The Apex at Crossgates
6 Crossgates Mall Rd,
Albany, NY 12203
$2,190 - $4,175
1-3 Beds
Excelsior College
Albany, NY
Excelsior College - Albany, NY Area Guide
Adult learning made simple
Flexible
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Online
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Adult Learning
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Non-traditional
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Military-Friendly
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Low Residency
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Excelsior College focuses on removing obstacles to the educational goals of adult learners. Founded in 1971, Excelsior College is a private institution known for its flexible, non-resident degree programs. Transfer credits from colleges and universities as well as corporate and military training programs are liberally accepted at Excelsior. Nearly one-third of Excelsior’s students are active and reserve military and veterans. Often regarded as an online college, Excelsior’s physical campus is located in Albany, NY. The commuter campus is accessible from I-90 and I-87. Shopping opportunities abound near Excelsior with nearby Crossgates Mall and Colonie Center. New York State Museum, Times Union Center, the Egg, Palace Theatre, and Washington Park are all just a short drive from Excelsior College.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Albany, NY is $1,240 for a studio, $1,547 for one bedroom, $1,833 for two bedrooms, and $1,931 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albany has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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388 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,240/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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705 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,547/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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998 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,833/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,292 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,931/month
Average Rent
Transportation
69
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
42
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
54
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-4
354 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
322 Students
Public
Grades K-4
503 Students
Public
Grades PK-4
351 Students
Public
Grades PK-4
366 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
873 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
640 Students
William S Hackett Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
613 Students
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Public
Grades 6-12
570 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,640 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,929 Students
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Public
Grades 6-12
570 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park
- Tawasentha Park
- Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
- New York State Museum
- Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Airports
- Albany International
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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.