Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Delaware Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (50 Rentals)

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property at 91 Columbia St

$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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91 Columbia St

AlbanyNY12210

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property at 578 Madison Ave

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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578 Madison Ave

AlbanyNY12208
property at 11 Myrtle Ave

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Myrtle Ave

AlbanyNY12202

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property at 50 Elberon Pl

$1,100 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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50 Elberon Pl

AlbanyNY12203

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property at 51 Elm St

$1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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51 Elm St

AlbanyNY12202
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PM 63 2nd Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

PM 63 2nd Ave.

63 2nd AveAlbany, NY 12202
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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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338 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

338 Hudson street

338 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210

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363 state street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

363 state street

363 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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409 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

409 State St

409 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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256 state street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

256 state street

256 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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69 Trinity Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Trinity Place

69 Trinity PlAlbany, NY 12202
Student Housing

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Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

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 142 Morton Ave priced from $850. Capitol Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Delaware Avenue apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
Capitol GreenStudioStudio,1BA$875
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
@HudsonPark0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
The KnickStudio FStudio,1BA$1,095
Downtown Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Delaware Avenue, NY

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Delaware Avenue area is the $1.21 price per square foot 182 Washington Ave Model at 182 Washington Ave, Unit Third floor mansion apt. in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Delaware Avenue apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Hinckel Brewery Development LLC starting at $2,400 with a $1.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
182 Washington Ave, Unit Third floor mansion apt.182 Washington Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.50
534 Hamilton St, Unit 2534 Hamilton St1BR,1BA$0.73
Crestwood Townhomes2BR Madison Townhome2BR,1BA$1.43
589 Washington Ave, Unit 1589 Washington Ave4BR,1BA$1.37
Downtown Student Housing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
412 Broadway33/341BR,1.5BA$1.31
The Lofts at 733 BroadwayUnit 2041BR,1BA$1.38
44 W Van Vechten St, Unit 144 W Van Vechten St1BR,1BA$1.11
375 State Street, Unit Garden Apt375 State Street1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY

Ranked #5

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York including Delaware Avenue, Albany, and the greater Albany area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Delaware Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in Delaware Avenue is Capitol Green which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Delaware Avenue costs $3,285.

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 15 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 $856 which is $2,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Delaware Avenue.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albany, NY

Written by: Patrick Ryan

Albany, the capital of New York state, is a renter’s haven.  With ample housing supply, little traffic and a stable economy, Albany is trending upward. I'm Patrick, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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