
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pine Hills Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (24 Rentals)
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829 Washington Ave

310 Western Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

705 Hudson Ave

559 Myrtle Ave

11 South Lake Ave

Downtown Student Housing

152 Western Ave
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634 Western Ave

762 Madison Avenue

357 Morris St

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498 Washington Ave

190 Spring St

19 Elberon Pl

88 Ontario St
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31 Parkwood St

530 3rd St, Unit Apt 2

Capitol Green

Western Ave. Apartments

775 Myrtle Ave

99 Winthrop Ave

Swinburne Commons Apartments

442 Hudson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hills Studio Apartments | $1,326 | $1,050 | $1,995 |
| Pine Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $1,225 | $2,230 |
| Pine Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,200 | $3,485 |
| Pine Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,395 | $1,980 |
| Pine Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $575 | $2,720 |
| Pine Hills 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,887 | $2,350 | $4,000 |
| Pine Hills 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,714 | $2,599 | $5,480 |
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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 11 South Lake Ave priced from $1,050. Downtown Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Pine Hills apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 South Lake Ave | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Swinburne Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| 762 Madison Avenue | 762 Madison Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 357 Morris St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pine Hills, NY
As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pine Hills area is the $0.17 price per square foot 2nd Floor Model at 370-372 Morris St in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Pine Hills apartment is the 206 Ontario St Model at 206 Ontario St starting at $2,300 with a $0.99 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370-372 Morris St | 2nd Floor | 3BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 206 Ontario St | 206 Ontario St | 4BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 6 W Erie St, Unit 6 w erie st, Albany, NY, 12208 | 6 W Erie St | 4BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 556 Park Ave, Unit 2 | 556 Park Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 310 Western Ave, Unit 2 | 310 Western Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.59 |
| 589 Washington Ave | 589 Washington Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 807 Myrtle Ave, Unit Top Floor | 807 Myrtle Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 211 Ontario St, Unit 1 | 211 Ontario St | 4BR,1BA | $0.48 |
| Swinburne Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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 Swinburne Commons Apartments which is listed at $1,205, while the average apartment in Pine Hills costs $3,120.
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 12 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 $290 which is $2,830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pine Hills.
Expert Rental Resources
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