Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $600 (16 Rentals)
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Capitol Green

238 Ontario St
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11 South Lake Ave

59 Ontario St

Downtown Student Housing

50 Elberon Pl

30 Bradford St
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323 Washington Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill Studio Apartments | $941 | $800 | $1,150 |
| West Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $650 | $1,900 |
| West Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $1,100 | $1,775 |
| West Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,300 | $2,500 |
| West Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $1,100 | $2,860 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Hill Neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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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. Downtown Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable West Hill apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Tivoli Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Capitol Crossings | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Danker Village | 1 Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Hill, NY
As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Hill area is the $0.73 price per square foot 534 Hamilton St Model at 534 Hamilton St, Unit 2 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value West Hill apartment is the 589 Washington Ave Model at 589 Washington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,780 with a $1.37 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 534 Hamilton St, Unit 2 | 534 Hamilton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 589 Washington Ave, Unit 1 | 589 Washington Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 799 Park Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom 1 bath 799 Park | 799 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Eleftheria | Sia | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| 12 Corning St, Unit 1st. Floor | 12 Corning St | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 847 Jay St, Unit Second floor | 847 Jay St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Montclair | Tribeca | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 211 Ontario St, Unit Studio | 211 Ontario St | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
| Capitol Green | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Hill, Albany, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 11 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 $843 which is $2,157 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Hill.
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