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Rensselaer, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rensselaer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rensselaer, NY is a Studio unit found at 449 State St in the Whitehall neighborhood priced from $895. 336 Hudson street in the Whitehall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
449 State St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$895
336 Hudson streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$900
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,000
142 Morton Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer area is the $1.41 price per square foot 35 Clinton Ave Model at 35 Clinton Ave, Unit UpperFloors/2Bedroom in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Rensselaer apartment is the 28 Glenwood Rd Model at 28 Glenwood Rd, Unit 2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
35 Clinton Ave, Unit UpperFloors/2Bedroom35 Clinton Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.41
28 Glenwood Rd, Unit 228 Glenwood Rd3BR,1BA$1.38
341 1st St, Unit 2341 1st St4BR,1BA$1.63
13 Delaware St, Unit 13 delaware st albany ny13 Delaware St2BR,1BA$1.64
396 Clinton Ave, Unit 2396 Clinton Ave3BR,1BA$1.49
246 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 East246 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
Park Hill Lane ApartmentsThe Birch PL 1 - 62BR,1BA$1.63
69 Trinity Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
328 Washington Ave, Unit 2328 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
40 Central Ave40 Central Ave1BR,1BA$1.69

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rensselaer

What type of rentals are currently available in Rensselaer?

There are currently 518 Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY with pricing that ranges from $990 to $11,045. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rensselaer ranging from $900 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rensselaer?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rensselaer ranges from $900 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,733.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rensselaer?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rensselaer range from $1,100 to $3,922, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,795.

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