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Downtown Albany Historic District, Albany, NY Local Guide

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

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Albany Historic District area is the $1.54 price per square foot 374 Broadway Model at 374 Broadway, Unit 2A in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $2,500. 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 Melrose 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.
374 Broadway, Unit 2A374 Broadway2BR,2BA$1.54
287 State StUnit 3F2BR,1BA$1.16
The MonroePlan 5082BR,2BA$1.59
The Knick2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
68 Elm St, Unit 168 Elm St3BR,2BA$1.66
17 Bleecker Pl, Unit 2nd FL17 Bleecker Pl2BR,1BA$1.17
1 Ten Broeck St, Unit 31 Ten Broeck St2BR,1BA$1.17
412 Broadway33/341BR,1.5BA$1.31
15 Delaware St, Unit 115 Delaware St1BR,1BA$1.37
28 Dove St, Unit 128 Dove St1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Albany Historic District, Albany, NY

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 132 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albany Historic District, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $3,411. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Albany Historic District ranging from $1,135 to $2,500.

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 $1,135 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,810.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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