Apartments for Rent in the Second Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY (829 Rentals)

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Albany's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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475 Hamilton St, Unit 2
$2,200
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475 Hamilton St, Unit 2

475 Hamilton StAlbany, NY 12203
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522 Morris St
$2,750 - $3,120
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$2,750 - $3,120
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5 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

522 Morris St

522 Morris StAlbany, NY 12208
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534 Yates St
$1,770 - $3,600
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534 Yates St

534 Yates StAlbany, NY 12208
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220 Ontario St
$2,480 - $2,800
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$2,480 - $2,800
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4 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

220 Ontario St

220 Ontario StAlbany, NY 12203

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Second Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Second Avenue, Albany, NY

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York, including Albany. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Albany, Second Avenue is one of our preferred neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and great schools for the kids to attend.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town has come to be one of our favorite higher-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, on-site concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of town is amongst the finest submarkets for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Second Avenue

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Second Avenue area of Albany, NY?

As of today, July 24, 2026, there are currently 829 available Second Avenue apartments priced from $575 to $11,896, with an average monthly rent of $2,059.

How much are Studio apartments in Second Avenue?

There are currently 336 Studio Apartments in Second Avenue with rent ranges from $900 to $2,015 with an average price of $1,548.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Second Avenue Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Second Avenue ranges from $1,050 to $3,164 with an average monthly rent of $1,649.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Second Avenue cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Second Avenue range from $990 to $4,780. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,241.

How expensive are Second Avenue Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 83 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Second Avenue on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $650 to $4,203 - averaging $1,883 for the location.

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