Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $600 (7 Rentals)

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51 Elm St

AlbanyNY12202

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142 Morton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

142 Morton Ave

142 Morton AveAlbany, NY 12202
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252 state street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

252 state street

252 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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336 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

336 Hudson street

336 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210

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338 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

338 Hudson street

338 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210

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 $850. 256 state street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, NY

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.14 price per square foot Garden Apartment Model at 5 Madison Pl in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Hinckel Brewery Development LLC starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 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$2.14
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.88
66 Broad St, Unit 366 Broad St2BR,1BA$1.93
20 Park Residences1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.14
The Reserve at Park South II0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.42
386 Madison Ave, Unit Garden Level386 Madison Ave1BR,1BA$1.95
@HudsonPark1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$3.28

Getting Around the Capitol Hill Neighborhood in Albany, NY

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,050 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 $1,600 at 96- 100 Chestnut St.

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