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Rental Market Trends in Albany, NY

What is the average rent in Albany, NY?

$1,540/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Albany, NY is $1,540 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/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 $1,232 per month for a studio, $1,540 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,823 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,929 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,232/month
388 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,540/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,823/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,929/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,188/month
479 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,903/month
861 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,345/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,605/month
1,403 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,235/month
366 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,511/month
484 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,546/month
538 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,846/month
1,075 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,039/month
1,459 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Albany, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $32 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Albany, NY
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Albany, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
16% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albany?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Beverwyck
$1,240/month
692 Sq Ft
Pine Hills
$1,414/month
805 Sq Ft
Sheridan Hollow
$1,459/month
675 Sq Ft
Washington Park
$1,536/month
680 Sq Ft
Center Square
$1,542/month
749 Sq Ft
Central Avenue
$1,542/month
795 Sq Ft
Arbor Hill
$1,556/month
658 Sq Ft
Burt Farm
$1,565/month
742 Sq Ft
Downtown Albany Historic District
$1,594/month
719 Sq Ft
Park South
$1,627/month
706 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
$2,295/month
939 Sq Ft
Fort Orange Manor
$2,295/month
939 Sq Ft
New Scotland Avenue Estates
$2,101/month
911 Sq Ft
New Scotland
$2,080/month
919 Sq Ft
Scotland Gardens
$2,080/month
919 Sq Ft
Helderberg
$2,009/month
842 Sq Ft
Campus Area
$1,893/month
758 Sq Ft
Delaware Avenue
$1,850/month
741 Sq Ft
Ten Eyck Park
$1,785/month
745 Sq Ft
Westmere/N Bethlehem
$1,758/month
858 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 Arbor Hill .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Albany
$1,636/month
750 Sq Ft
Westmere/N Bethlehem
$1,758/month
858 Sq Ft
Arbor Hill
$1,556/month
658 Sq Ft
Downtown Albany Historic District
$1,594/month
719 Sq Ft
Helderberg
$2,009/month
842 Sq Ft
Sheridan Hollow
$1,459/month
675 Sq Ft
Park South
$1,627/month
706 Sq Ft
Center Square
$1,542/month
749 Sq Ft
Pine Hills
$1,414/month
805 Sq Ft
Washington Park
$1,536/month
680 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 $1,540, you’ll want to make about $5,133 per month or $61,596 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 $1,232 - $1,929. 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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Albany, NY

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Apartment Averages

Beverwyck

Albany, NY

Dunes

Albany, NY

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Two Bedroom
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$1,828 - $5,465

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The Gallery on Holland

The Gallery on Holland

25 Holland Ave,
Albany, NY 12209

$1,925 - $2,600

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Abraxas at 90 State

Abraxas at 90 State

90 State St,
Albany, NY 12207

$1,299 - $3,240

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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