Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Second Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (98 Rentals)

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21 Myrtle Ave
$1,220 - $1,265
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$1,220 - $1,265
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

21 Myrtle Ave

21 Myrtle AveAlbany, NY 12202
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560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1
$1,250
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$1,250
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560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1

560 Park AveAlbany, NY 12208
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property at 568 Park Ave

$1,295

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568 Park Ave

AlbanyNY12208
property at 188 Spring St

$1,300 - $1,600

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188 Spring St

AlbanyNY12203

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Second Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

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 449 State St priced from $895. 256 state street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Second Avenue apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
449 State St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$895
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,000
287 State St280/1Studio,1BA$1,025
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Downtown Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Second Avenue, NY

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Second Avenue area is the $0.17 price per square foot 2nd Floor Model at 370-372 Morris St in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Second Avenue apartment is the 268 Western Ave Model at 268 Western Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.96 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
370-372 Morris St2nd Floor3BR,1BA$0.17
268 Western Ave, Unit 1268 Western Ave4BR,1BA$0.96
238 Quail St, Unit 1238 Quail St5BR,2.5BA$1.20
475 Hamilton St, Unit 2475 Hamilton St4BR,1BA$1.10
178 Western Ave, Unit 2178 Western Ave3BR,1BA$0.43
459 Jay St, Unit 1459 Jay St2BR,1BA$0.96
385 Orange St385 Orange St4BR,1BA$1.11
211 Ontario St, Unit 1211 Ontario St4BR,1BA$0.48
246 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 East246 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
713 State St, Unit BASEMENT UNIT713 State St1BR,1BA$1.31

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Second Avenue, Albany, NY

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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

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 256 state street which is listed at $950, 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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