
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Washington Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $500 (84 Rentals)
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1395 Hudson

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178 Western Ave, Unit 2

320 Quail St

366 New Scotland Ave

366 New Scotland Ave

204 Washington Ave

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Campus View Apartments

559 Myrtle Ave

44 Quail St, Unit 2
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287 State St

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713 State St, Unit BASEMENT UNIT

59 Ontario St

Downtown Student Housing

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40 Central Ave, Unit 2 Fifth Floor

418 Sheridan Ave

Luna Studios

Willett Apartments

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506 3rd St, Unit 506 3rd St #2

5 Irving St
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441 State St

4 King Ave

762 Madison Avenue

357 Morris St

20 Park Residences

450 Hamilton St, Unit 1

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560 Park Ave, Unit 560-1

Park Row and New Scotland Gardens Apartments

Tivoli Park Apartments

568 Park Ave
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718 Western Ave

Capitol Crossings

88 Ontario St

19 Elberon Pl

190 Spring St

23 Benson St

1056 Central Ave

459 Jay St, Unit 1

39 S Lake Ave

600 Livingston Ave
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Towne Towers

Danker Village Apartments

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385 Orange St

96- 100 Chestnut St

254 Sheridan Ave

Fort Fredrick Apartments

Livingston School Apartments

Capitol Green

449 State St

336 Hudson street
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Upper Washington Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Washington Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Washington Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,260 | $650 | $2,015 |
| Upper Washington Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $995 | $2,250 |
| Upper Washington Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $1,135 | $4,780 |
| Upper Washington Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $650 | $2,902 |
| Upper Washington Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $575 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper Washington Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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Cheapest Available Upper Washington Avenue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Washington Avenue area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 449 State St priced from $895. Campus View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Upper Washington Avenue apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449 State St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Campus View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $948 |
| 256 state street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 363 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 287 State St | 280/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| 71 chestnut street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Washington Avenue, NY
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Washington 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 Upper Washington 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 Upper Washington Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370-372 Morris St | 2nd Floor | 3BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 268 Western Ave, Unit 1 | 268 Western Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 238 Quail St, Unit 1 | 238 Quail St | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| 475 Hamilton St, Unit 2 | 475 Hamilton St | 4BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 178 Western Ave, Unit 2 | 178 Western Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.43 |
| 87 Homestead Ave, Unit Apartment TWO | 87 Homestead Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 459 Jay St, Unit 1 | 459 Jay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 385 Orange St | 385 Orange St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 211 Ontario St, Unit 1 | 211 Ontario St | 4BR,1BA | $0.48 |
| 713 State St, Unit BASEMENT UNIT | 713 State St | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Best Local Schools in Upper Washington Avenue, Albany, NY
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Washington Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Washington Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Washington Avenue is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Washington Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Washington Avenue is 256 state street which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Upper Washington Avenue costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Washington 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 27 regular apartments in Upper Washington 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 Upper Washington Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Upper Washington Avenue have an average cost of $474 which is $2,526 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Washington Avenue.
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