Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY

Prices and availability in Albany, NY were last updated on 13 May 2026.

The best apartments in Albany, NY are: 6 South Lake, 336 Hudson street, Astro Apartments, The Kennedy and 26 Spring Street.

The average rent in Albany, NY is $1,691.

The price range for a studio apartment in Albany, NY is between $800 and $2,475.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Albany, NY is between $650 and $2,327.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Albany, NY is between $850 and $3,411.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Albany, NY is between $800 and $2,500.

In Albany, 62% of the residents are renting compared to 38% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Albany's rentals, 81% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% 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 48 years old, on average. Of these, 23% 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 5 stories. About 67% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 23% are mid-rises, and 16% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Albany are around 12% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.