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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY from $600 (32 Rentals)
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TroyNY12180
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2910 NY 43Averill Park, NY 12018
19 120th St
TroyNY12182
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$1,050 - $1,295Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026
Parkline Apartments
39-45 Congress StTroy, NY 12180
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$1,080 - $1,680Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Caldwell Apartments
17 State StTroy, NY 12180
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$1,095 - $1,8191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cedar Park Apartments
2500 Lavin CtTroy, NY 12180
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The Valley Green
25 Morrison AveTroy, NY 12180
11 Chatham St
NassauNY12123
280 4th St
TroyNY12180
2267 Old 6th Ave
TroyNY12180
3 Andrews Rd
TroyNY12180
1499 3rd St
RensselaerNY12144
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686 3rd Ave
TroyNY12182
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$1,200 - $1,800Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Towers on Hudson
2000 6th AveTroy, NY 12180
278 4th St
TroyNY12180
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Rensselaer County, NY Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rensselaer County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer County Studio Apartments | $1,413 | $895 | $1,710 |
| Rensselaer County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $750 | $2,375 |
| Rensselaer County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $915 | $3,880 |
| Rensselaer County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,169 | $775 | $3,207 |
| Rensselaer County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,038 | $600 | $2,325 |
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Cheapest Available Rensselaer County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Rensselaer County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Peabody Apartments priced from $1,025. Caldwell Apartments in the Downtown Troy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peabody Apartments | 133 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Caldwell Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 213-215 4th St | 213 Apt. 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Towers on Hudson | 2x1A1TH | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Harbour Point Gardens | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Primrose Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Country Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom Basic | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY
As of November 19, 2025 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 541 5th Ave, Unit 2 | 541 5th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 160 River St, Unit 160 | 160 River St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 126 4th St, Unit 1 | 126 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| 159 River St, Unit 166B | 159 River St | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
| Greenbush Station | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| 3044 6th Ave, Unit Apt. 1 | 3044 6th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 182 River St, Unit 166 River St apt C | 182 River St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Ridge Apartments | Ridge F | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| 164 River St, Unit 1 | 164 River St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 184 River St, Unit 184 River Street | 184 River St | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rensselaer County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rensselaer County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rensselaer County is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rensselaer County?
The cheapest apartment in Rensselaer County is The Peabody Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Rensselaer County costs $2,277.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rensselaer County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 70 regular apartments in Rensselaer County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rensselaer County?
Cheap apartments in Rensselaer County have an average cost of $420 which is $1,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rensselaer County.
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