Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Albany Historic District Albany, NY from $700 (20 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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130 S Pearl 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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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 256 state street priced from $950. 287 State St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown Albany Historic District apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
287 State St280/1Studio,1BA$1,025
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The Kennedy403Studio,1BA$1,185
69 Trinity PlaceSpacious Studio Minutes from Times Union, Alban...Studio,1BA$1,195

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

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Albany Historic District area is the $1.55 price per square foot 35 Clinton Ave Model at 35 Clinton Ave, Unit UpperFloors/2Bedroom in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown Albany Historic District apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Steuben Place Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $1.71 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.
35 Clinton Ave, Unit UpperFloors/2Bedroom35 Clinton Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.55
Steuben Place ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
The Monroe Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
44 James2112BR,1BA$1.88
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
20 Park Residences1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.14
The Knick1 Bedroom L1BR,1BA$2.01
The Kenmore3071BR,1BA$2.38
The Rise: DowntownS - BStudio ,1BA$2.59
The Kennedy403Studio ,1BA$2.00

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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 287 State St listed at $1,025.

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 $950 at 256 state 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 $1,550 at 96- 100 Chestnut St.

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