
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Second Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $1,000 (41 Rentals)


91 Columbia St

51 Elm St

5 Irving St

50 Elberon Pl

147 Eagle St

578 Madison Ave

The Knick
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83 Columbia St

537 Clinton Ave

The Apartments at 66 State

37 Parkwood St

541 Clinton Ave

@HudsonPark
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31 Dana Ave, Unit 1

405 Hamilton St

285.5 Hudson Ave

Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments

362 Madison Ave

44 James

309 State St

PM 63 2nd Ave.
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142 Morton Ave

71 chestnut street

409 State St

252 state street

Merchant Walter House

363 state street
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357-363 Morris St

762-764 Madison Ave

Hinckel Brewery Development LLC

105 Morris Apartments

1 Macnaughton Ave

1 Macnaughton Ave

Primrose Gardens
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22 High St
Second Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Second Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,556 | $1,050 | $1,980 |
Second Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $1,000 | $2,230 |
| Second Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $950 | $4,780 |
| Second Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $1,200 | $2,100 |
| Second Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $575 | $2,860 |
| Second Avenue 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,809 | $2,500 | $3,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSecond Avenue, Albany, NY
Ranked #6
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Second Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Second Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Second Avenue is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Second Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Second Avenue is 71 chestnut street which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Second Avenue costs $3,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Second Avenue?
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 7 regular apartments in Second Avenue 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 Second Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Second Avenue have an average cost of $378 which is $3,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Second Avenue.
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