
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Albany, NY (142 Rentals)


Abraxas at 90 State

The Knick

44 James

930 On Broadway

The Kennedy

Steuben Place Apartments

20 Park Residences

The Kenmore

The Rise: Downtown
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441 State St

96- 100 Chestnut St

ArtHouse Apartments

Willett Apartments

5 Madison Pl

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328 Orange St, Unit 328 Orange St

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35 Clinton Ave, Unit UpperFloors/2Bedroom

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368 Hudson Ave, Unit Apt. #1

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21 Myrtle Ave

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88 Madison Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1501083P
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84 Madison Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID1501086P

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84 Madison Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1501084P

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88 Madison Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID1501078P

148 S Swan St, Unit 1

69 Alexander St

336 Clinton Ave

193 Livingston Ave

120 Philip St

155 Chestnut St

65 Dana Ave
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151 S Pearl St

341 Madison Ave

364 Madison Ave

86 Madison Ave

17 Ash Grove Pl

240 Washington Ave

138 Morton Ave

221 Lancaster St

4-6 Sheridan Ave

409 Madison Ave
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352 State St

336 Hudson street

338 Hudson street

67 chestnut street

21 Sloan St

176 N Pearl St

285 State St

56 Delaware Ave

355 Orange St

118 Green St
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Downtown, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,489 | $900 | $1,945 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,100 | $2,665 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,100 | $5,124 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,390 | $2,750 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,437 | $1,100 | $7,721 |
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There are currently 142 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Largest Available Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown area of Albany, NY is found at The Rise: Downtown and is listed at 1,916 square feet priced from $3,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rise: Downtown | 2 BR - PH | 1,916 Sq Ft | $3,500 |
| 5 Madison Pl | Garden Apartment | 1,400 Sq Ft | $3,495 |
| 20 Park Residences | 2 Bed | 1,353 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| Hinckel Brewery Development LLC | 2BR/1.5BA | 1,300 Sq Ft | $1,800 |
| 930 On Broadway | 2 Bedroom C | 1,146 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
| The Kennedy | 402 | 1,017 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| Willett Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den | 950 Sq Ft | $1,735 |
| 44 James | 211 | 904 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| 441 State St | 2 Bedroom | 900 Sq Ft | $1,700 |
| 96- 100 Chestnut St | 2 Bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
Cheapest Available Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown of Albany, NY is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $1,550 at 96- 100 Chestnut St. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown is currently $2,078. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 96- 100 Chestnut St | 2 Bedroom | $1,550 |
| 44 James | 211 | $1,695 |
| 441 State St | 2 Bedroom | $1,700 |
| Willett Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den | $1,735 |
| Hinckel Brewery Development LLC | 2BR/1.5BA | $1,800 |
| The Kennedy | 402 | $1,850 |
| 20 Park Residences | 2 Bed | $1,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown is at 96- 100 Chestnut St listed at $1,550.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is $2,078.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 1,916 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at The Rise: Downtown.
What is the average size for Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown is currently 1,096 sq ft.
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