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property at 49 Chestnut St

49 Chestnut St

RensselaerNY12144

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property at 48 Ida St

48 Ida St, Unit 1

48 Ida St
TroyNY12180

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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 Valley Green in the Downtown Troy neighborhood priced from $895. The Peabody Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $985. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Valley GreenShared 2 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$895
The Peabody Apartments233Studio,1BA$985
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The Overlook1 Bed Classic1BR,1BA$1,100
The FultonStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 160 River St Model at 160 River St, Unit 160 in the in the Downtown Troy neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Rensselaer County apartment is the 108 4th St Model at 108 4th St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $1,695 with a $1.21 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.
160 River St, Unit 160160 River St2BR,1BA$0.97
108 4th St, Unit 2nd Floor108 4th St3BR,1BA$1.21
182 River St, Unit 166 River St apt C182 River St2BR,1BA$1.08
Greenbush Terrace2x2A2BR,2BA$1.18
164 River St, Unit 1164 River St2BR,1BA$1.18
184 River St, Unit 184 River Street184 River St1BR,1BA$1.18
1639 5th Ave, Unit RPI all inclusive1639 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
97 Congress St, Unit 1st floor97 Congress St1BR,1BA$1.11
118 4th St, Unit Brownstone apt top floor118 4th St1BR,1BA$1.28
The Valley GreenShared 2 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Rensselaer County

What type of rentals are currently available in Rensselaer County?

There are currently 480 Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,823. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rensselaer County ranging from $550 to $3,995.

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 $550 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,455.

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 $975 to $3,823, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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