Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Albany Historic District Albany, NY from $1,100 (4 Rentals)
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Downtown Albany Historic District, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Albany Historic District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Albany Historic District 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,750 | $1,550 | $1,950 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Albany Historic District Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albany Historic District, NY
As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Albany Historic District area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2nd Floor Model at 8 Madison Pl in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $1,935. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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8 Madison Pl | 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
287 State St | Unit 3F | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
DeLaet's Landing | B | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
Industrie Apartments | Apartment Type E1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
412 Broadway | 33/34 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
Abraxas at 90 State | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Steuben Place Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
20 Park Residences | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
The Apartments at 66 State | 1B1RD | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
39 Columbia Street | 406 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Albany Historic District
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Albany Historic District?
There are currently 121 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albany Historic District, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $3,185. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Albany Historic District ranging from $1,100 to $1,950.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Albany Historic District?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Albany Historic District ranges from $1,100 to $1,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,481.
Expert Rental Resources
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