The Apex at Crossgates
6 Crossgates Mall Rd,
Albany, NY 12203
$2,170 - $4,175
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Excelsior College Albany, NY
Adult learning made simple
Flexible
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Online
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Adult Learning
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Albany, NY is $1,250 for a studio, $1,569 for one bedroom, $1,852 for two bedrooms, and $1,952 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albany has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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382 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,250/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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705 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,569/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,004 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,852/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,279 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,952/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Excelsior College - Albany, NY (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Excelsior College - Albany, NY (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Excelsior College - Albany, NY (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Excelsior College - Albany, NY (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Grades K-5
354 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
322 Students
Public
Grades K-5
503 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
351 Students
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades K-8
873 Students
Public
Grades K-8
640 Students
KIPP Tech Valley Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
840 Students
William S Hackett Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
613 Students
Albany Community Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
685 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
Green Tech High Charter School
Public
Grades 6-12
450 Students
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Public
Grades 6-12
370 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park
- Tawasentha Park
- New York State Museum
- Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
- Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Military Bases
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.