Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (29 Rentals)

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5 Stephen St

AlbanyNY12202
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11 Myrtle Ave

AlbanyNY12202

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PM 63 2nd Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

PM 63 2nd Ave.

63 2nd AveAlbany, NY 12202
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142 Morton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

142 Morton Ave

142 Morton AveAlbany, NY 12202

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69 Trinity Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Trinity Place

69 Trinity PlAlbany, NY 12202

South End, Albany, NY Local Guide

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 142 Morton Ave priced from $850. Capitol Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
Capitol GreenStudioStudio,1BA$875
Campus View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$968
@HudsonPark0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Downtown Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100
69 Trinity PlaceSpacious Studio Minutes from Times Union, Alban...Studio,1BA$1,195
Capitol Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,199
Tivoli Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
44 James202Studio,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, NY

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.16 price per square foot Unit 3F Model at 287 State St in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $1,735. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
287 State StUnit 3F2BR,1BA$1.16
The MonroePlan 5082BR,2BA$1.59
Downtown Student Housing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
The Kenmore6202BR,2BA$1.83
17 Bleecker Pl, Unit 2nd FL17 Bleecker Pl2BR,1BA$1.17
The EleftheriaSia2BR,2BA$1.57
412 Broadway33/341BR,1.5BA$1.31
Forrest Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.63
Kinwood ApartmentsA1A1BR,1.5BA$1.72
Capitol GreenStudioStudio ,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End, Albany, NY

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South End Neighborhood in Albany, NY

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South End?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South End is at 142 Morton Ave listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment is $975 at Capitol Green.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South End Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South End is starting from $1,100 at Capitol Green.

What is the most affordable South End Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tivoli Park Apartments and starts from $1,560.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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