Cheap Apartments for Rent in Colonie, NY from $990 (27 Rentals)

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property at 80 Lowell St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 14
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80 Lowell St, Unit 2

80 Lowell St
AlbanyNY12205
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19 Homestead St, Unit 3
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19 Homestead St, Unit 3

19 Homestead StAlbany, NY 12203
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property at 1949 Western Ave
$1,345 - $1,750
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1949 Western Ave

AlbanyNY12203
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property at 504 Morris St
$1,325
2 Bedroom Rentals
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504 Morris St

AlbanyNY12208
property at 864 Madison Ave
$1,350 - $1,550
3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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864 Madison Ave

AlbanyNY12208

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Shaker Run Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Run Apartments

900 Shaker RunAlbany, NY 12205
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property at 11 King Ave
$1,550
3 Bedroom Rentals
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11 King Ave

AlbanyNY12206

Colonie, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colonie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Colonie, NY is a Studio unit found at 1395 Hudson in the Campus Area neighborhood priced from $1,495. The Hudson Student Living in the Campus Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colonie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1395 HudsonStudio A1Studio,1BA$1,495
The Hudson Student LivingS2Studio,1BA$1,650
The Apex at CrossgatesBlue Heron1BR,1BA$2,170
Landmark AlbanyThe Hudson1BR,1BA$2,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonie, NY

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonie area is the $1.33 price per square foot 34 N Elmhurst Ave Model at 34 N Elmhurst Ave, Unit House in the in the Campus Area neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Colonie apartment is the 7 Gilmore Ter Model at 7 Gilmore Ter, Unit 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 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.
34 N Elmhurst Ave, Unit House34 N Elmhurst Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.33
7 Gilmore Ter, Unit 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath7 Gilmore Ter2BR,1BA$1.21
Schuyler Commons2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.99
1A Saybrook Dr, Unit 1A1A Saybrook Dr3BR,1.5BA$1.95
Landmark AlbanyThe Hudson1BR,1BA$2.13
1A Van Buren Ave, Unit First Floor1A Van Buren Ave2BR,1BA$2.44
4 Katherine Rd, Unit Unit B 4 Katherine Road4 Katherine Rd2BR,1BA$2.07
The Apex at CrossgatesBlue Heron1BR,1BA$2.53
19 Homestead St, Unit 319 Homestead St2BR,1BA$1.41
Block 75Hudson A2BR,2BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonie Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Colonie?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Colonie is at 1395 Hudson listed at $1,495.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonie Apartment is $2,170 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 $2,294 at Schuyler Commons.

What is the most affordable Colonie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Colonie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Apex at Crossgates and starts from $3,400.

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