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Colonie, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colonie Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Colonie, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 1700 Designer Residences North in the Dunes neighborhood priced from $1,375. 1395 Hudson in the Campus Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colonie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1700 Designer Residences NorthOneBedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
1395 HudsonStudio GStudio,1BA$1,495
Schuyler Commons2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$2,226
The Apex at CrossgatesPearl Crescent1BR,1BA$2,400
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel G2BR,2BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonie, NY and Nearby

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonie area is the $1.57 price per square foot Model F Model at 1700 Designer Residences South in the in the Dunes neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Colonie apartment is the 10 Woolard Ave Model at 10 Woolard Ave, Unit 2nd FL starting at $1,450 with a $1.01 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.
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel F2BR,2BA$1.57
10 Woolard Ave, Unit 2nd FL10 Woolard Ave2BR,1BA$1.01
Schuyler Commons2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.98
The Apex at CrossgatesPearl Crescent1BR,1BA$2.50
Block 75Hudson A2BR,2BA$1.44
1700 Designer Residences NorthOneBedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Astro ApartmentsShared 2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.72
1395 HudsonStudio GStudio ,1BA$4.82

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonie

What type of rentals are currently available in Colonie?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Colonie, NY with pricing that ranges from $985 to $4,175. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Colonie ranging from $1,200 to $4,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Colonie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Colonie ranges from $1,200 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,261.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Colonie?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Colonie range from $1,080 to $3,460, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $985.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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