Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buckingham Lake Crestwood Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $800 (7 Rentals)

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634 Western Ave

AlbanyNY12203

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Buckingham Lake Crestwood, Albany, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buckingham Lake Crestwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buckingham Lake Crestwood area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at Campus View Apartments priced from $968. Capitol Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Buckingham Lake Crestwood apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$968
Capitol Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Crestwood Townhomes2BR Madison Townhome2BR,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buckingham Lake Crestwood, NY

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buckingham Lake Crestwood area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2BR Monroe Townhome Model at Crestwood Townhomes in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,731. The second greatest value Buckingham Lake Crestwood apartment is the Sia Model at The Eleftheria starting at $1,700 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buckingham Lake Crestwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crestwood Townhomes2BR Monroe Townhome2BR,1BA$1.33
The EleftheriaSia2BR,2BA$1.48
Academy PlaceThe Graduate2BR,1BA$2.08
The Apex at CrossgatesBlue Heron1BR,1BA$2.40
Alexander at Patroon CreekAlton1BR,1BA$2.58
Capitol Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.37
Abraxas at 90 StateA211BR,1BA$4.10
Astro ApartmentsShared 2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Buckingham Lake Crestwood, Albany, NY

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Albany, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Buckingham Lake Crestwood Neighborhood in Albany, NY

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buckingham Lake Crestwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Buckingham Lake Crestwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buckingham Lake Crestwood is under $2,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buckingham Lake Crestwood?

The cheapest apartment in Buckingham Lake Crestwood is Campus View Apartments which is listed at $1,131, while the average apartment in Buckingham Lake Crestwood costs $3,420.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buckingham Lake Crestwood?

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 6 regular apartments in Buckingham Lake Crestwood 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 Buckingham Lake Crestwood?

Cheap apartments in Buckingham Lake Crestwood have an average cost of $532 which is $2,888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buckingham Lake Crestwood.

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