Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Washington Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $600 (44 Rentals)

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390 Clinton Ave

AlbanyNY12206
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578 Madison Ave

AlbanyNY12208
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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
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325 State Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

325 State Street

325 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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100 Chestnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Chestnut St

100 Chestnut StAlbany, NY 12210
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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
336 Hudson streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$950
Campus View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$968
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,000
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
256 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 October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Washington Avenue area is the $0.37 price per square foot 428 Hudson Ave Model at 428 Hudson Ave, Unit One Bedroom Apartment 1F in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Upper Washington Avenue apartment is the Unit 3F Model at 287 State St starting at $1,735 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Arbor Hill 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.
428 Hudson Ave, Unit One Bedroom Apartment 1F428 Hudson Ave1BR,1BA$0.37
287 State StUnit 3F2BR,1BA$1.16
1057 Washington Ave, Unit First Floor1057 Washington Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
589 Washington Ave, Unit 1589 Washington Ave4BR,1BA$1.37
Crestwood Townhomes2BR Monroe Townhome2BR,1BA$1.17
67 Sand Creek Rd, Unit 167 Sand Creek Rd1BR,1BA$1.07
271 Hudson Ave, Unit Garden Floor271 Hudson Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
Downtown Student Housing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
258 S Allen St, Unit 258 S.Allen 1 st258 S Allen St2BR,1BA$1.23
239 Elm St, Unit 239 #2239 Elm St1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Washington Avenue, Albany, NY

Ranked #32

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 $3,000.

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 24 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 $712 which is $2,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Washington Avenue.

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