Ave Model at 268 Western Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bishops Gate apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370-372 Morris St | 2nd Floor | 3BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 268 Western Ave, Unit 1 | 268 Western Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 238 Quail St, Unit 1 | 238 Quail St | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| 74 N Allen St, Unit 2 | 74 N Allen St | 5BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 178 Western Ave, Unit 2 | 178 Western Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.43 |
| 589 Washington Ave | 589 Washington Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 385 Orange St, Unit 1 | 385 Orange St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 211 Ontario St, Unit 1 | 211 Ontario St | 4BR,1BA | $0.48 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 328 Orange St, Unit 328 Orange St | 328 Orange St | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bishops Gate Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bishops Gate?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bishops Gate is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bishops Gate?
The cheapest apartment in Bishops Gate is 256 state street which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Bishops Gate costs $3,060.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bishops Gate?
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 12 regular apartments in Bishops Gate 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 Bishops Gate?
Cheap apartments in Bishops Gate have an average cost of $482 which is $2,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bishops Gate.
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