Cheap Homes for Rent in the Second Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $900 (29 Rentals)

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property at 4 Peyster St

$925 - $975

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4 Peyster St

AlbanyNY12208

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property at 130 S Pearl St

$990

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$990
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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130 S Pearl St

AlbanyNY12202
property at 127 Dove St

$1,150 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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127 Dove St

AlbanyNY12202
property at 225 S Allen St

$1,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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225 S Allen St

AlbanyNY12208

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property at 188 Spring St

$1,300 - $1,600

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$1,300 - $1,600
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$1,300 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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188 Spring St

AlbanyNY12203

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property at 864 Madison Ave

$1,350 - $1,550

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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864 Madison Ave

AlbanyNY12208

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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 26, 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
178 Western Ave, Unit 2178 Western Ave3BR,1BA$0.43
589 Washington Ave589 Washington Ave4BR,1BA$1.37
385 Orange St, Unit 1385 Orange St3BR,1BA$1.07
Downtown Student Housing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
211 Ontario St, Unit 1211 Ontario St4BR,1BA$0.48
246 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 East246 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
328 Orange St, Unit 328 Orange St328 Orange St2BR,1BA$1.29

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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

Ranked #6

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Second Avenue

What type of rentals are currently available in Second Avenue?

There are currently 725 Apartments for Rent in Second Avenue, NY with pricing that ranges from $575 to $11,896. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Second Avenue ranging from $250 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Second Avenue?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Second Avenue ranges from $250 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,285.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Second Avenue?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Second Avenue range from $650 to $4,203, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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