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$1,500 / Month

1 Forest Ave

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Albany, NY 12208

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,280 SF

About This Property

Charming first floor, three bedroom apartment in quiet Albany (Helderberg) neighborhood available on 9/1/2023. Located just steps from New Scotland Ave restaurants, shops and bus stop. Within one mile of Albany Medical Center, St Peter's, Sage College of Albany, Albany Law School, Maria College. Off street parking is available (1 spot), laundry units on site. New windows in dining room, bathroom & kitchen. Freshly painted bedroom, bathroom and kitchen being painted prior to move-in. Great location for graduate students and young professionals.

1 Forest Ave is a house located in Albany County and the 12208 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Albany City School District attendance zone.

Location
1 Forest Ave, Albany,
NY 12208
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Albany

Albany, New York combines historic architecture and contemporary living along the Hudson River. As the Capital District's center, the city balances government operations with welcoming neighborhoods. Current rental trends show moderate growth, with average rents ranging from $1,284 for studios to $1,914 for three-bedroom units, with an overall average of $1,506. The market has seen modest increases, with year-over-year changes varying from 1.8% to 3.5% across different unit sizes.

Albany's neighborhoods each offer distinct characteristics. Center Square features well-preserved row houses near local shops and restaurants, while Pine Hills sits close to educational institutions. Washington Park, an 81-acre green space designed in 1876, hosts summer concerts and provides winter recreation including ice skating. The Empire State Plaza and the New York State Capitol building create Albany's recognizable skyline.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 515 Sq Ft $1,395 $1,697 $1,855
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 820-827 Sq Ft $850 $2,002 $2,230
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1232 Sq Ft $1,225 $2,720 $4,780
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1300 Sq Ft $1,950 — —
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 3754 Sq Ft $900 $3,290 $5,500
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
The Sage Colleges, Albany
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Albany Medical College
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Albany Law School
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
The College of Saint Rose
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
1 Forest Ave is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from The Sage Colleges, Albany. It is also near Albany Medical College and Albany Law School.
Schools
Delaware Community School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
276 Students
Nearby
New Scotland Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
451 Students
Attendance Zone
William S Hackett Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
613 Students
Attendance Zone
Albany High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,929 Students
Attendance Zone
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
94 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

1 Forest Ave is near Albany International, located 9.6 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
Amsterdam Amtrak Station
Drive: 48 min 34.3 mi
Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
Drive: 52 min 35.5 mi
Hudson Amtrak Station
Drive: 54 min 38.6 mi
Pittsfield Amtrak Station
Drive: 65 min 41.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Albany International
 Drive: 21 min 9.6 mi

Walkability Near 1 Forest Ave Albany, NY 12208

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1 Forest Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
City Square Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Delaware Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Crestwood Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
1 Forest Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
New York State Museum
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park
 Drive: 11 min 4.3 mi
Elm Avenue Park
 Drive: 13 min 6.2 mi
Children's Museum of Science & Technology
 Drive: 16 min 8.5 mi
1 Forest Ave has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including New York State Museum, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, and Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Capital District Psychiatric Center
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
St. Peter's Hospital
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
1 Forest Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.1 miles, the nearest is Capital District Psychiatric Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Barnes Map Air Guard Station
Drive: 99 min 78.5 mi
Westover Air Reserve Base
Drive: 111 min 87.5 mi
1 Forest Ave is 78.5 miles from Barnes Map Air Guard Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including Westover Air Reserve Base.

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