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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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  2. Building Photo - 829 Washington Ave
    4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$650

    829 Washington Ave

    829 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
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  3. Building Photo - 36 Farm St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $695

    36 Farm St

    36 Farm St, Troy, NY 12180
  7. Building Photo - 126 4th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750

    126 4th St Unit 1

    126 4th St, Troy, NY 12180
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  12. Living room - 310 Western Ave
    4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$800

    310 Western Ave Unit 2

    310 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
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  16. 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
  17. Building Photo - 43 Elm St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$925

    43 Elm St Unit 3

    43 Elm St, Albany, NY 12202
  18. Living Room (1BR) - Campus View Apartments
    STUDIO
    $948+
    1 BED
    $1,148+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$948 - $1,248
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$948 - $1,248

    Campus View Apartments

    10 Brevator St, Albany, NY 12203
  23. Building Photo - Block 75
    $195 Off
    Price Drop. $195 Off
    1 BED
    $1,645+
    2 BEDS
    $1,135+
    3 BEDS
    $1,080+
    4 BEDS
    $985+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$985 - $1,645
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$985 - $1,645

    Block 75

    1475 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
    (518) 707-1164
  36. Building Photo - 1208 Broadway
    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

    1208 Broadway Unit 1

    1208 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
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  37. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    78 Dove St

    78 Dove St, Albany, NY 12210
  41. Building Photo - 246 Delaware Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,070
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,070
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,070

    246 Delaware Ave Unit 2 West

    246 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209
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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.

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

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Colonie Central High School

Public High School

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

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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
613 Students
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Shaker Road Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
354 Students
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Veeder Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
503 Students
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Henry Johnson Charter School

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Public
Grades K-5
338 Students

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