Cheap Apartments for Rent in Colonie, NY from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Colonie Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Colonie, NY is a Studio unit found at 1395 Hudson in the Campus Area neighborhood priced from $1,175. Luna Studios in the Campus Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colonie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1395 HudsonStudio AStudio,1BA$1,175
Luna StudiosKing StudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The Hudson Student LivingS2Studio,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonie, NY and Nearby

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colonie area is the $1.38 price per square foot 1239 Western Ave Model at 1239 Western Ave, Unit 1239A western ave in the in the Campus Area neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Colonie apartment is the Model B1 Model at 1700 Designer Residences South starting at $2,200 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Dunes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1239 Western Ave, Unit 1239A western ave1239 Western Ave3BR,2BA$1.38
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel B12BR,2BA$1.80
1700 Designer Residences NorthTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Landmark AlbanyThe Nano1BR,1BA$2.35
The Apex at CrossgatesBlue Heron1BR,1BA$2.43
Block75Hudson A2BR,2BA$1.27
Astro ApartmentsShared 2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
The Hudson Student LivingS1Studio ,1BA$3.96
1395 HudsonStudio FStudio ,1BA$3.87
Luna StudiosKing StudioStudio ,1BA$3.97

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Getting Around Colonie, NY

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonie Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonie Apartment is $2,085 at The Apex at Crossgates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Colonie Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Colonie is starting from $1,800 at 1700 Designer Residences North.

What is the most affordable Colonie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Colonie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1700 Designer Residences North and starts from $2,400.

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