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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 priced from $895. Caldwell Apartments in the Downtown Troy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,085. 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
Caldwell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,085
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
The Overlook1 Bed/1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,100
The FultonStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY

As of August 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 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Greenbush Station starting at $1,495 with a $1.25 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$0.97
Greenbush Station2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.25
627 4th Ave, Unit 2627 4th Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
184 River St, Unit 184 River Street184 River St1BR,1BA$1.18
221 Stow Ave., Hudson Terrace2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.35
164 River St, Unit 1164 River St2BR,1BA$1.18
677 2nd Ave, Unit 2677 2nd Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
Hudson Pointe2BR/1BA Livingston (Midrise)2BR,1BA$1.31
49 Broadway, Unit floor 249 Broadway1BR,1BA$1.53
7 118th St, Unit 7 118th St., Troy, NY 1217 118th StStudio ,1BA$1.24

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 $650 to $4,872. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rensselaer County ranging from $800 to $4,200.

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 $800 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,102.

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 $3,641, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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