
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Delaware Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (102 Rentals)
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320 Quail St

366 New Scotland Ave

4 Peyster St

705 Hudson Ave

4 Peyster St

559 Myrtle Ave

246 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 East

138 Morton Ave

418 Sheridan Ave
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40 Central Ave

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136 Morton Ave

469 Clinton Ave

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666 Madison Ave, Unit 666 Madison Avenue

The Kennedy

5 Irving St

441 State St

98 Chestnut St, Unit 1F
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104 Thornton St

287 State St

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560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1

37 Maiden Ln

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500 Madison Ave, Unit Garden Apartment

54 James St, Unit Suite 1

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15 Ten Broeck St

89 Columbia St, Unit 3

28 Arcadia Ave

19 Elberon Pl

548 Madison Ave, Unit 4

152-152 McCarty Ave, Unit 18

120 Philip St

23 Benson St

39 S Lake Ave

190 Spring St
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The Knick

The Kenmore

Academy Place

39 Columbia Street

44 Quail St, Unit 1

568 Park Ave

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328 Washington Ave, Unit 2

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142 Washington Ave, Unit 203

205 S Allen St

17 Ash Grove Pl, Unit 4
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Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Delaware Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,573 | $1,185 | $2,025 |
| Delaware Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,050 | $3,046 |
| Delaware Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $990 | $4,780 |
| Delaware Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,861 | $1,100 | $3,922 |
| Delaware Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,216 | $575 | $6,365 |
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There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Delaware Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Cheapest Available Delaware Avenue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Delaware Avenue area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 449 State St priced from $895. 336 Hudson street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Delaware Avenue apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449 State St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 336 Hudson street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 142 Morton Ave | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 363 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 71 chestnut street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| The Kennedy | 403 | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Delaware Avenue, NY
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Delaware Avenue area is the $0.72 price per square foot 74 N Allen St Model at 74 N Allen St, Unit 2 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Delaware Avenue apartment is the 475 Hamilton St Model at 475 Hamilton St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Delaware Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 N Allen St, Unit 2 | 74 N Allen St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 475 Hamilton St, Unit 2 | 475 Hamilton St | 4BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 35 Clinton Ave, Unit UpperFloors/2Bedroom | 35 Clinton Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| 38 Summit Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 38 Summit Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 589 Washington Ave | 589 Washington Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 211 Ontario St, Unit 1 | 211 Ontario St | 4BR,1BA | $0.48 |
| 36 S Main Ave, Unit 1 | 36 S Main Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 246 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 East | 246 Delaware Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1 | 560 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Delaware Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Delaware Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Delaware Avenue is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Delaware Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Delaware Avenue is 142 Morton Ave which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Delaware Avenue costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Delaware Avenue?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Delaware Avenue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Delaware Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Delaware Avenue have an average cost of $671 which is $1,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Delaware Avenue.
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