
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Campus Area Albany, NY from $600 (5 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Campus Area area of Albany.


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Campus View Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Campus Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Area Studio Apartments | $1,035 | $650 | $1,530 |
| Campus Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $995 | $2,460 |
| Campus Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $1,135 | $2,620 |
| Campus Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $1,080 | $2,000 |
| Campus Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,091 | $985 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 5 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Campus Area area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 1395 Hudson priced from $685. Campus View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Campus Area apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1395 Hudson | Studio G | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Campus View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $948 |
| The Alexander | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campus Area, NY
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Campus Area area is the $1.98 price per square foot 29 Tampa Ave Model at 29 Tampa Ave, Unit 29 tampa in the in the Campus Area neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Campus Area apartment is the The Nano Model at Landmark Albany starting at $2,150 with a $2.38 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Tampa Ave, Unit 29 tampa | 29 Tampa Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Landmark Albany | The Nano | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 19 Homestead St, Unit 3 | 19 Homestead St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 4 Katherine Rd, Unit Unit B 4 Katherine Road | 4 Katherine Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Block 75 | Hudson A | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Alexander | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Astro Apartments | Shared 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 1395 Hudson | Studio G | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
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 $2,150.
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 $1,859.
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 17 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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