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Mosaic Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic Village

55 Sargent StCohoes, NY 12047
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The Delaware
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Delaware

70 Deleware AveCohoes, NY 12047

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516 4th St

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Remsen Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Remsen Lofts

122 Remsen StCohoes, NY 12047

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Waterford, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterford, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Delaware priced from $895. Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
62 Lancaster St2Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
City Lofts of Cohoes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
The Peabody Apartments2 Bedroom D2BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterford, NY

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterford area is the $0.80 price per square foot 538 7th Ave Model at 538 7th Ave, Unit 2 in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Waterford apartment is the 3 BR, 1 BA Model at 8 Division St starting at $2,275 with a $1.42 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
538 7th Ave, Unit 2538 7th Ave3BR,1BA$0.80
8 Division St3 BR, 1 BA3BR,1BA$1.42
125 2nd Ave, Unit 1W125 2nd Ave2BR,2BA$1.36
121 Ontario St, Unit 2nd floor121 Ontario St1BR,1BA$1.30
722 2nd Ave722 2nd Ave3BR,1BA$1.59
44 Broadway, Unit 244 Broadway2BR,1BA$1.58
4 115th St, Unit 2R4 115th St2BR,1BA$1.56
City Lofts of Cohoes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54
62 Lancaster St2Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
The DelawareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 Cheap Waterford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterford Apartment is $895 at The Delaware.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waterford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterford is starting from $1,200 at 62 Lancaster St.

What is the most affordable Waterford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waterford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at City Lofts of Cohoes and starts from $2,000.

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