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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 252 state street in the Arbor Hill neighborhood priced from $850. 142 Morton Ave in the Whitehall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
252 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
142 Morton AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
@HudsonPark0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
256 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,100
325 State StreetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2nd Floor Model at 8 Madison Pl in the in the Mount Hope neighborhood starting from $1,935. The second greatest value Rensselaer apartment is the Unit 3F Model at 287 State St starting at $1,735 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Arbor Hill 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.
8 Madison Pl2nd Floor1BR,1BA$0.97
287 State StUnit 3F2BR,1BA$1.16
33 Morris St, Unit 233 Morris St3BR,1BA$1.34
Albany Lofts at One Broadway1BD 1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.56
Hinckel Brewery Development LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
33 Spring St, Unit carriage house33 Spring St2BR,1BA$1.49
412 Broadway33/341BR,1.5BA$1.31
49 Marshall St, Unit 49 Marshall St49 Marshall St3BR,1BA$1.58
49 Broadway, Unit floor 249 Broadway1BR,1BA$1.53
241 Elm St, Unit 241 #1241 Elm St1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rensselaer

What type of rentals are currently available in Rensselaer?

There are currently 503 Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY with pricing that ranges from $900 to $3,399. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rensselaer ranging from $850 to $4,200.

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 $850 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,974.

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 $1,150 to $3,399, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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