Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pastures Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (51 Rentals)

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property at 51 Elm St

51 Elm St

AlbanyNY12202
property at 91 Columbia St

91 Columbia St

AlbanyNY12210

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property at 390 Clinton Ave

390 Clinton Ave

AlbanyNY12206
property at 11 Myrtle Ave

11 Myrtle Ave

AlbanyNY12202

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578 Madison Ave

AlbanyNY12208

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PM 63 2nd Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

PM 63 2nd Ave.

63 2nd AveAlbany, NY 12202
Student Housing
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252 state street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

252 state street

252 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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142 Morton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

142 Morton Ave

142 Morton AveAlbany, NY 12202
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336 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

336 Hudson street

336 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210
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338 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

338 Hudson street

338 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210

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363 state street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

363 state street

363 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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409 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

409 State St

409 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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256 state street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

256 state street

256 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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69 Trinity Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Trinity Place

69 Trinity PlAlbany, NY 12202
Student Housing

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Pastures, Albany, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pastures Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pastures 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 Pastures apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
Capitol GreenStudioStudio,1BA$875
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The KnickStudio DStudio,1BA$1,065
44 James205Studio,1BA$1,095
Downtown Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pastures, NY

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pastures 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 Pastures 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 Pastures apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
238 Quail St, Unit 1238 Quail St5BR,2.5BA$1.20
268 Western Ave, Unit 1268 Western Ave4BR,1BA$0.96
182 Washington Ave, Unit Third floor mansion apt.182 Washington Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
372 Morris St, Unit 372 Morris372 Morris St3BR,1BA$1.11
459 Jay St, Unit 1459 Jay St2BR,1BA$0.96
107 3rd Ave, Unit Neilzen107 3rd Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
534 Hamilton St, Unit 2534 Hamilton St1BR,1BA$0.73
18 Willett St, Unit Apt 318 Willett St2BR,1BA$1.33
Downtown Student Housing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
412 Broadway33/341BR,1.5BA$1.31

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pastures, Albany, NY

Ranked #17

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Pastures Neighborhood in Albany, NY

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pastures Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pastures?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pastures?

The cheapest apartment in Pastures is Capitol Green which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Pastures costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pastures?

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 15 regular apartments in Pastures 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 Pastures?

Cheap apartments in Pastures have an average cost of $572 which is $2,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pastures.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albany, NY

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!