
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bishops Gate Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (33 Rentals)
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310 Western Ave, Unit 2

5 West St

11 South Lake Ave

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64 Central Ave, Unit First Floor Studio

Downtown Student Housing

The Knick

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83 Columbia St
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The Apartments at 66 State

Slip 12

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651 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1

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253 Park Ave, Unit Beautiful 1 BR Apartment

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377 Hudson Ave, Unit 377 Hudson Avenue - 2nd F

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252 state street

Capitol Green

336 Hudson street

256 state street

363 state street

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71 chestnut street
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409 State St

Merchant Walter House

The Amsdell

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357-363 Morris St

736 N Pearl St

1 Macnaughton Ave

1 Macnaughton Ave
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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 | $1,405 | $800 | $1,980 |
| Bishops Gate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $1,099 | $2,281 |
| Bishops Gate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $950 | $3,500 |
| Bishops Gate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $1,215 | $2,180 |
| Bishops Gate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $575 | $2,680 |
| Bishops Gate 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $2,500 | $3,075 |
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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 252 state street priced from $850. 256 state street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Bishops Gate apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 256 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 71 chestnut street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| The Knick | 1 Bedroom G | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bishops Gate, NY
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bishops Gate area is the $1.17 price per square foot 64 Sand Creek Rd Model at 64 Sand Creek Rd, Unit main building in the in the Campus Area neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Bishops Gate 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 Bishops Gate apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Sand Creek Rd, Unit main building | 64 Sand Creek Rd | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| 270 Livingston Ave, Unit #1 | 270 Livingston Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 799 Park Ave, Unit 2 Bedrooms + Utilities | 799 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 310 Western Ave, Unit 2 | 310 Western Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| 589 Washington Ave | 589 Washington Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 211 Ontario St | 211 Ontario St | 4BR,1BA | $0.48 |
| 533 Washington Ave, Unit 2 | 533 Washington Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 412 Broadway | 33/34 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| 253 Park Ave, Unit Beautiful 1 BR Apartment | 253 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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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 $1,120.
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 $995, while the average apartment in Bishops Gate costs $3,675.
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 7 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 $544 which is $3,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bishops Gate.
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