90 Swan
90 S Swan St,
Albany, NY 12210
$1,490
1 Bed
Rental Market Trends in Albany, NY
What is the average rent in Albany, NY?
$1,573/month
Average Rent
708 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.8%
Increase in the Last Year
Albany, NY Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Albany, NY is $1,573 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Albany rent prices are 4% lower than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Albany average $1,249 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Albany average $1,573 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Albany average $1,859 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Albany average $1,939 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Albany, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $45 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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Rent Ranges in Albany, NY
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
11%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
41%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
15%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albany?
Based on current rent prices, Sheridan Hollow, Pine Hills and Central Avenue are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albany.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albany?
Based on current rent prices, New Scotland, Helderberg and Delaware Avenue are the most expensive neighborhoods in Albany.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Albany, NY?
Because the average rent in Albany is $1,573, you’ll want to make about $5,243 per month or $62,916 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 7.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Albany is 13.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,249 - $1,939. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 3.3% less for utilities, and 4.6% more for transportation.
How does Albany, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Albany, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,196/month
$1,750/month
One Bedroom
$1,427/month
$1,887/month
Two Bedroom
$2,155/month
$2,338/month
Three Bedroom
$2,475/month
$1,395/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.