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  2. Building Photo - 211 Ontario St
    4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $575
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    Base Rent$575
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$575

    211 Ontario St Unit 1

    211 Ontario St, Albany, NY 12203
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  12. Building Photo - 246 Delaware Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $990
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$990
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$990

    246 Delaware Ave Unit 1 East

    246 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209
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  13. Building Photo - 130 S Pearl St
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $990
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$990
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$990

    130 S Pearl St

    130 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202
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  17. Building Photo - 547 Hamilton St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    547 Hamilton St Unit 1 Front

    547 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12203
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  18. Building Photo - 40 Central Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,550+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100 - $1,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,550

    40 Central Ave

    40 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
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  28. Building Photo - The Elouise
    STUDIO
    $1,200+
    1 BED
    $1,450+

    The Elouise

    11 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12203
  36. Building Photo - 560 Park Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    560 Park Ave Unit 560-1

    560 Park Ave, Albany, NY 12208
  37. Building Photo - 21 Elk St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,250

    21 Elk St

    21 Elk St, Albany, NY 12207
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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 214 cheap apartments available in Downtown Albany, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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