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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY from $500 (28 Rentals)
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44 W Van Vechten St, Unit 1
44 W Van Vechten StAlbany, NY 12209
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AlbanyNY12210
31-33 N Pearl St
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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$1,0751 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
386 Madison Ave, Unit Garden Level
386 Madison AveAlbany, NY 12210
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578 Madison Ave
AlbanyNY12208
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AlbanyNY12202
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AlbanyNY12206
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AlbanyNY12202
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Rensselaer, NY Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rensselaer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rensselaer Studio Apartments | $1,330 | $995 | $1,980 |
| Cheap Rensselaer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $650 | $2,345 |
| Cheap Rensselaer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $1,100 | $3,085 |
| Cheap Rensselaer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $1,215 | $2,694 |
| Cheap Rensselaer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,100 | $2,250 |
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Cheapest Available Rensselaer Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Rensselaer, NY is a Studio unit found at 142 Morton Ave in the Whitehall neighborhood priced from $850. @HudsonPark in the Whitehall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Morton Ave | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| @HudsonPark | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 256 state street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 71 chestnut street | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Knick | Studio F | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Tivoli Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Park Hill Lane Apartments | The Hickory PL | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY
As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer area is the $1.32 price per square foot House Model at 25 Besch Ave in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Rensselaer apartment is the 2BD 2BA DEN Model at Albany Lofts at One Broadway starting at $2,580 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the North Albany Shaker Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rensselaer apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 25 Besch Ave | House | 6BR,3.5BA | $1.32 |
| Albany Lofts at One Broadway | 2BD 2BA DEN | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 182 Washington Ave, Unit Third floor mansion apt. | 182 Washington Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 427 S Pearl St, Unit 3rd Fl | 427 S Pearl St | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 107 3rd Ave, Unit Neilzen | 107 3rd Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 412 Broadway | 33/34 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| The Lofts at 733 Broadway | Unit 204 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 15 John St, Unit 1 | 15 John St | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 44 W Van Vechten St, Unit 1 | 44 W Van Vechten St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 375 State Street, Unit Garden Apt | 375 State Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rensselaer Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rensselaer?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rensselaer is at 142 Morton Ave listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment is $1,050 at 256 state street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rensselaer is starting from $1,329 at Tivoli Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Rensselaer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rensselaer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brafferton Square Apartments and starts from $1,895.
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