Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $600 (13 Rentals)

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property at 390 Clinton Ave

390 Clinton Ave

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24 Rawson St

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West Hill, Albany, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Hill area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at Capitol Green priced from $875. Capitol Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable West Hill apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol GreenStudioStudio,1BA$875
Capitol Crossings1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Downtown Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100
Tivoli Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Danker Village1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Hill, NY

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Hill 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 West Hill 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 West Hill 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
459 Jay St, Unit 1459 Jay St2BR,1BA$0.96
589 Washington Ave, Unit 1589 Washington Ave4BR,1BA$1.37
893 Park Ave, Unit #1 First Floor893 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.42
Downtown Student Housing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
The EleftheriaSia2BR,2BA$1.57
12 Corning St, Unit 1st. Floor12 Corning St3BR,1BA$1.81
Colvin Avenue Commons1BR1BR,1BA$1.71
Capitol GreenStudioStudio ,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Hill, Albany, NY

Ranked #23

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 West Hill Neighborhood in Albany, NY

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Hill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Hill?

The cheapest apartment in West Hill is Capitol Green which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in West Hill costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Hill?

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 4 regular apartments in West Hill 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 West Hill?

Cheap apartments in West Hill have an average cost of $164 which is $2,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Hill.

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