Apartments for Rent in Helderberg
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STUDIO$1,395+1 BED$1,695+2 BEDS$2,295+
Academy Place
102 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12209 -
STUDIO$1,700+1 BED$2,100+2 BEDS$2,750+
The Rise Midtown Square
563 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,900Base Rent$1,900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,90086 Hackett Blvd Unit 2
86 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12209 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,225Base Rent$1,225 - $1,695Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,225 - $1,695440 New Scotland Ave
440 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,175Base Rent$1,175Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,175
84 Hollywood Ave Unit 2nd Floor
84 Hollywood Ave, Albany, NY 12208 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,975Base Rent$1,975Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,975
282 New Scotland Ave Unit 282 Top
282 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 -
4 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,200459 Ontario St
459 Ontario St, Albany, NY 12208 -
4 BEDS$3,60025 Besch Ave
25 Besch Ave, Albany, NY 12209
Albany at a Glance
Helderberg Neighborhood
The Helderberg neighborhood is situated in western Albany, New York, within Albany County. This community is about 2.5 miles from the downtown area, which is about a seven-minute drive by car. This largely residential community is bounded by New Scotland Avenue on the north, Hackett Boulevard on the south, South Manning Boulevard on the west and Academy Road on the east. The zip code for the Helderberg community is 12208.
A variety of amenities can be found in and around Helderberg. Within community bounds on the west is the St. Peters Hospital, one of several medical centers near downtown Albany. The rest of this large community is residential, devoted to well-maintained single-family homes. The southeastern portion of the community is host to a school known as the Albany Academies.
Just outside of community bounds to the east is what has come to be known as the city’s University District. This area hosts The Sage Colleges – Albany Campus, Albany Law School and Albany College of Pharmacy. It is also host to several additional medical centers, including the Albany Medical Center and the Stratton VA Medical Center – Albany.
Just north of the University District, still within walking distance of Helderberg, is Washington Park. This popular city park dates back to 1686 and offers a variety of amenities, including a lake, scenic trails, tennis courts, and a playground. It hosts numerous community and city events, including an annual Columbus Day Parade and Tulip Festival.
A few minutes southwest of Helderberg, on the other side of Interstate 87, are two local golfing options. Capital Hills at Albany is a public course, which is adjacent to the Normanside Country Club. The latter is a private club that dates back to 1927. It offers a scenic 18-hole course as well as a clubhouse with dining options.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Albany
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Sheridan Hollow 739 Sq Ft $1,408/mo
- Pine Hills 766 Sq Ft $1,476/mo
- Central Avenue 701 Sq Ft $1,514/mo
- Arbor Hill 699 Sq Ft $1,578/mo
- Capitol Hill 825 Sq Ft $1,594/mo
- Center Square 763 Sq Ft $1,618/mo
- Campus Area 629 Sq Ft $1,643/mo
- Washington Park 748 Sq Ft $1,672/mo
- Downtown Albany Historic District 781 Sq Ft $1,718/mo
- Downtown Albany 769 Sq Ft $1,730/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Albany $1,712/mo
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