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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albany, NY

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Apartments Under $200

  • the front of a red brick school building with a tree in front
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    26 Spring Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $150

Apartments Under $900

  • the front of a brick house with a staircase
    43
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    142 Morton Avenue, Albany, NY 12202
    STUDIO $850
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a building on the corner of a city street
    53
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    26 Dana Ave, Albany, NY 12208
    STUDIO $950
    1 BED $850
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • a large brick building with a red door
    39
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    252 State Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $850
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,250
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    39
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    1379 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
    STUDIO $1,295+
    1 BED $895
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a blue house with white trim on a city street
    31
    Today

    338 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $950
    2 BEDS $1,300
  • a large brick building with an archway and a sidewalk
    31
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    6 South Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12203
    STUDIO $950+
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS $1,150

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a bedroom with a bed and three windows
    57
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    88 Willett Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,015
    1 BED $1,125
    2 BEDS $1,280
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove and a window
    59
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    256 State Street, Albany, NY 12210
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    1 BED $1,050
  • a large brick building on the corner of a city street
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    17 State Street, Troy, NY 12180
    STUDIO $1,080+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,660
  • a rendering of an apartment building on a city street
    55
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    175 Jay Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,090
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a wooden floor
    65
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    59-61 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,095
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
    8
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    1383 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
    STUDIO $1,095+
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch
    46
    Today

    25 Morrison Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
    1 BED $1,095+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
    24
    Today

    27 Stanwix Street, Albany, NY 12209
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS $1,250
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    19
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    1 Bleecker Terrace, Albany, NY 12206
    1 BED $1,199+
    2 BEDS $1,389
    3 BEDS $1,800

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with a blue couch and a white table
    59
    Today

    16 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,200
    1 BED $1,415
    2 BEDS $2,195
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and large windows
    52
    Today

    66 State Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,475
    2 BEDS $1,595
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    88
    Today

    930 Broadway, Albany, NY 12210
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    1 BED $1,565
    2 BEDS $1,975
  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and wooden cabinets.
    Today

    310 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12210
    4 BEDS $1,600
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    31
    Today

    63 Mansion Blvd, Delmar, NY 12054
    1 BED $1,641+
    2 BEDS $2,109+
    3 BEDS $2,498+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen
    41
    Today

    45 Columbia Street, Albany, NY 12205
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  • a building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
    21
    Today

    31 Stanwix St, Albany, NY 12209
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
  • a building with stairs and a tree in front of it
    43
    Today

    325 State Street, Albany, NY 12210
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  • 49 Sheridan Avenue Studio Apartment for Rent
    Today

    49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
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Getting around in Albany, NY

56 /100
Somewhat Walkable
49 /100
Some Transit
67 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 56, Transit Score®: 49, Bike Score®: 67

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albany, NY?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $850 and $2,350.

How many cheap rentals are available in Albany, NY on RentCafe?

There are 51 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Albany, NY were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Albany, NY?

The average Albany, NY cheap apartment size is 387 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Albany, NY?

Cheap apartments in Albany, NY are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Albany, NY?

A cheap apartment in Albany, NY offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Renting a cheap apartment in Albany, NY

New York’s state capital, one of the first New World settlements in 1614, has twice been voted an All-America City and is currently on an upswing of redevelopment. Nanotechnology jobs and the continued presence of state education, government and health care are among the major employment sectors. The Albany Plan revitalized the city’s downtown area. Lakes, streams, rolling hills and the Hudson River are notable features. Dozens of unique neighborhoods ranging from urban revitalization housing downtown to more suburban living on the outskirts of the city give the Albany renter lots of choices.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Albany, NY? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Albany, NY has never been easier. We feature 70 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Albany, NY average. What is a cheap rent in Albany, NY? The average apartment rent in Albany is $1,716 per month so any rental south of $1,373 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Albany, NY rents go as low as $150/mo.

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