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Delmar, NY Area Guide

Charming cafes and tree-lined streets right outside of Albany

Suburban Wooded Commuter Convenient Golf

A suburb of Albany, the city of Delmar sits about six miles southwest of Downtown. Such close proximity to the capital city of New York State affords residents to unbeatable attractions. The New York State Museum, Washington Park, Palace Theatre, and Times Union Center are all within reach of Delmar.

Home to the Normanside Country Club and surrounding community parks, residents of this charming suburb enjoy outdoor recreation. And if you have a pup in town, venture over to the Normanskill Farm Dog Park. A variety of restaurants and small businesses sit along Delaware Avenue in the heart of town. After you find your cozy rental in the city, grab a cup of coffee at the Perfect Blend Café & Bakery, or enjoy some pub food at O’Slattery’s Irish Restaurant and Pub.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Delmar, NY is $1,957 for one bedroom, $2,145 for two bedrooms, and $2,911 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Delmar has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,957/month
842 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Delmar, NY is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

54 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

41 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Eagle Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Elsmere Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Hamagrael Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
  • Elm Avenue Park
  • Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park
  • New York State Museum
  • Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

Airports

  • Albany International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.