Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY

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The Apex at Crossgates

$2,190

1000 Apex Lane, Albany, NY 12203

(518) 684-5784

37 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Albany is $1,720+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,337+. Rent rates updated 4 days ago

Studio: $1,584+
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1 Bed: $1,720+
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2 Beds: $2,337+
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3+ Beds: $2,153+
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* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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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:

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.

View our national survey results.

Mansion Area

What's it like to live in Mansion Area?

Historic grandeur defines Mansion Area, where imposing 19th-century homes create one of Albany's most architecturally significant neighborhoods near the governor's residence. Residents enjoy Washington Park's seasonal tulip displays and walking access to downtown employment. Though some buildings show years of wear requiring maintenance knowledge beyond typical renter experience, the trade-off comes in architectural details and craftsmanship unavailable in newer construction. The neighborhood's location provides the perfect balance of residential character while maintaining proximity to both government offices and cultural institutions.

Great for

Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters

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Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY

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