Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Albany Historic District Albany, NY from $700 (12 Rentals)

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11 Myrtle Ave

AlbanyNY12202
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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
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100 Chestnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Chestnut St

100 Chestnut StAlbany, NY 12210

Downtown Albany Historic District, Albany, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Albany Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Albany Historic District area of Albany, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 71 chestnut street priced from $1,000. 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 Downtown Albany Historic District apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
69 Trinity PlaceSpacious Studio Minutes from Times Union, Alban...Studio,1BA$1,195
44 James202Studio,1BA$1,195
Abraxas at 90 StateE12Studio,1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albany Historic District, NY

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Albany Historic District area is the $1.11 price per square foot 1 Ten Broeck St Model at 1 Ten Broeck St, Unit Lower Level in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Albany Historic District apartment is the Unit 3F Model at 287 State St starting at $1,735 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Arbor Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Albany Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1 Ten Broeck St, Unit Lower Level1 Ten Broeck St3BR,2BA$1.11
287 State StUnit 3F2BR,1BA$1.16
The MonroePlan 5082BR,2BA$1.59
The Kenmore6202BR,2BA$1.83
17 Bleecker Pl, Unit 2nd FL17 Bleecker Pl2BR,1BA$1.17
412 Broadway33/341BR,1.5BA$1.31
DeLaet's Landing1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.23
The Apartments at 66 StateD1B1R1BR,1BA$1.97
20 Park Residences1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.14
39 Columbia Street3041BR,1BA$2.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Albany Historic District, Albany, NY

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Albany Historic District Neighborhood in Albany, NY

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Albany Historic District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Albany Historic District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Albany Historic District is at 69 Trinity Place listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Albany Historic District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Albany Historic District Apartment is $1,000 at 71 chestnut street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Albany Historic District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Albany Historic District is starting from $1,495 at The Kenmore.

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