Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Campus Area Albany, NY from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Parkside Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Village

572 Russell RdAlbany, NY 12203

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Cheapest Available Campus Area Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$948
1395 HudsonStudio GStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Block 75Hudson A2BR,2BA$1.44
Astro ApartmentsShared 2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
1395 HudsonStudio GStudio ,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

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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