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Rental Market Trends in Rensselaer, NY

What is the average rent in Rensselaer, NY?

$1,567/month

Average Rent

805 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Rensselaer, NY is $1,567 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Rensselaer rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Rensselaer, you can expect to pay about $1,665 per month for a studio, $1,567 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,917 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,387 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,665/month
622 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,567/month
805 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,917/month
1,186 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,387/month
1,480 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rensselaer, NY?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $6 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Rensselaer, NY
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rensselaer, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Rensselaer is $1,567, you’ll want to make about $5,223 per month or $62,676 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.

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Rensselaer, NY

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2 River Chase Dr,
Rensselaer, NY 12144

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The Lofts at 733 Broadway

733 Broadway,
Albany, NY 12207

$1,545

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Abraxas at 90 State

90 State St,
Albany, NY 12207

$1,775 - $2,585

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16 Sheridan Ave,
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$1,120 - $2,350

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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