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520 Madison Ave
520 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA

Townhouse for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,400–$1,700
Beds2–3
Baths1
Sqft1,080
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Updated 21 Hours Ago

Property Overview

520 Madison Ave offers an open floor plan, wood flooring, 10-foot ceilings, medium-size bedrooms, high ceilings, and distinctive architectural details. Nearby transit and walkable access support an active social setting, while local pet services and outdoor spaces add convenience; value for money is also strong, with a top-rated middle school close by and 15 photos available for a quick look.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • open floor plan
  • wood flooring
  • 10’ foot ceilings
  • medium size bedrooms
  • high ceilings
  • unique architectural details

Units

520 Madison Ave Albany, NY

Available

3

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,400

Listed on 06/12/2026
Listed by Kourtney
Days on market: 52
Historic Washington Park Charming & tranquil medium size 2BR/1BH, townhouse across from Washington Park. Peace-full surroundings, recent upgrades, down the road from Lark Street restaurants. 2 quiet medium bedrooms Sunny medium living room Large sunny Eat-In-Kitchen New full bathroom Exposed natural brick Washer/dryer in bldg

Available

1

3 Beds

1 Bath

$1,700

Listed on 06/12/2026
Listed by Kourtney
Days on market: 52
Adorable historic enclave steps from Washington Park. City of Albany! Many walkable services & conveniences in the middle of everything. Completely rehabilitated interior. Open floor plan, unique & restored historic details. natural wood floors, deco fireplace, outdoor space, high ceilings, and more. Full floor in brick townhouse near Willet Street. Easy deal for qualified applicants. Sorry, no dogs.

Amenities for 520 Madison Ave

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Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood Floor
  • High Ceilings
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Dishwasher

Policies at 520 Madison Ave

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One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 520 Madison Ave

HomeHouses in Albany 520 Madison Ave #1, Albany, NY 12208, USA

Check out this charming property located at 520 Madison Ave in Albany's desirable Park South neighborhood! This intimate 2-unit building offers spacious 2- and 3-bedroom residences, each boasting approximately 1080 square feet of living space. Inside, you'll find stunning features like open floor plans, wood flooring, 10-foot ceilings, and unique architectural details, including exposed natural brick. Enjoy the convenience of a dishwasher and the warmth of a fireplace. The building also offers outdoor space for relaxation. As a bonus, this property is pet-friendly! With its long-term rentals, this is a great opportunity to make this house your home. Additional amenities include hardwood floors throughout. Don't miss out on this gem!

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Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code12208

520 Madison Ave #1 is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Social life

  • 284 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 240 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 28 local event hubs within 1 mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 520 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features available
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

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Rent trends in Albany

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 520 Madison Ave #1 to be 21% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Park South.

3-bedroom apartments at 520 Madison Ave #1 cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Park South.

Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Park South
Albany
A table of studio rental data trends in Albany
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,041
September 2024$1,109
October 2024$1,282
November 2024$1,247
December 2024$1,212
January 2025$1,371
February 2025$1,490
March 2025$1,257
April 2025$1,176
May 2025$1,117
June 2025$1,137
July 2025$1,178
August 2025$1,245
September 2025$1,222
October 2025$1,183
November 2025$1,226
December 2025$1,170
January 2026$1,201
February 2026$1,203
March 2026$1,209
April 2026$1,237
May 2026$1,250
June 2026$1,254
July 2026$1,278
August 2026$1,285
A table of studio rental data trends in Park South
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$950
September 2024$959
October 2024$993
November 2024$985
December 2024$950
June 2025$1,600
July 2025$1,600
August 2025$1,557
September 2025$1,515
October 2025$1,525
November 2025$1,525

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 520 Madison Ave, Albany, NY.
5 months ago$1,4003 bed1 bath
5 months ago$1,6953 bed1 bath
9 months ago$1,3503 bed1 bath
10 months ago$1,7503 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,6953 bed1 bath

Schools near 520 Madison Ave #1

Sheridan Preparatory Academy

400 sheridan ave

albany, NY, 12206

PK, K-5Public
C

Delaware Community School

43 bertha st

albany, NY, 12209

PK, K-5Public
C

Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy

676 clinton ave

albany, NY, 12206

PK, K-5Public
C

New Scotland Elementary School

385 new scotland ave

albany, NY, 12208

PK, K-5Public
B

Giffen Memorial Elementary School

274 s pearl st

albany, NY, 12202

PK, K-5Public
C
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Getting around Albany near 520 Madison Ave

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 520 Madison Ave, Albany

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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