Apartments for Rent in the Second Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY (723 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Albany's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Albany, NY and the best places to live with original content written by our New York area Local Expert Patrick Ryan

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Second Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Second Avenue, Albany, NY

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Albany, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Second Avenue Neighborhood in Albany, NY

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 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 Second Avenue

How much are Studio apartments in Second Avenue?

There are currently 47 Studio Apartments in Second Avenue with rent ranges from $900 to $2,180 with an average price of $1,347.

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 $990 to $2,552 with an average monthly rent of $1,564.

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 $1,100 to $4,330. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,928.

How expensive are Second Avenue Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 62 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Second Avenue on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,215 to $2,500 - averaging $1,819 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Patrick Ryan

Albany, the capital of New York state, is a renter’s haven.  With ample housing supply, little traffic and a stable economy, Albany is trending upward. I'm Patrick, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.