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Cheapest Available Rensselaer County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rensselaer County, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments priced from $1,100. The Fulton in the Downtown Troy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
The FultonStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,150
The Valley Green1 Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1,195
Towers on Hudson0x1S1THStudio,1BA$1,200
213-215 4th St213 Apt. 32BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer County area is the $1.24 price per square foot 9 Hawthorne Ave Model at 9 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Downtown Troy neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Rensselaer County apartment is the 3044 6th Ave Model at 3044 6th Ave, Unit Apt. 3 starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot . 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.
9 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 2nd floor9 Hawthorne Ave3BR,1BA$1.24
3044 6th Ave, Unit Apt. 33044 6th Ave3BR,1BA$1.15
Greenbush Station2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.25
13 Main St, Unit Hoosick #213 Main St2BR,1BA$1.08
Greenbush Terrace2x2A2BR,2BA$1.27
102 11th St, Unit 2nd Flr102 11th St3BR,1BA$1.41
817 3rd St, Unit 1817 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.86
221 Stow Ave., Hudson Terrace2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.35
658 4th St, Unit 1658 4th St2BR,1BA$1.09
School One2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.41

Frequently Asked Questions about Rensselaer County

What type of rentals are currently available in Rensselaer County?

There are currently 492 Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY with pricing that ranges from $950 to $3,880. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rensselaer County ranging from $850 to $3,950.

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 $850 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,799.

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 $3,207, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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