
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterford, NY from $600 (30 Rentals)
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The Peabody Apartments

11 Lancaster St

194 Main St, Unit 1R

192 Main St, Unit 1R

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32 124th St, Unit 32 124th street Troy NY

27 Vliet St
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44 Congress St

366 4th Ave, Unit 27

62 Lancaster St

27 Hamilton St, Unit 3

159 Main St

170 Lancaster St

366 4th Ave, Unit 21
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121 Ontario St, Unit 2nd floor

Lansingburgh Apartments

Mosaic Village

196 10th St

195 9th St

The Delaware

16 2nd St
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134 Remsen Street

Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments

51 Lansing St

516 4th St

Remsen Lofts

140 5th Ave

428 7th Ave
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130 5th Ave

662 2nd Ave
Waterford, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Waterford Studio Apartments | $925 | $925 | $925 |
| Cheap Waterford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $950 | $2,317 |
| Cheap Waterford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $1,200 | $2,644 |
| Cheap Waterford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,295 | $3,840 |
| Cheap Waterford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $1,295 | $2,325 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delaware | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Diamond Rock Terrace Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| 62 Lancaster St | 2Bed/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| City Lofts of Cohoes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Peabody Apartments | 2 Bedroom D | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 538 7th Ave, Unit 2 | 538 7th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 8 Division St | 3 BR, 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 125 2nd Ave, Unit 1W | 125 2nd Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 121 Ontario St, Unit 2nd floor | 121 Ontario St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 722 2nd Ave | 722 2nd Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 44 Broadway, Unit 2 | 44 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 4 115th St, Unit 2R | 4 115th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| City Lofts of Cohoes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 62 Lancaster St | 2Bed/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Delaware | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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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