Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY

Prices and availability in Albany, NY were last updated on 2 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Albany, NY are: The Kennedy, 44 James, 39 Columbia Street, Steuben Place Apartments and Willett Apartments.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Albany, NY is between $800 and $2,055.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Albany, NY is between $800 and $2,325.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Albany, NY is between $850 and $3,132.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Albany, NY is between $800 and $2,350.

In Albany 62% of the housing is rented out compared to 38% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 14% of Albany's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 80% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.