Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Troy, NY Area Guide

Superb academic opportunities and a lively campus culture make RPI one of Upstate New York’s finest institutions

Private • Suburban • Historic • Walkable • RPI • Engineers •

Over the course of nearly two centuries, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has built a reputation as one of the top universities in the nation. The relatively small institution is best known for its robust engineering program, and in fact the school’s athletic teams are known as the Engineers. The institute strongly encourages students to get involved with extracurricular activities, with around a quarter of students participating in Greek life, three quarters playing sports at some level, and even an annual showcase for student-created computer games. The campus environment features an eclectic mix of old and new architecture, from the classic Victorian-styled West Hall to the sleek, ultra-modern EMPAC building. The hockey program has historically been quite competitive, and serves as one of the major focal points of campus culture as well as the broader Troy community. The RSI campus sits right on the edge of Downtown Troy, within easy walking distance of the city’s most popular off-hours hangouts. Manory’s Restaurant is a longtime favorite, a no-frills fixture at the corner of 4th and Congress since 1913. The area is packed with classic college bars, and late-night hotspots like I Love Pizza are perfect for an after-hours snack. The north side of campus is bordered by residential neighborhoods, while the west side blends apartments with the downtown social scene, so you have a variety of options for living arrangements while staying close to the university.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Troy, NY is $1,344 for a studio, $1,421 for one bedroom, $1,604 for two bedrooms, and $2,375 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Troy has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 665 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,344/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 689 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,421/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 977 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,604/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,427 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,375/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Troy, NY (University) is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

66 / 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.

Some Transit

38 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

45 / 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.

Scores provided by Walk Score

Schools

Gardner Dickinson School

Public

Grades PK-8

7/10

Bell Top School

Public

Grades K-5

6/10

Ps 14

Public

Grades PK-5

6/10

Ps 16

Public

Grades PK-5

5/10

Ps 18

Public

Grades K-5

5/10

Gardner Dickinson School

Public

Grades PK-8

7/10

True North Troy Preparatory Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

5/10

Knickerbacker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

4/10

Tamarac Middle School High School

Public

Grades PK-12

4/10

Troy Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

4/10

True North Troy Preparatory Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

5/10

Lansingburgh Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

4/10

Tamarac Middle School High School

Public

Grades PK-12

4/10

Troy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

4/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Peebles Island State Park
  • Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
  • Children's Museum of Science & Technology
  • Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
  • New York State Museum

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Albany International

Colleges

Top Apartments Near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Flanigan Square Lofts

Flanigan Square Lofts

547 River St,
Troy, NY 12180

$1,500 - $2,475

Studio - 2 Beds

Parkline Apartments

Parkline Apartments

39-45 Congress St,
Troy, NY 12180

$1,050 - $1,395

Studio - 2 Beds

Hudson Preserve

Hudson Preserve

2600 Beryl Way,
Latham, NY 12110

$1,901 - $2,284

1-3 Beds

Village One Apartments

Village One Apartments

587 Broadway,
Menands, NY 12204

$1,100 - $1,225

Studio - 1 Bed

The News Apartments

The News Apartments

501 Broadway,
Troy, NY 12180

$1,715 - $3,302

Studio - 3 Beds

Vicina - Modern Urban Flats

Vicina - Modern Urban Flats

100 Congress St,
Troy, NY 12180

$1,657 - $2,953

Studio - 2 Beds

The Ridge Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

6 Ridgeway Ln,
Troy, NY 12180

$1,425 - $2,375

1-3 Beds

Stoneledge LLVP, LLC

Stoneledge LLVP, LLC

18 Stoneledge Dr,
Troy, NY 12182

$1,815 - $2,040

1-2 Beds

Park Ridge

Park Ridge

3 25th St,
Troy, NY 12180

$1,205 - $1,540

1-2 Beds

Houses Near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2413-2415-2415 6th Ave

2413-2415-2415 6th Ave,
Watervliet, NY 12189

$1,550

2 Beds | 1 Bath

194 Main St

194 Main St,
Cohoes, NY 12047

$1,599

3 Beds | 1 Bath

5 Broadway

5 Broadway,
Troy, NY 12180

$1,300

1 Bed | 1 Bath

516 4th St

516 4th St,
Troy, NY 12180

$1,200

1 Bed | 1 Bath

169 7th Ave

169 7th Ave,
Troy, NY 12180

$1,700

3 Beds | 1 Bath

1101 Captain's Lookout

1101 Captain's Lookout,
Cohoes, NY 12047

$2,199

2 Beds | 2 Baths

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† 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.

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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.