Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Washington Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $600 (54 Rentals)

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property at 390 Clinton Ave

390 Clinton Ave

AlbanyNY12206

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property at 578 Madison Ave

578 Madison Ave

AlbanyNY12208

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property at 634 Western Ave

634 Western Ave

AlbanyNY12203
property at 718 Western Ave

718 Western Ave

AlbanyNY12203

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252 state street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

252 state street

252 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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336 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

336 Hudson street

336 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210
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338 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

338 Hudson street

338 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210
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363 state street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

363 state street

363 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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409 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

409 State St

409 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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256 state street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

256 state street

256 State StAlbany, NY 12210

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Upper Washington Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Washington Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Washington Avenue area of Albany, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Colvin Avenue Commons priced from $733. Capitol Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Upper Washington Avenue apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colvin Avenue Commons2BR2BR,1BA$733
Capitol GreenStudioStudio,1BA$875
Campus View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$968
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
252 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Downtown Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Washington Avenue, NY

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Washington Avenue area is the $1.20 price per square foot 238 Quail St Model at 238 Quail St, Unit 1 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $3,000. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
238 Quail St, Unit 1238 Quail St5BR,2.5BA$1.20
268 Western Ave, Unit 1268 Western Ave4BR,1BA$0.96
182 Washington Ave, Unit Third floor mansion apt.182 Washington Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
459 Jay St, Unit 1459 Jay St2BR,1BA$0.96
67 Sand Creek Rd, Unit 167 Sand Creek Rd1BR,1BA$1.04
Crestwood Townhomes2BR Monroe Townhome2BR,1BA$1.23
Downtown Student Housing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
105 Manning Blvd, Unit 1105 Manning Blvd2BR,1BA$1.25
The Residence at Capital HillsB2BR,1.5BA$1.56
250 2nd St, Unit #1250 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.11

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Washington Avenue, Albany, NY

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings 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, NY. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Upper Washington Avenue Neighborhood in Albany, NY

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Capitol Green which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Upper Washington Avenue costs $3,200.

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 31 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 $601 which is $2,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Washington Avenue.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

Written by: Patrick Ryan

Albany, the capital of New York state, is a renter’s haven.  With ample housing supply, little traffic and a stable economy, Albany is trending upward. I'm Patrick, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.