
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Campus Area Albany, NY from $800 (3 Rentals)
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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 |
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Campus Area Studio Apartments | $1,321 | $968 | $1,420 |
Campus Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $895 | $3,446 |
Campus Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $999 | $3,653 |
Campus Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Campus Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,139 | $875 | $2,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Campus Area Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campus Area, NY
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Campus Area area is the $0.99 price per square foot 77 Brevator St Model at 77 Brevator St, Unit 2 in the in the Campus Area neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Campus Area apartment is the 1239 Western Ave Model at 1239 Western Ave, Unit 1239A western ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 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. |
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77 Brevator St, Unit 2 | 77 Brevator St | 4BR,1BA | $0.99 |
1239 Western Ave, Unit 1239A western ave | 1239 Western Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Alexander at Patroon Creek | Bellini | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
Landmark Albany | The Nano | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Block75 | Hudson A | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Astro Apartments | Shared 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
The Hudson Student Living | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
1395 Hudson | Studio F | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
Luna Studios | King Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.97 |
Getting Around the Campus Area Neighborhood in Albany, NY
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Campus Area Apartments
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 $1,131, while the average apartment in Campus Area costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Campus Area?
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 Campus Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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