
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 12204 ZIP Code of Albany, NY from $300 (25 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 12204?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
12204 Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $1,100 | $1,650 |
12204 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $1,095 | $2,600 |
12204 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $1,200 | $2,900 |
12204 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,500 | $2,652 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 12204 ZIP Code Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in 12204?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in 12204 is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in 12204?
The cheapest apartment in 12204 is Renshaw Apartments which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in 12204 costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 12204?
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 5 regular apartments in 12204 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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