
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Hope Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (52 Rentals)
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559 Myrtle Ave

559 Myrtle Ave

559 Myrtle Ave

559 Myrtle Ave

32 Myrtle Ave, Unit 1

51 Elm St

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64 Central Ave, Unit First Floor Studio, Unit First Floor Studio

204 Washington Ave

130 S Pearl St
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246 Delaware Ave, Unit 2 West, Unit 2 West

192 Lark St

Willett Apartments

357-363 Morris St

The Apartments at 66 State

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377 Hudson Ave, Unit 377 Hudson Avenue - 2nd F, Unit 377 Hudson Avenue - 2nd F

262 Washington Ave

762-764 Madison Ave

@HudsonPark

31-33 N Pearl St
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31 Dana Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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84 Hollywood Ave, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor

Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments

74 Grand St

278 Lark St

87 Columbia St, Unit 4R

63 2nd Ave

Knox Street Apartments

366 New Scotland Ave

Fort Fredrick Apartments
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142 Morton Ave

336 Hudson street

256 state street

363 state street

State Street Tower Apartments

71 chestnut street

252 state street

409 State St

Merchant Walter House

The Amsdell
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69 Trinity Place

110 Lark St

4-6 Sheridan Ave

105 Morris Apartments

309 State St

338 Hudson street

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1208 Broadway, Unit 1, Unit 1

1 Macnaughton Ave, Unit D

Primrose Gardens

1643 1st St
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Mount Hope, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Hope?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hope Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $1,050 | $2,005 |
| Mount Hope 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $700 | $4,324 |
| Mount Hope 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $975 | $4,780 |
| Mount Hope 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,215 | $6,560 |
| Mount Hope 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $2,000 | $2,160 |
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Cheapest Available Mount Hope Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Hope area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 142 Morton Ave priced from $800. 256 state street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Mount Hope apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Morton Ave | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 256 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 363 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 71 chestnut street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 357-363 Morris St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| 69 Trinity Place | Spacious Studio Minutes from Times Union, Alban... | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 762-764 Madison Ave | 762 Madison Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Hope, NY
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Hope area is the $1.36 price per square foot House Model at 25 Besch Ave in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Mount Hope apartment is the 4 Harris Ave Model at 4 Harris Ave, Unit Floor 1 starting at $1,900 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Hope apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Besch Ave | House | 4BR,4BA | $1.36 |
| 4 Harris Ave, Unit Floor 1 | 4 Harris Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 372 Morris St, Unit 372 Morris | 372 Morris St | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 6 W Erie St, Unit 6 w erie st, Albany, NY, 12208 | 6 W Erie St | 4BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 287 State St | Unit 3F | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 624 Providence St, Unit 2 | 624 Providence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Hinckel Brewery Development LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Lofts at 733 Broadway | Unit 204 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 69 Trinity Place | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| 377 Hudson Ave, Unit 377 Hudson Avenue - 2nd F | 377 Hudson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Hope Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Hope?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Hope is at 142 Morton Ave listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Hope Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Hope Apartment is $1,050 at 71 chestnut street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Hope Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Hope is starting from $1,400 at 357-363 Morris St.
What is the most affordable Mount Hope Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mount Hope Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willett Apartments and starts from $1,975.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albany, NY
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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