What is the average apartment size in Colonie Town?

The average size for a Colonie Town, NY apartment is 920 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Colonie Town?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Colonie Town is $1,670 per month, a 4.31% increase from last years average of $1,601.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Colonie Town?

In Colonie Town, studios rent for $1,205 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,478 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,823 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,202 per month

What is the average apartment size in Colonie Town?

The typical apartment in Colonie Town offers about 920 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Colonie Town?

Studio apartments in Colonie Town average 475 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 740 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,074 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,341 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Colonie Town?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Colonie Town include Menands ($1,577/month), Albany ($1,739/month), and Guilderland Town ($1,803/month), all below the citywide average of $1,670.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Colonie Town?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Colonie Town are Cohoes ($1,988/month), Westmere ($2,027/month), and Bethlehem ($2,161/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Colonie Town, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Colonie Town?

The typical rent budget in Colonie Town ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Colonie Town?

In Colonie Town, 20% of households rent while 80% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Colonie Town is $1,670, a 4.31% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,601.

Studio Apartments at $1,205 offer the most budget-friendly option with 475 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 740 square feet for $1,478, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,823 offer 1,074 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,341 sq ft) for $2,202, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Colonie Town, NY

Last updated: May 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,670	920 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,205	475 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,478	740 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,823	1,074 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,202	1,341 sq. ft.

Colonie Town, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Colonie Town, NY have increased by 4.31% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,601 to $1,670.

What's the typical rent budget in Colonie Town, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Colonie Town, NY (46%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Colonie Town, NY?

632 or 20% of the households in Colonie Town, NY are renter-occupied while 2,561 or 80% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Colonie Town?

Menands $1,577/month

Albany $1,739/month

Guilderland Town $1,803/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,670/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Colonie Town?

Cohoes $1,988/month

Westmere $2,027/month

Bethlehem $2,161/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Colonie Town, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Bethlehem	$2,161
Westmere	$2,027
Cohoes	$1,988
Guilderland Town	$1,803
Albany	$1,739
Menands	$1,577

Colonie Town | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Albany is 20% lower than in Bethlehem

$1,739

Albany rent is 4% higher than Colonie Town average

Average Rent $1,739

$2,161

Bethlehem rent is 29% higher than Colonie Town average

Average Rent $2,161

How Colonie Town Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Colonie Town	$1,670
New York City	$4,719
Manhattan	$5,345
Brooklyn	$3,963
Hudson Valley	$2,599
Buffalo	$1,422
Queens	$3,974
Albany	$1,739
Ithaca	$2,228
Rochester	$1,510
Syracuse	$1,754
Guilderland Town	$1,803
Bethlehem	$2,161

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Colonie Town apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.