The Apex at Crossgates
6 Crossgates Mall Rd,
Albany, NY 12203
$2,170 - $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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Albany, NY is $1,244 for a studio, $1,564 for one bedroom, $1,849 for two bedrooms, and $1,979 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albany has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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383 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,244/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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708 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,564/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,002 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,849/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,265 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,979/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
Essentials are more spread out in Excelsior College - Albany, NY (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 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
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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570 Students
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Grades 6-12
450 Students
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Grades 6-12
370 Students
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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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