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Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY

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  • 4.0

    Abraxas at 90 State

    $1,400
    90 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
    (518) 671-8977
    Rent Savings

    Top rated for Amenities
    I personally appreciate the design. I have a studio but the layout makes it feel larger. I had 1 maintenance call and they acted fast.
    14 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Stainless steel + more

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  • Capitol Green - Affordable Housing

    $875
    400 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
    (518) 302-2276
    Rent Savings

    4 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Playground, Elevator + more

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  • Towne Towers

    $1,330
    12 California Avenue, Albany, NY 12205
    (518) 314-8166

    4 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, 24hr maintenance, Gym, Pool, Air conditioning, Elevator + more

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  • Park South

    $1,905
    33 New Scotland Avenue, Suite 109, Albany, NY 12208
    (518) 600-3096

    11 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Granite counters, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Stainless steel + more

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  • Reserve At Park South

    $1,500
    85 Dana Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
    (518) 759-5448

    8 units available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, Microwave, Range + more

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  • Husdon on Nine

    $1,653
    5 Farm View Drive, Albany, NY 12033
    (903) 568-8508

    5 units available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets + more

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  • 5.0

    The Mansions at Delmar Apartments

    $1,660
    63 Mansion Boulevard, Albany, NY 12054
    (518) 500-4707
    Rent Savings

    Top rated for Location
    22 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • The Apex at Crossgates

    $2,127
    1000 Apex Lane, Albany, NY 12203
    (518) 684-5784
    Rent Savings

    27 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Golf room, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dogs allowed, Stainless steel + more

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  • Oxford Heights

    $1,377
    6211 Johnston Road, Albany, NY 12203
    (970) 533-3974

    10 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more

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  • 540 Madison Ave

    $1,600
    540 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
    (518) 759-6765

    3 units available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    Pet friendly

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  • Woodlake

    $1,560
    55 Woodlake Road, Albany, NY 12203
    (518) 839-2150

    5 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Cats allowed, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Gym + more

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  • Towers of Colonie

    $1,465
    420 Sand Creek Rd, Albany, NY 12205
    (518) 559-2897

    3 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Gym, Pool, Air conditioning + more

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  • Stonehenge

    $1,450
    9 Circle Lane, Albany, NY 12203
    (518) 759-5845

    5 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Cats allowed, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more

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  • Williamsburg Village Apartments

    $1,715
    237 Georgetown Court, Albany, NY 12203
    (518) 601-3681

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Gym + more

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  • Fairwood

    $1,465
    9 Winding Brook Drive, Albany, NY 12084
    (518) 896-8680

    6 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Gym, Pool + more

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  • Corner Luxury Studio - Next to Albany Medical Center!

    $1,600
    105 Morris Street, Albany, NY 12208
    (518) 809-8324

    3 units available
    Studio • 1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel + more

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Average rent in Albany, New York

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Albany is $1,763, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,308. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$1,393Trending up
1 Bed
$1,763Trending up
2 Beds
$2,308Trending up
3+ Beds
$2,174Trending up
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in Albany

Pine Hills
Pine Hills
What it’s like to live in Pine Hills
Students and nature enthusiasts flock to Pine Hills for its affordable housing options near the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, one of the Northeast's largest inland pine barrens. The neighborhood's duplexes and garden apartments offer easy access to SUNY Albany while maintaining a residential feel. Winter transforms the streets into challenging snow obstacle courses—experience with snow tires and strategic parking proves essential. The #114 bus provides reliable transit despite limited options after midnight.
Great for
Affluent Families
Luxury Renters
Professionals
Retirees
Neighborhood vibe
Scenic
Established
Residential
Park South
Park South
What it’s like to live in Park South
Historic brownstones near Washington Park offer affordable units with original parquet floors. The Lark Street arts corridor hosts summer jazz festivals, but thin walls transmit MVP Arena concert bass until 11PM weekends. Street parking becomes competitive during legislative sessions.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Dog Owners
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Suburban
Green Spaces
Family-Friendly
Center Square
Center Square
What it’s like to live in Center Square
Historic elegance characterizes Center Square, where Victorian and Italianate row houses create distinctive architectural character blocks from the New York State Capitol. Residents enjoy Washington Park's tulip displays and summer concerts while maintaining easy walking distance to downtown employment. Though parking challenges increase with snow emergencies, the neighborhood's excellent walkability reduces car dependency. The vibrant Lark Street corridor provides diverse dining options and independent shops, while the annual homes tour showcases architectural preservation efforts that maintain the district's historic significance.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial

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Find an apartment for rent in Albany, NY

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The average rent in Albany is $1,393 for a studio, $1,763 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $2,308 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Albany Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Albany ranks on:
C
Safety and crime rate
C+
Jobs and career opportunities
B+
Recreational activities
A-
Affordability
D
Quality of schools
B
Social Life
A+
Commute time
A
Public transit
C+
Pet-friendliness

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Albany’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Albany renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received above average scores, and many received below average scores."

Key Findings in Albany include the following:

  • Albany renters gave their city an F overall.

  • The highest-rated categories for Albany were commute time (A+), public transit (A) and affordability (A-).

  • The areas of concern to Albany renters are weather (F), state and local taxes (F) and quality of local schools (D).

  • Albany earned similar scores compared to other cities in New York like Buffalo (F) and Syracuse (F), but earned lower marks than Rochester (B) and New York City (C+).

  • Albany did relatively poorly compared to cities nationwide, including Boston (A), San Francisco (B+) and Pittsburgh (B+).

  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

    For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

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Living in Albany, NY

Welcome to historic Albany--capital of New York state, and one of the oldest surviving settlements of the original colonies. Whew! As the city's been in existence since the early 17th century, there's lots of historical catching up to do. But, first things first, let's find you an apartment...

Historic preservation and urban renewal projects have kept the city from the sad fate of its Rust Belt neighbor, Buffalo

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  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.