Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Albany Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $875 (18 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Albany?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Albany Studio Apartments | $1,341 | $875 | $2,180 |
Downtown Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $895 | $3,431 |
Downtown Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $1,075 | $4,330 |
Downtown Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,215 | $4,676 |
Downtown Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $1,700 | $2,540 |
Downtown Albany 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $1,400 | $3,330 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Albany Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Albany?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Albany is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Albany?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Albany is 142 Morton Ave which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Albany costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Albany?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Downtown Albany that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Albany?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Albany have an average cost of $202 which is $2,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Albany.
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