
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mansion Area Albany, NY from $500 (35 Rentals)
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361 State St

3 S Main Ave

533 Clinton Ave

366 New Scotland Ave

705 Hudson Ave
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139 Madison Ave

354 New Scotland Ave
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Mansion Area, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mansion Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mansion Area Studio Apartments | $1,301 | $875 | $2,180 |
Mansion Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $850 | $2,552 |
Mansion Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,891 | $1,100 | $3,405 |
Mansion Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,215 | $2,500 |
Mansion Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,700 | $2,540 |
Mansion Area 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $1,400 | $3,330 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mansion Area Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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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 142 Morton Ave priced from $850. Capitol Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Mansion Area apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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142 Morton Ave | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Capitol Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
252 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $900 |
338 Hudson street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
11 S Lake | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments | Park Row Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,101 |
The Amsdell | Style A | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mansion Area, NY
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mansion Area area is the $1.20 price per square foot 238 Quail St Model at 238 Quail St, Unit 1 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $3,000. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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238 Quail St, Unit 1 | 238 Quail St | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
268 Western Ave, Unit 1 | 268 Western Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.96 |
44 James | The James | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
368 Broadway, Unit 2 | 368 Broadway | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
459 Jay St, Unit 1 | 459 Jay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
589 Washington Ave, Unit 1 | 589 Washington Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
807 Myrtle Ave, Unit Top Floor | 807 Myrtle Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
412 Broadway | 33/34 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
450 Bradford St, Unit 450 Bradford St | 450 Bradford St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMansion Area, Albany, NY
Ranked #35
Among neighborhoods in Albany, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Mansion Area, Albany, NY
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
William S Hackett Middle School
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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.
Getting Around the Mansion Area Neighborhood in Albany, NY
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mansion Area Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mansion Area?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mansion Area is at 142 Morton Ave listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mansion Area Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mansion Area Apartment is $975 at Capitol Green.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mansion Area Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mansion Area is starting from $1,100 at Capitol Green.
What is the most affordable Mansion Area Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mansion Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tivoli Park Apartments and starts from $1,545.
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