Apartments for Rent in Albany, CA

Prices and availability in Albany, CA were last updated on 8 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Albany, CA are: 847 Evelyn Ave., Creekside Apartments and 516 Curtis St.

The average rent in Albany, CA is $2,292.

In Albany 47% of the housing is rented out compared to 53% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 13% of Albany's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 66% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 21% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Albany are about 61 years old, on average. Of these, none have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Albany are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 23% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 63% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.