Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $700 (33 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Capitol Hill area of Albany.

property at 127 Dove St

$1,050 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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127 Dove St

AlbanyNY12202

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property at 140 Hamilton St

$1,350 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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140 Hamilton St

AlbanyNY12207

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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
Corporate Housing
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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
property at 96 Grand St

$1,300 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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96 Grand St

AlbanyNY12202

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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. 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 street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
69 Trinity PlaceSpacious Studio Minutes from Times Union, Alban...Studio,1BA$1,195
Willett ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,245
96- 100 Chestnut St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,440
90 Swan1BD1BR,1BA$1,490
20 Park Residences1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, NY

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $1.13 price per square foot 327 Hudson Ave Model at 327 Hudson Ave, Unit Apartment #1 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the Garden Apartment Model at 5 Madison Pl starting at $3,495 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Mount Hope 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.
327 Hudson Ave, Unit Apartment #1327 Hudson Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.13
5 Madison PlGarden Apartment2BR,2BA$2.50
153 Myrtle Ave, Unit 2153 Myrtle Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
The Gallery on HollandDelaware2BR,2BA$2.34
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
20 Park Residences1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.14
90 Swan1BD1BR,1BA$2.71
Willett ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Hill Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment is $950 at 256 state 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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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