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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Second Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (42 Rentals)
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91 Columbia St
AlbanyNY12210
238 Ontario St
AlbanyNY12203
31-33 N Pearl St
AlbanyNY12207
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$1,015 - $2,005Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Willett Apartments
88 Willett StAlbany, NY 12210
390 Clinton Ave
AlbanyNY12206
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$1,050 - $1,800Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
361 State St
361 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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$1,100 - $1,350Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
@HudsonPark
160 Myrtle AveAlbany, NY 12202
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$1,100 - $3,7002 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Downtown Student Housing
491 Hamilton StAlbany, NY 12203
578 Madison Ave
AlbanyNY12208
5 Irving St
AlbanyNY12202
11 Myrtle Ave
AlbanyNY12202
418 Sheridan Ave
AlbanyNY12206
139 Madison Ave
AlbanyNY12202
4 Sheridan Ave
AlbanyNY12207
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$1,1501 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
40 Central Ave, Unit 2 Fifth Floor
40 Central AveAlbany, NY 12206
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103 Ten Broeck St
AlbanyNY12210
135 Madison Ave
AlbanyNY12207
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Newly Renovated Apartments in Pine Hills
775 Myrtle AveAlbany, NY 12208
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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 | $1,405 | $1,015 | $1,980 |
| Second Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $650 | $2,215 |
| Second Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,100 | $4,330 |
| Second Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $1,100 | $2,900 |
| Second Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,650 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Second Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Cheapest Available Second Avenue Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Second Avenue area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 142 Morton Ave priced from $850. 336 Hudson street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Second Avenue apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Morton Ave | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 336 Hudson street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 71 chestnut street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 363 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 256 state street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 44 James | 205 | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| @HudsonPark | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Second Avenue, NY
As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Second Avenue area is the $1.04 price per square foot 24b Thacher St Model at 24b Thacher St, Unit 24B Thacher st in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Second Avenue apartment is the 238 Quail St Model at 238 Quail St, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Second Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 24b Thacher St, Unit 24B Thacher st | 24b Thacher St | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| 238 Quail St, Unit 1 | 238 Quail St | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| 268 Western Ave, Unit 1 | 268 Western Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 1 Ten Broeck St, Unit Lower Level | 1 Ten Broeck St | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| 414 Broadway, Unit 201 | 414 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 459 Jay St, Unit 1 | 459 Jay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Hinckel Brewery Development LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 412 Broadway | 33/34 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| 57 Washington Ave, Unit 2 | 57 Washington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across New York and customized analysis for Central Albany. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
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.
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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 71 chestnut street which is listed at $1,000, 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 11 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 $846 which is $2,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Second Avenue.
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