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  1. Building Photo - 211 Ontario St
    4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $575
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    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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  3. Living room - 310 Western Ave
    4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750

    310 Western Ave Unit 2

    310 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
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  7. Building Photo - 2208 12th St
    5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$850

    2208 12th St

    2208 12th St, Troy, NY 12180
  8. Building Photo - 343 Congress St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $860
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$860
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$860

    343 Congress St Unit B

    343 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180
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  9. Building Photo - 126 4th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $890
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$890
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$890

    126 4th St Unit 1

    126 4th St, Troy, NY 12180
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  12. Building Photo - 317 19th St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    317 19th St Unit 2F

    317 19th St, Watervliet, NY 12189
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  13. Building Photo - Kelsey Commons
    STUDIO
    $925+
    1 BED
    $1,150+
    2 BEDS
    $1,310+
    3 BEDS
    $1,510+

    Kelsey Commons

    2301 Cambridge Rd, Schenectady, NY 12304
  21. Building Photo - Block 75
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $1,135+
    3 BEDS
    $1,080+
    4 BEDS
    $990+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$990 - $1,165
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$990 - $1,165

    Block 75

    1475 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
    (518) 707-1164
  22. 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
  24. Building Photo - 36 College Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    36 College Ave Unit 2W

    36 College Ave, Troy, NY 12180
  25. Living Room (1BR) - Campus View Apartments
    STUDIO
    $1,048+
    1 BED
    $1,148+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,048 - $1,288
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,048 - $1,288

    Campus View Apartments

    10 Brevator St, Albany, NY 12203
  27. Building Photo - 1110 5th Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    1110 5th Ave Unit #1

    1110 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12180
  29. Building Photo - Hudson Pointe
    Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $1,209+
    2 BEDS
    $1,349+

    Hudson Pointe

    2 Stanton St, Troy, NY 12180
  37. Building Photo - 106 Lancaster St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    106 Lancaster St

    106 Lancaster St, Cohoes, NY 12047
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Albany, NY Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in 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 Albany.

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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 738 cheap apartments available in Albany Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Colonie Central High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,640 Students
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Albany High School

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Grades 9-12
2,929 Students
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William S Hackett Middle School

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Grades 6-8
613 Students
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Glenmont Elementary School

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Grades K-5
382 Students

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