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560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1
$1,250
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560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1

560 Park AveAlbany, NY 12208
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property at 568 Park Ave

$1,295

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568 Park Ave

AlbanyNY12208

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Mansion Area, Albany, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mansion Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mansion Area area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 449 State St priced from $895. 256 state street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Mansion Area apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
449 State St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$895
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,000
287 State St280/1Studio,1BA$1,025
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Downtown Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mansion Area, NY

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mansion Area area is the $0.17 price per square foot 2nd Floor Model at 370-372 Morris St in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Mansion Area apartment is the 268 Western Ave Model at 268 Western Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mansion Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
370-372 Morris St2nd Floor3BR,1BA$0.17
268 Western Ave, Unit 1268 Western Ave4BR,1BA$0.96
238 Quail St, Unit 1238 Quail St5BR,2.5BA$1.20
475 Hamilton St, Unit 2475 Hamilton St4BR,1BA$1.10
178 Western Ave, Unit 2178 Western Ave3BR,1BA$0.43
459 Jay St, Unit 1459 Jay St2BR,1BA$0.96
385 Orange St385 Orange St3BR,1BA$1.07
211 Ontario St, Unit 1211 Ontario St4BR,1BA$0.48
246 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 East246 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
713 State St, Unit BASEMENT UNIT713 State St1BR,1BA$1.31

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New York including Mansion Area, Albany, and the greater Albany area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mansion Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mansion Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mansion Area is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mansion Area?

The cheapest apartment in Mansion Area is 256 state street which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Mansion Area costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mansion Area?

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 12 regular apartments in Mansion Area 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 Mansion Area?

Cheap apartments in Mansion Area have an average cost of $571 which is $2,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mansion Area.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.