Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pine Hills Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $800 (18 Rentals)
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3 S Main Ave

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Pine Hills, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pine Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pine Hills Studio Apartments | $1,191 | $875 | $1,950 |
Pine Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $850 | $2,185 |
Pine Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $1,100 | $3,055 |
Pine Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $1,395 | $2,100 |
Pine Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,700 | $2,540 |
Pine Hills 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,853 | $2,300 | $3,330 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pine Hills Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Cheapest Available Pine Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pine Hills area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at Capitol Green priced from $875. 11 S Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Pine Hills apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capitol Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
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 | $1,103 |
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pine Hills, NY
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills 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 |
449 Hamilton St, Unit A | 449 Hamilton St | 4BR,1BA | $1.66 |
459 Jay St, Unit 1 | 459 Jay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
556 Park Ave, Unit 2 | 556 Park Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.60 |
589 Washington Ave, Unit 1 | 589 Washington Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
The Eleftheria | Sia | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
584 Madison Ave, Unit 1 | 584 Madison Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Getting Around the Pine Hills Neighborhood in Albany, NY
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Pine Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pine Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pine Hills is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pine Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Pine Hills is Capitol Green which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Pine Hills costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pine Hills?
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 4 regular apartments in Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills?
Cheap apartments in Pine Hills have an average cost of $175 which is $3,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pine Hills.
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