Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Troy Neighborhood of Troy, NY from $600 (30 Rentals)

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$1,150 - $1,200

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444 River Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

444 River Lofts

444 River StTroy, NY 12180
Student Housing
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Hudson Arthaus
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Arthaus

621-623 River StTroy, NY 12180
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O'Neil Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

O'Neil Apartments

2121 6th AveTroy, NY 12180
Senior Living
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213-215 4th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

213-215 4th St

213-215 4th StTroy, NY 12180
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The Hudson
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hudson

201 River StTroy, NY 12180
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Downtown Troy, Troy, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Troy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Troy area of Troy, NY is a Studio unit found at The Fulton priced from $1,175. Flanigan Square Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Troy apartments for rent in Troy, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FultonStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,175
Flanigan Square Lofts0 bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,200
The Rise Collar CityStudio DStudio,1BA$1,400
G Properties at Park Place, LLC1 Bed, Rear View1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Troy, NY

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Troy area is the $1.03 price per square foot 160 River St Model at 160 River St, Unit 160 in the in the Downtown Troy neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Downtown Troy apartment is the 1609 Highland Ave Model at 1609 Highland Ave, Unit B starting at $2,090 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Downtown Troy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Troy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
160 River St, Unit 160160 River St2BR,1BA$1.03
1609 Highland Ave, Unit B1609 Highland Ave4BR,1BA$1.39
126 4th St, Unit 1126 4th St1BR,1BA$0.58
159 River St, Unit 166B159 River StStudio ,1BA$1.06
182 River St, Unit 166 River St apt C182 River St2BR,1BA$1.08
204 1st St, Unit #3204 1st St3BR,1BA$1.42
164 River St, Unit 1164 River St2BR,1BA$1.18
184 River St, Unit 184 River Street184 River St1BR,1BA$1.18
2636 5th Ave, Unit 22636 5th Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
46 Ida St, Unit 246 Ida St2BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Troy, Troy, NY

Ranked #1

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Troy Neighborhood in Troy, NY

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Troy Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Troy?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Troy is under $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Troy?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Troy is Flanigan Square Lofts which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Downtown Troy costs $1,802.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Troy?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 68 regular apartments in Downtown Troy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Troy?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Troy have an average cost of $582 which is $1,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Troy.

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