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Menands, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Menands Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Menands, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Valley Green priced from $895. Menands Gardens in the North Albany Shaker Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Menands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Valley GreenShared 2 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$895
Menands GardensStudio AStudio,1BA$1,185
The Knick1 Bedroom G1BR,1BA$1,195
Tivoli Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Schuyler Place1 BR1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menands, NY and Nearby

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Menands area is the $1.65 price per square foot BIRCH Model at Stonegate Apartments in the starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Menands apartment is the 1BD 1.5BA Model at Albany Lofts at One Broadway starting at $1,965 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the North Albany Shaker Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Menands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonegate ApartmentsBIRCH2BR,2BA$1.65
Albany Lofts at One Broadway1BD 1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.56
221 Stow Ave., Hudson Terrace2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.35
The Residences at Davis Pines2x12BR,1BA$1.85
Hudson Pointe2BR/1BA Livingston (Midrise)2BR,1BA$1.34
Hudson PreserveMohawk1BR,1BA$1.67
Steuben Place ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Dutch Village ApartmentsL1BR,1BA$1.83
Cottage Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
120 Jefferson St, Unit 3120 Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Menands

What type of rentals are currently available in Menands?

There are currently 259 Apartments for Rent in Menands, NY with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,288. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Menands ranging from $975 to $4,600.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Menands ranges from $975 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,991.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Menands range from $1,500 to $3,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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