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$1,300 - $1,900

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718 Western Ave

AlbanyNY12203

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Cheapest Available Campus Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Campus Area area of Albany, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Colvin Avenue Commons priced from $733. Capitol Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Campus Area apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colvin Avenue Commons2BR2BR,1BA$733
Capitol GreenStudioStudio,1BA$875
Campus View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$968
Downtown Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100
357-363 Morris StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campus Area, NY

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Campus Area area is the $1.57 price per square foot Model F Model at 1700 Designer Residences South in the in the Campus Area neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Campus Area apartment is the 534 Hamilton St Model at 534 Hamilton St, Unit 2 starting at $975 with a $0.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel F2BR,2BA$1.57
534 Hamilton St, Unit 2534 Hamilton St1BR,1BA$0.73
Downtown Student Housing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
The EleftheriaSia2BR,2BA$1.57
The Residence at Capital HillsB2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Westmere Village - Independent Senior LivingOne Bedroom One Full Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Deer Valley Apartments2BRD2BR,1BA$1.75
Colvin Avenue Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.71
Block 75Hudson D2BR,2BA$1.60
Capitol GreenStudioStudio ,1BA$1.69

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 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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Campus Area?

The cheapest apartment in Campus Area is Capitol Green which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Campus Area costs $2,965.

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 13 regular apartments in Campus Area 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 Campus Area?

Cheap apartments in Campus Area have an average cost of $709 which is $2,256 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Campus Area.

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