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

11 South Lake Ave
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390 Clinton Ave

Capitol Crossings

24 Rawson St

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353 3rd St

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West Hill, Albany, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Hill Studio Apartments | $1,041 | $875 | $1,200 |
West Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $975 | $1,850 |
West Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $1,100 | $2,000 |
West Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,450 | $2,100 |
West Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,700 | $2,400 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capitol Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Capitol Crossings | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Downtown Student Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
Tivoli Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Danker Village | 1 Bedroom with Den | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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238 Quail St, Unit 1 | 238 Quail St | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
268 Western Ave, Unit 1 | 268 Western Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.96 |
459 Jay St, Unit 1 | 459 Jay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
589 Washington Ave, Unit 1 | 589 Washington Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.37 |
893 Park Ave, Unit #1 First Floor | 893 Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Downtown Student Housing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
The Eleftheria | Sia | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
12 Corning St, Unit 1st. Floor | 12 Corning St | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Colvin Avenue Commons | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Capitol Green | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Hill, Albany, NY
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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