
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 | $1,297 | $968 | $1,520 |
Campus Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $895 | $2,530 |
Campus Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $1,135 | $2,630 |
Campus Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $2,928 | $2,953 |
Campus Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $985 | $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 September 17, 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 The Nano Model at Landmark Albany starting at $2,120 with a $2.35 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 |
Landmark Albany | The Nano | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
The Alexander | Armitage | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Block 75 | Hudson D | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Stonehenge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
20 Russell Rd, Unit 2F | 20 Russell Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Astro Apartments | Shared 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
The Hudson Student Living | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.54 |
1395 Hudson | Studio F | Studio ,1BA | $4.90 |
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 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 $2,120.
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 $2,940.
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.
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