Cheap Homes for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY from $600 (11 Rentals)

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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. Cedar Park Apartments in the Downtown Troy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkline ApartmentsG4Studio,1BA$1,050
Cedar Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,055
The FultonStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,175
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Hudson Pointe1BR/1BA Tivoli (Midrise)1BR,1BA$1,188

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer County area is the $1.03 price per square foot 160 River St Model at 160 River St, Unit 160 in the in the Downtown Troy neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Rensselaer County apartment is the 8 Florence Pl Model at 8 Florence Pl, Unit 2 starting at $1,700 with a $1.19 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.
160 River St, Unit 160160 River St2BR,1BA$1.03
8 Florence Pl, Unit 28 Florence Pl3BR,1BA$1.19
3227 7th Ave, Unit Apartment 1 (First Floor)3227 7th Ave3BR,1BA$1.02
3229 7th Ave, Unit 2 Second Floor Apartment3229 7th Ave4BR,1BA$1.02
40 Northern Dr, Unit #140 Northern Dr3BR,2BA$1.21
126 4th St, Unit 1126 4th St1BR,1BA$0.58
159 River St, Unit 166B159 River StStudio ,1BA$1.06
110 Williams Street Aly, Unit RPI HOUSING 2 bed110 Williams Street Aly2BR,1BA$1.08
182 River St, Unit 166 River St apt C182 River St2BR,1BA$1.13
164 River St, Unit 1164 River St2BR,1BA$1.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Rensselaer County

What type of rentals are currently available in Rensselaer County?

There are currently 484 Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY with pricing that ranges from $750 to $18,250. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rensselaer County ranging from $695 to $3,300.

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 $695 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,609.

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 $989 to $3,038, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $695 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $984.

Expert Rental Resources

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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