
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Second Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $990 (26 Rentals)


138 Morton Ave

Downtown Student Housing

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21 Myrtle Ave

Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments

120 Philip St
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69 Alexander St

23 Benson St

19 Elberon Pl

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459 Jay St, Unit 1

188 Spring St

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328 Orange St, Unit 328 Orange St
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17 Ash Grove Pl

Fort Fredrick Apartments

336 Hudson street

State Street Tower Apartments

Knox Street Apartments

395 Livingston Ave
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252 state street

775 Myrtle Ave

338 Hudson street

221 Lancaster St

67 chestnut street

100 Ryckman Ave
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504 Morris St

594 Madison Ave
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 | $1,548 | $900 | $2,015 |
| Second Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $994 | $2,653 |
Second Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $990 | $4,780 |
| Second Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $650 | $3,983 |
| Second Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,269 | $575 | $7,755 |
| Second Avenue 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,746 | $700 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSecond Avenue, Albany, NY
Ranked #14
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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Second Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Second Avenue is Downtown Student Housing which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Second Avenue costs $3,200.
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 12 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 $671 which is $2,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Second Avenue.
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