
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $700 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Capitol Hill area of Albany.


109 Philip St

127 Dove St

210 Myrtle Ave

138 Morton Ave

5 Irving St

94 Philip St

@HudsonPark
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Willett Apartments

103 Grand St, Unit 1

69 Alexander St

52 Clinton St, Unit 3

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166 Morton Ave

140 Hamilton St

360 Madison Ave
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135 Madison Ave

17 Ash Grove Pl

96- 100 Chestnut St

Fort Fredrick Apartments

142 Morton Ave

336 Hudson street

256 state street

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71 chestnut street

252 state street

The Amsdell

69 Trinity Place

120 Hamilton St

105 Morris Apartments

338 Hudson street

96 Grand St
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11 Osborne St
Capitol Hill, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill Studio Apartments | $1,205 | $1,045 | $1,365 |
| Capitol Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $1,000 | $2,200 |
| Capitol Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $1,100 | $3,495 |
| Capitol Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $1,975 | $2,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Morton Ave | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 256 state street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 71 chestnut street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 69 Trinity Place | Spacious Studio Minutes from Times Union, Alban... | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Willett Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| 96- 100 Chestnut St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Hinckel Brewery Development LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| 90 Swan | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
| 20 Park Residences | 1 Bed | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 327 Hudson Ave, Unit Apartment #1 | 327 Hudson Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| 5 Madison Pl | Garden Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 153 Myrtle Ave, Unit 2 | 153 Myrtle Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Gallery on Holland | Delaware | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Hinckel Brewery Development LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 96- 100 Chestnut St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 20 Park Residences | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 90 Swan | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Willett Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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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