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326 Madison Ave
AlbanyNY12210
285 Washington Ave
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146 Clinton St
AlbanyNY12202
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190 Jefferson St
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Rensselaer, NY Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Rensselaer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,519 | $1,095 | $2,200 |
| Rensselaer 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,885 | $1,495 | $2,150 |
| Rensselaer 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,260 | $1,550 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Rensselaer Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Rensselaer, NY is a Studio unit found at 256 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 142 Morton Ave | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 336 Hudson street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 363 state street | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Kenmore | 404 | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY
As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2BD 2BA Model at Albany Lofts at One Broadway in the in the North Albany Shaker Park neighborhood starting from $2,333. The second greatest value Rensselaer apartment is the 1 Ten Broeck St Model at 1 Ten Broeck St, Unit Lower Level starting at $2,195 with a $1.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Lofts at One Broadway | 2BD 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 1 Ten Broeck St, Unit Lower Level | 1 Ten Broeck St | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 287 State St | Unit 3F | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| The Monroe | Plan 508 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Hinckel Brewery Development LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 271 Hudson Ave, Unit Garden Floor | 271 Hudson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 412 Broadway | 33/34 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| 179 Elk St, Unit Floor 1 | 179 Elk St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 28 Dove St, Unit 1 | 28 Dove St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 241 Elm St, Unit 241 #1 | 241 Elm St | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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There are currently 507 Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,411. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rensselaer ranging from $850 to $3,400.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rensselaer ranges from $850 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,671.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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