Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mansion Area Albany, NY from $900 (20 Rentals)

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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 449 State St priced from $895. 336 Hudson street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. 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
336 Hudson streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$900
142 Morton Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,000
256 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mansion Area, NY

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mansion Area area is the $0.15 price per square foot 280 State St Model at 280 State St, Unit 3 in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Mansion Area apartment is the 74 N Allen St Model at 74 N Allen St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Melrose 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.
280 State St, Unit 3280 State St2BR,1BA$0.15
74 N Allen St, Unit 274 N Allen St2BR,1BA$0.72
44 Clinton Ave, Unit 2 Brownstone44 Clinton Ave3BR,2BA$1.25
155 Western Ave, Unit 3155 Western Ave3BR,2BA$1.10
361 Manning Blvd, Unit 2361 Manning Blvd3BR,1BA$1.21
Downtown Student Housing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
211 Ontario St, Unit 1211 Ontario St4BR,1BA$0.48
Swinburne Commons Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
246 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 East246 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
82 Dove St, Unit B82 Dove St1BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mansion Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Mansion Area?

There are currently 820 Apartments for Rent in Mansion Area, NY with pricing that ranges from $575 to $12,517. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mansion Area ranging from $900 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mansion Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mansion Area ranges from $900 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,741.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mansion Area?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mansion Area range from $1,100 to $3,968, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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