Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $700 (30 Rentals)

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78 Dove St
$1,050
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$1,050

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78 Dove St

78 Dove StAlbany, NY 12210
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property at 119 Grand St

$1,500 - $1,600

3 Bedroom Rentals

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119 Grand St

AlbanyNY12202

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$1,500 - $1,600

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292 Lark St

AlbanyNY12210
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142 Morton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

142 Morton Ave

142 Morton AveAlbany, NY 12202
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336 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

336 Hudson street

336 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210
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256 state street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

256 state street

256 State StAlbany, NY 12210

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252 state street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

252 state street

252 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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The Amsdell
Studio Apartments

The Amsdell

175 Jay StAlbany, NY 12210
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69 Trinity Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Trinity Place

69 Trinity PlAlbany, NY 12202
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338 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

338 Hudson street

338 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210

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Cheapest Available Capitol Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Hill area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 142 Morton Ave priced from $800. 256 state street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
256 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$975
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
69 Trinity PlaceSpacious Studio Minutes from Times Union, Alban...Studio,1BA$1,195
20 Park ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Willett ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
96- 100 Chestnut St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,440
90 Swan1BD1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, NY

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.50 price per square foot Garden Apartment Model at 5 Madison Pl in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Hinckel Brewery Development LLC starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5 Madison PlGarden Apartment2BR,2BA$2.50
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.38
The Gallery on HollandDelaware2BR,2BA$2.34
69 Trinity Place1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.37
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
20 Park Residences1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.14
78 Dove St78 Dove StStudio ,1BA$1.50
The Reserve at Park South II0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.33
45 Elm St, Unit #B45 Elm St1BR,1BA$2.46
90 Swan1BD1BR,1BA$2.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capitol Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capitol Hill is at 142 Morton Ave listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment is $1,050 at 71 chestnut street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitol Hill is starting from $1,550 at 96- 100 Chestnut St.

What is the most affordable Capitol Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Capitol Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willett Apartments and starts from $1,975.

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