Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY from $600 (35 Rentals)

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property at 14 103rd St

$895 - $1,175

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14 103rd St

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property at 280 4th St

$1,150 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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280 4th St

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Spaulding Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spaulding Apartments

15-25 Forrest DrRensselaer, NY 12144
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444 River Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

444 River Lofts

444 River StTroy, NY 12180
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Hudson Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Pointe

2 Stanton StTroy, NY 12180
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Hudson Arthaus
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Arthaus

621-623 River StTroy, NY 12180
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O'Neil Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

O'Neil Apartments

2121 6th AveTroy, NY 12180
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61 Vandenburgh Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61 Vandenburgh Ave

61 Vandenburgh AveTroy, NY 12180
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22 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22 High St

22 High StRensselaer, NY 12144
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Pinetree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinetree Apartments

75-79 Church StNassau, NY 12123
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Brooke Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooke Pointe

2055 E Schodack RdCastleton On Hudson, NY 12033
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213-215 4th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

213-215 4th St

213-215 4th StTroy, NY 12180
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Cheapest Available Rensselaer County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rensselaer County, NY is a Studio unit found at Parkline Apartments in the Downtown Troy neighborhood priced from $1,050. The Valley Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkline ApartmentsG4Studio,1BA$1,050
The Valley Green1 Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1,125
The FultonStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,175
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
School OneStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,185
Flanigan Square Lofts0 bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,200
Cedar Park ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer County area is the $0.82 price per square foot 541 5th Ave Model at 541 5th Ave, Unit 2 in the starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Rensselaer County apartment is the 160 River St Model at 160 River St, Unit 160 starting at $1,550 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Downtown Troy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rensselaer County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
541 5th Ave, Unit 2541 5th Ave3BR,1BA$0.82
160 River St, Unit 160160 River St2BR,1BA$1.03
3227 7th Ave, Unit Apartment 1 (First Floor)3227 7th Ave3BR,1BA$1.02
107 3rd Ave, Unit Neilzen107 3rd Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
126 4th St, Unit 1126 4th St1BR,1BA$0.58
159 River St, Unit 166B159 River StStudio ,1BA$1.06
3044 6th Ave, Unit Apt. 13044 6th Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
182 River St, Unit 166 River St apt C182 River St2BR,1BA$1.08
184 River St, Unit 184 River Street184 River St1BR,1BA$1.18
164 River St, Unit 1164 River St2BR,1BA$1.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rensselaer County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rensselaer County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rensselaer County is at Parkline Apartments listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer County Apartment is $1,095 at Parkline Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rensselaer County is starting from $1,273 at Cedar Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rensselaer County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rensselaer County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cottage Street Apartments and starts from $1,785.

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