Cheap Homes for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY from $600 (9 Rentals)

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property at 109 Ida St

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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109 Ida St, Unit 109 - 2

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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

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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 Parkline Apartments in the Downtown Troy neighborhood priced from $1,095. Hudson Pointe in the Troy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkline Apartments204 E1BR,1BA$1,095
Hudson Pointe2BR/1BA Livingston (Midrise)2BR,1BA$1,170
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer County area is the $0.72 price per square foot 31 Sheridan Ave Model at 31 Sheridan Ave, Unit 31 Sheridan Ave #2 in the in the Troy neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Rensselaer County apartment is the 342 9th St Model at 342 9th St, Unit 2 floor starting at $1,500 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the 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.
31 Sheridan Ave, Unit 31 Sheridan Ave #231 Sheridan Ave3BR,1BA$0.72
342 9th St, Unit 2 floor342 9th St3BR,1BA$0.74
305 Jackson St305 Jackson St3BR,1BA$0.81
160 River St, Unit 160160 River St2BR,1BA$1.03
522 2nd St, Unit 522 2nd St522 2nd St3BR,1BA$0.93
126 4th St, Unit 1126 4th St1BR,1BA$0.58
131 Orchard Ave, Unit House for RENT131 Orchard Ave1BR,1BA$0.96
159 River St, Unit 166B159 River StStudio ,1BA$1.06
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 499 Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer County, NY with pricing that ranges from $750 to $18,250. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rensselaer County ranging from $695 to $4,400.

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 $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,681.

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 $750 to $3,067, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $695 to $2,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 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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