Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Albany Historic District Albany, NY from $740 (27 Rentals)

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$1,100
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147 Eagle St

AlbanyNY12202

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property at 60 Westerlo St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500
Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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60 Westerlo St, Unit 1

60 Westerlo St
AlbanyNY12202
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256 state street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

256 state street

256 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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69 Trinity Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Trinity Place

69 Trinity PlAlbany, NY 12202
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255 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255 State St

255 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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Park Place at 60 State
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place at 60 State

60 State StAlbany, NY 12207
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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 $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 Downtown Albany Historic District apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
252 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,175
287 State St491/1A1BR,1BA$1,225
255 State St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
20 Park ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
96- 100 Chestnut St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Knick1 Bedroom L1BR,1BA$1,415
90 Swan1BD1BR,1BA$1,490

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

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Albany Historic District area is the $0.15 price per square foot 280 State St Model at 280 State St, Unit 3 in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Downtown Albany Historic District apartment is the 44 Clinton Ave Model at 44 Clinton Ave, Unit 2 Brownstone starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 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.
280 State St, Unit 3280 State St2BR,1BA$0.15
44 Clinton Ave, Unit 2 Brownstone44 Clinton Ave3BR,2BA$1.25
35 Clinton Ave, Unit UpperFloors/2Bedroom35 Clinton Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Industrie ApartmentsApartment Type C12BR,2BA$1.78
Steuben Place ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.96
13 Delaware St, Unit 13 delaware st albany ny13 Delaware St2BR,1BA$1.64
99 Pine Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80
The Kennedy4042BR,1BA$2.03
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
142 Washington Ave, Unit 203142 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$2.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Albany Historic District, Albany, NY

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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 256 state street listed at $1,000.

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 $800 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 $1,525 at 287 State St.

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