Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albany
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$350 -
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1 BED$999+2 BEDS$733+5 BEDS$1,529+Colvin Avenue Commons
60 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
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1 BED$1,050252 state street
252 State St, Albany, NY 12210 -
STUDIO$875+1 BED$975+2 BEDS$1,100+Capitol Green
400 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$9254 Peyster St
4 Peyster St, Albany, NY 12208 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$92583 S Lake Ave Unit 2
83 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12203 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$9506 W Lawrence St
6 W Lawrence St, Albany, NY 12206 -
STUDIO$968+1 BED$1,131+Campus View Apartments
10 Brevator St, Albany, NY 12203 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,00031-33 N Pearl St Unit 4B
31-33 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,00059 Ontario St Unit 2
59 Ontario St, Albany, NY 12206 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000
91 Columbia St Unit 3F
91 Columbia St, Albany, NY 12210 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000132 Central Ave Unit 2R
132 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000253 State St
253 State St, Albany, NY 12210 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000238 Ontario St Unit 1
238 Ontario St, Albany, NY 12203 -
STUDIO$1,015+1 BED$1,125+2 BEDS$1,280+3 BEDS$1,215+Willett Apartments
88 Willett St, Albany, NY 12210 -
STUDIO$1,050+1 BED$1,150+2 BEDS$1,200+3 BEDS$1,800+
361 State St
361 State St, Albany, NY 12210 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,050390 Clinton Ave Unit 1B
390 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,05040 Frost Pl
40 Frost Pl, Albany, NY 12205 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,050159 Lark St Unit BSMT
159 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210 -
1 BED$1,050256 state street
256 State St, Albany, NY 12210 -
1 BED$1,05071 chestnut street
71 Chestnut St, Albany, NY 12210 -
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STUDIO$1,095
44 James
61 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,095146 Clinton St
146 Clinton St, Albany, NY 12202 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,095285 Washington Ave Unit 3L
285 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
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$1,100578 Madison Ave Unit 3R
578 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,10011 Myrtle Ave Unit Basement
11 Myrtle Ave, Albany, NY 12202 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,100
5 Irving St Unit 3
5 Irving St, Albany, NY 12202 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,100
418 Sheridan Ave Unit Second Floor
418 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12206 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,100
139 Madison Ave Unit 139 Madison Ave- 2
139 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,100484 Washington Ave
484 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12203 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,125353 3rd St Unit #3
353 3rd St, Albany, NY 12206 -
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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 278 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
- Center Square 673 Sq Ft $1,433/mo
- Central Avenue 739 Sq Ft $1,439/mo
- Capitol Hill 716 Sq Ft $1,450/mo
- Pine Hills 829 Sq Ft $1,497/mo
- Sheridan Hollow 750 Sq Ft $1,521/mo
- Arbor Hill 716 Sq Ft $1,538/mo
- Washington Park 716 Sq Ft $1,543/mo
- Downtown Albany 765 Sq Ft $1,594/mo
- Burt Farm 742 Sq Ft $1,599/mo
- Park South 722 Sq Ft $1,620/mo
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