Apartments for Rent in the Second Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY (734 Rentals)

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Second Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Second Avenue, Albany, NY

Ranked #30

Among cities in New York 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Second Avenue

How much are Studio apartments in Second Avenue?

There are currently 50 Studio Apartments in Second Avenue with rent ranges from $900 to $2,025 with an average price of $1,340.

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 $550 to $2,783 with an average monthly rent of $1,573.

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 $1,915.

How expensive are Second Avenue Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 65 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Second Avenue on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,215 to $2,500 - averaging $1,830 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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