2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY (185 Rentals)

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1496-1498 3rd St
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1496-1498 3rd St

1496-1498 3rd StRensselaer, NY 12144
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1588 Fifth St
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1588 Fifth St

1588 Fifth StRensselaer, NY 12144
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852 Third St
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852 Third St

852 Third StRensselaer, NY 12144
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33 Partition St
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33 Partition St

33 Partition StRensselaer, NY 12144
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817 2nd St
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817 2nd St

817 2nd StRensselaer, NY 12144

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The McManus
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The McManus

20 Herrick StRensselaer, NY 12144
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Summit At Eastwyck
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Summit At Eastwyck

1 Eastwyck CirRensselaer, NY 12144
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Hampton Manor
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Hampton Manor

40-44 Catskill AveRensselaer, NY 12144
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Spaulding Apartments
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Spaulding Apartments

15-25 Forrest DrRensselaer, NY 12144
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Rensselaer, NY Local Guide

Largest Available Rensselaer 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Rensselaer, NY is found at The Rise: Downtown in the Mount Hope neighborhood and is 1,916 square feet priced from $3,500. 5 Madison Pl has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,400 square feet and currently listed start at $3,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Rensselaer:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Rise: Downtown2 BR - PH1,916 Sq Ft$3,500
5 Madison PlGarden Apartment1,400 Sq Ft$3,495
20 Park Residences2 Bed1,353 Sq Ft$1,900
Industrie ApartmentsApartment Type C11,344 Sq Ft$2,851
Kinwood ApartmentsB071,319 Sq Ft$2,212
The Monroe Apartments2BR/2.0BA1,317 Sq Ft$1,999
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC2BR/1.0BA1,300 Sq Ft$1,800
The Palmer House Apartments2BR/2.0BA1,289 Sq Ft$2,022
Albany Lofts at One Broadway2BD 2BA DEN1,235 Sq Ft$2,580
287 State StUnit 3F50 Sq Ft$1,735

Cheapest Available Rensselaer 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 16, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Rensselaer, NY is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $1,350 at Tivoli Park Apartments in the Whitehall neighborhood. The second most affordable Rensselaer 2 Bedroom is the The Elm PL - with Heat Model at Park Hill Lane Apartments starting at $1,470 in the North Albany Shaker Park neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Rensselaer is currently $2,070. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Rensselaer:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Tivoli Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,350
Park Hill Lane ApartmentsThe Elm PL - with Heat$1,470
Dutch Village ApartmentsC2$1,500
Primrose Gardens2 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,550
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom$1,550
287 State StUnit 3F$1,735
Brafferton Square Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath w/Hot Water & Heat$1,775
The Kenmore409$1,795
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC2BR/1.0BA$1,800

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Rensselaer Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rensselaer with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Rensselaer is at Tivoli Park Apartments listed at $1,350.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Rensselaer is $2,070.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rensselaer is a 1,916 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at The Rise: Downtown.

What is the average size for Rensselaer 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Rensselaer is currently 1,060 sq ft.

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