Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albany
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 1 BATH$575Base Rent$575Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$575 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$585Base Rent$585Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$585716 State St Unit 716 State Street
716 State St, Albany, NY 12203 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 1 BATH$750Base Rent$750Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$750310 Western Ave Unit 2
310 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 -
STUDIO$875+1 BED$975+2 BEDS$1,100+Capitol Green
400 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$95034 Washington St
34 Washington St, Rensselaer, NY 12144 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$968+1 BED$1,131+Base Rent$968 - $1,251Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$968 - $1,251Campus View Apartments
10 Brevator St, Albany, NY 12203 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$975Private room available in clean, well maintained home - UTILITIES INCLUDED Unit 1st Floor - 2
559 Myrtle Ave, Albany, NY 12208 -
4 BEDS, 1 BATH$975Private room available in clean, well maintained home - UTILITIES INCLUDED Unit 2nd Floor - 4
559 Myrtle Ave, Albany, NY 12208 -
STUDIO$975
256 state street
256 State St, Albany, NY 12210 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,00091 Columbia St Unit 3F
91 Columbia St, Albany, NY 12210 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,00051 Elm St Unit 2
51 Elm St, Albany, NY 12202 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,00051 Elm St Unit 3
51 Elm St, Albany, NY 12202 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000
51 Elm St Unit 4
51 Elm St, Albany, NY 12202 -
STUDIO$1,050+2 BEDS$1,495+11 South Lake Ave
11 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12203 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,050Base Rent$1,050Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,05064 Central Ave Unit First Floor Studio
64 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,050Base Rent$1,050Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,050130 S Pearl St
130 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,050Base Rent$1,050Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,05078 Dove St
78 Dove St, Albany, NY 12210 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,050479 State St Unit 7
479 State St, Albany, NY 12203 -
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252 State St, Albany, NY 12210 -
1 BED$1,05071 chestnut street
71 Chestnut St, Albany, NY 12210 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,070Base Rent$1,070Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,070246 Delaware Ave Unit 2 West
246 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209 -
2 BEDS$1,100+3 BEDS$1,600+4 BEDS$1,700+5 BEDS$2,500+Downtown Student Housing
491 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12203 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,100359 Washington Ave Unit Basement
359 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,100192 Lark St Unit 7
192 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,100484 Washington Ave
484 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12203 -
STUDIO$1,225+1 BED$1,125+2 BEDS$1,280+3 BEDS$1,215+Willett Apartments
88 Willett St, Albany, NY 12210 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,131537 Clinton Ave Unit Floor 2
537 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,195Student-Friendly 1-Bedroom Apartment | Heat & Hot Water Included | Steps from Center Square Unit 3R
152 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,200Base Rent$1,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,200377 Hudson Ave Unit 377 Hudson Avenue - 2nd F
377 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY 12210 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,20018 Lily St Unit 2
18 Lily St, Albany, NY 12205 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,200135 Madison Ave Unit 135 Madison Ave- 2
135 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12207 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,200110 Lark St
110 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,200
123 N. Lake Unit 1
123 N Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
1 BED$1,205+3 BEDS$1,435+
Swinburne Commons Apartments
526 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,225Bright & Spacious 1-Bedroom Apartment Perfect for Students | Heat & Hot Water Included | Near Cen... Unit 2F
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Albany at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in Downtown Albany Neighborhood in Albany, NY
When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Albany, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Albany.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 277 cheap apartments available in Downtown Albany, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Albany
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Sheridan Hollow 709 Sq Ft $1,427/mo
- Central Avenue 752 Sq Ft $1,445/mo
- Campus Area 564 Sq Ft $1,447/mo
- Capitol Hill 767 Sq Ft $1,485/mo
- Center Square 693 Sq Ft $1,570/mo
- Arbor Hill 678 Sq Ft $1,575/mo
- Pine Hills 784 Sq Ft $1,589/mo
- Westlawn 944 Sq Ft $1,592/mo
- Downtown Albany Historic District 747 Sq Ft $1,615/mo
- Washington Park 776 Sq Ft $1,621/mo
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