
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Campus Area Albany, NY from $800 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Campus Area area of Albany.


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19 Homestead St, Unit 3, Unit 3

18 Lily St

718 Western Ave
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51 Russell Rd, Unit 1

Stonehenge

1395 Hudson

The Alexander

21-23 The Concourse
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50 Rooney Ave

Landmark Albany

32 Russell Rd

Parkside Village

2 Friebel Rd
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Campus Area, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Campus Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Area Studio Apartments | $1,390 | $948 | $1,495 |
| Campus Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $895 | $2,385 |
| Campus Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $1,135 | $2,609 |
| Campus Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $1,080 | $2,922 |
| Campus Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $985 | $1,010 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Campus Area Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Cheapest Available Campus Area Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $948 |
| 1395 Hudson | Studio G | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campus Area, NY
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Campus Area area is the $1.44 price per square foot Hudson A Model at Block 75 in the in the Campus Area neighborhood starting from $1,135. The second greatest value Campus Area apartment is the Shared 2 Bedroom Model at Astro Apartments starting at $895 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Campus Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Campus Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block 75 | Hudson A | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Astro Apartments | Shared 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 1395 Hudson | Studio G | Studio ,1BA | $4.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Campus Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Campus Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Campus Area is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Campus Area?
The cheapest apartment in Campus Area is Campus View Apartments which is listed at $1,148, while the average apartment in Campus Area costs $2,001.
Expert Rental Resources
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