Cheap Homes for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY from $700 (23 Rentals)

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property at 516 4th St

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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516 4th St

TroyNY12180
property at 130 5th Ave

$1,200 - $1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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130 5th Ave

TroyNY12180

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property at 56 Thompson St

$1,225 - $1,375

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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56 Thompson St

TroyNY12180
property at 1210 5th Ave

$1,245

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1210 5th Ave

TroyNY12180

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property at 162 River St

$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

162 River St, Unit SAGE APARTMENTS

162 River St
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Cheapest Available Rensselaer County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rensselaer County, NY is a 3 Beds unit found at City Station South in the Downtown Troy neighborhood priced from $1,065. Parkline Apartments in the Downtown Troy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City Station SouthFurnished 3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,065
Parkline Apartments102 W1BR,1BA$1,095
Hudson PointeBeacon StudioStudio,1BA$1,096
The FultonStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,175
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer County area is the $0.80 price per square foot 538 7th Ave Model at 538 7th Ave, Unit 2 in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Rensselaer County apartment is the 110 4th St Model at 110 4th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,495 with a $1.07 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.
538 7th Ave, Unit 2538 7th Ave3BR,1BA$0.80
110 4th St, Unit 1110 4th St1BR,1BA$1.07
131 Orchard Ave, Unit House for RENT131 Orchard Ave1BR,1BA$0.96
126 4th St, Unit 1126 4th St1BR,1BA$0.68
74 13th St, Unit 174 13th St1BR,1BA$0.42
121 Brunswick Rd, Unit APT 5121 Brunswick Rd1BR,1BA$1.23
381 8th St381 8th St3BR,1BA$1.32
1639 5th Ave, Unit RPI all inclusive1639 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
50-62 East Street50-62 East Street - 7A2BR,1BA$1.25
343 Congress St, Unit B343 Congress St1BR,1BA$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Rensselaer County

What type of rentals are currently available in Rensselaer County?

There are currently 497 Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY with pricing that ranges from $500 to $18,250. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rensselaer County ranging from $730 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rensselaer County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rensselaer County ranges from $730 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,820.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rensselaer County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rensselaer County range from $999 to $2,799, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $984.

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