
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunes Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $1,000 (21 Rentals)
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Serafini Village

1949 Western Ave
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1700 Designer Residences North

Westmere Village - Independent Senior Living

32B Pine Ln
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Brandywine Apartments

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Fairwood

Heritage Village Apartments

11 Kimberly St, Unit 11 Kimberly St
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Dunes, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dunes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dunes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $1,000 | $2,530 |
Dunes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $1,375 | $4,249 |
Dunes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $1,920 | $3,576 |
Dunes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dunes Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Cheapest Available Dunes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunes area of Albany, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Brandywine Apartments priced from $1,200. Serafini Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here are the most affordable Dunes apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brandywine Apartments | HUD Subsidized - 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Serafini Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Deer Valley Apartments | 1BRD | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Oxford Heights | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,388 |
Fairwood | 1 BR 1 BA - Style A | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunes, NY
As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dunes area is the $1.57 price per square foot Model F Model at 1700 Designer Residences South in the in the Dunes neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Dunes apartment is the 222 - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Heritage Village Apartments starting at $2,090 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Dunes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunes apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1700 Designer Residences South | Model F | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Heritage Village Apartments | 222 - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
1700 Designer Residences North | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Williamsburg Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Westmere Village - Independent Senior Living | One Bedroom One Full Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Deer Valley Apartments | 2BRMU | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Regency Park | Elizabeth II | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Fairwood | 1 BR 1 BA - Style A | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
11 Kimberly St, Unit 11 Kimberly St | 11 Kimberly St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Serafini Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDunes, Albany, NY
Ranked #3
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Dunes Neighborhood in Albany, NY
Walk Score®
25 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunes Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dunes Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dunes Apartment is $1,200 at Brandywine Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dunes Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dunes is starting from $1,375 at Brandywine Apartments.
What is the most affordable Dunes Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dunes Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1700 Designer Residences North and starts from $2,400.
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