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Rental Market Trends in Albany, NY

What is the average rent in Albany, NY?

$1,532/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Albany, NY is $1,532 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Albany rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Albany, you can expect to pay about $1,233 per month for a studio, $1,532 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,819 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,933 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,233/month
389 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,532/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,819/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,933/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,040/month
273 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,773/month
922 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,369/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,450/month
1,583 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,228/month
125 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,680/month
712 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,677/month
651 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,007/month
714 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,666/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,769/month
1,320 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Albany, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $22 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Albany, NY
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Albany, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albany?

Based on current rent prices, Pine Hills, Central Avenue and Sheridan Hollow are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albany.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pine Hills
$1,351/month
942 Sq Ft
Central Avenue
$1,419/month
625 Sq Ft
Sheridan Hollow
$1,473/month
697 Sq Ft
Center Square
$1,493/month
666 Sq Ft
Washington Park
$1,502/month
678 Sq Ft
Capitol Hill
$1,512/month
788 Sq Ft
Arbor Hill
$1,534/month
691 Sq Ft
Park South
$1,614/month
932 Sq Ft
Downtown Albany Historic District
$1,660/month
702 Sq Ft
Downtown Albany
$1,666/month
750 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albany?

Based on current rent prices, Dunes, Fort Orange Manor and New Scotland Avenue Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albany.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Dunes
$2,258/month
927 Sq Ft
Fort Orange Manor
$2,258/month
927 Sq Ft
New Scotland Avenue Estates
$2,074/month
920 Sq Ft
New Scotland
$2,007/month
936 Sq Ft
Scotland Gardens
$2,007/month
936 Sq Ft
Campus Area
$1,977/month
719 Sq Ft
Helderberg
$1,976/month
840 Sq Ft
Delaware Avenue
$1,862/month
748 Sq Ft
Whitehall Park
$1,835/month
748 Sq Ft
Ten Eyck Park
$1,835/month
748 Sq Ft

Which Albany neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Albany with the most apartments available are Downtown Albany, Westmere/N Bethlehem and Downtown Albany Historic District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Albany
$1,666/month
750 Sq Ft
Westmere/N Bethlehem
$1,782/month
870 Sq Ft
Downtown Albany Historic District
$1,660/month
702 Sq Ft
Arbor Hill
$1,534/month
691 Sq Ft
Sheridan Hollow
$1,473/month
697 Sq Ft
Campus Area
$1,977/month
719 Sq Ft
Helderberg
$1,976/month
840 Sq Ft
Center Square
$1,493/month
666 Sq Ft
Washington Park
$1,502/month
678 Sq Ft
Dunes
$2,258/month
927 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Albany, NY?

Because the average rent in Albany is $1,532, you’ll want to make about $5,106 per month or $61,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Albany, NY is 5.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Albany is 4.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,233 - $1,933. You can expect to pay 3.1% more for groceries, 1.7% less for utilities, and 3.9% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Pine Hills

Albany, NY

Dunes

Albany, NY

Studio
$881/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,231/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,572/month
$1,822/month
Three Bedroom
$1,248/month
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1395 Hudson

1395 Washington Ave,
Albany, NY 12206

Studio | $1,495 - $1,520

The Alexander

The Alexander

255 Patroon Creek Blvd,
Albany, NY 12206

1-3 Beds | $1,827 - $5,681

The Gallery on Holland

The Gallery on Holland

25 Holland Ave,
Albany, NY 12209

1-2 Beds | $1,825 - $2,650

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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