
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South End area of Albany.


11 South Lake Ave

Downtown Student Housing

The Knick

Willett Apartments

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83 Columbia St

The Apartments at 66 State
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Slip 12

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253 Park Ave, Unit Beautiful 1 BR Apartment

@HudsonPark

930 On Broadway

Capitol Crossings

Tivoli Park Apartments

Loudon Arms
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Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments

44 James

Danker Village

The Kennedy

Academy Place

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7 Madison Pl, Unit Studio

96- 100 Chestnut St
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17 Ash Grove Pl

PM 63 2nd Ave.

142 Morton Ave

146 Clinton St

69 Trinity Place

18 Second Ave

11 Osborne St
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79 Second Ave

Primrose Gardens

The McManus
South End, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South End Studio Apartments | $1,491 | $968 | $1,980 |
| South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,120 | $2,230 |
| South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,195 | $4,780 |
| South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,215 | $2,752 |
| South End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,700 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South End Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at Campus View Apartments priced from $968. Downtown Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $968 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| The Knick | 1 Bedroom G | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| 69 Trinity Place | Spacious Studio Minutes from Times Union, Alban... | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| @HudsonPark | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Capitol Crossings | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments | Park Row 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,284 |
| 44 James | G11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, NY
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.29 price per square foot House Model at 25 Besch Ave in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value South End apartment is the Plan 508 Model at The Monroe starting at $2,385 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Arbor Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Besch Ave | House | 6BR,3.5BA | $1.29 |
| The Monroe | Plan 508 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| The Eleftheria | Sia | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 412 Broadway | 33/34 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| The Lofts at 733 Broadway | Unit 204 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 69 Trinity Place | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| The McManus | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 253 Park Ave, Unit Beautiful 1 BR Apartment | 253 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 11 South Lake Ave | Large 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South End is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End?
The cheapest apartment in South End is The Knick which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in South End costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South End?
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 9 regular apartments in South End 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 South End?
Cheap apartments in South End have an average cost of $2,175 which is $825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End.
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