
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pine Hills Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (43 Rentals)
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320 Quail St

366 New Scotland Ave

4 Peyster St

705 Hudson Ave

4 Peyster St

559 Myrtle Ave

282 Manning Blvd
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Downtown Student Housing

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666 Madison Ave, Unit 666 Madison Avenue

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560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1

Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments

19 Elberon Pl

190 Spring St

23 Benson St

39 S Lake Ave
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568 Park Ave

205 S Allen St

357 Morris St

762 Madison Avenue

The Elouise

25 Woodlawn Ave, Unit apt 6

188 Spring St, Unit 2

20 Edison Ave, Unit 2
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36 S Main Ave, Unit 1

Capitol Green

3 S Main Ave

Western Ave. Apartments

775 Myrtle Ave

132 Spring St

225 S Allen St

50 Manning Blvd
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504 Morris St

864 Madison Ave

442 Hudson Ave

100 Ryckman Ave

594 Madison Ave

199 South Allen Apartments

37 Parkwood St

588 Madison Ave
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Swinburne Commons Apartments

115 N Allen St

184 Quail St
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hills Studio Apartments | $1,987 | $1,950 | $2,025 |
| Pine Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $1,100 | $2,260 |
| Pine Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,200 | $3,500 |
| Pine Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $1,395 | $2,750 |
| Pine Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $575 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 43 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 2 Beds unit found at Downtown Student Housing priced from $1,100. Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here are the most affordable Pine Hills apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments | New Scotland Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| 357 Morris St | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Swinburne Commons Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,435 |
| The Elouise | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 762 Madison Avenue | 762 Madison Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 148 Manning Blvd | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pine Hills, NY
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pine Hills area is the $0.72 price per square foot 74 N Allen St Model at 74 N Allen St, Unit 2 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Pine Hills apartment is the 475 Hamilton St Model at 475 Hamilton St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 N Allen St, Unit 2 | 74 N Allen St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 475 Hamilton St, Unit 2 | 475 Hamilton St | 4BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 589 Washington Ave | 589 Washington Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 211 Ontario St, Unit 1 | 211 Ontario St | 4BR,1BA | $0.48 |
| 30 S Main Ave, Unit 3L | 30 S Main Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| 36 S Main Ave, Unit 1 | 36 S Main Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Swinburne Commons Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 357 Morris St | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1 | 560 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pine Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pine Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Pine Hills is Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments which is listed at $1,335, while the average apartment in Pine Hills costs $1,800.
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 9 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 $677 which is $1,123 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pine Hills.
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