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

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,375–$1,700
Beds2–3
Baths1
Sqft0–1,080
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Property Overview

With an open floor plan, 10-foot ceilings, and unique architectural details like exposed natural brick, this property presents a blend of modern and classic charm. Its location on tree-lined streets offers a peaceful environment while providing excellent access to social opportunities, with numerous restaurants and mixed-use spaces nearby. Additionally, the property is highly rated for value and includes outdoor spaces, enhancing its appeal for pet owners.

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

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Units

520 Madison Ave Albany, NY

New Listing

3

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,375

Listed on 05/04/2026
Listed by Kourtney
Days on market: 1
Historic Washington Park Charm filled medium 2BR/1BH, good natural light, peace-full surroundings, recent interior restoration. Lively location! 2 quiet medium bedrooms Sunny medium living room Large sunny Eat-In-Kitchen New gutted full bathroom 10’ Foot Ceilings Exposed natural brick Washer/dryer in bldg Direct backyard access

New Listing

1

3 Beds

1 Bath

$1,700

Listed on 04/27/2026
Listed by Kourtney
Days on market: 8
Adorable village like neighborhood, steps from Albany’s jewel, Washington Park. Medium size bedrooms, spacious common areas. Open floor plan, big back yard, unique architectural details, wood flooring, high ceilings. Great location for shares. Hurry!

Amenities for 520 Madison Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

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

Policies at 520 Madison Ave

Applicants

Applicants

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

HomeApartments in AlbanyPark South 520 Madison Ave #3, Albany, NY 12208, USA

Interested in leasing 520 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA? Currently, 520 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 520 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA vs overall rent prices in Park South, NY. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 520 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA.

Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code12208

520 Madison Ave #3 is great for:

Social life

  • 265 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 218 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 31 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • 67 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

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

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

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
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 #3 to be 17% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Park South.

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

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Park South
Albany
A table of studio rental data trends in Albany
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,181
June 2024$1,149
July 2024$1,168
August 2024$1,055
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Park South
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,319
June 2024$1,117
July 2024$1,047
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 $55,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,375.
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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.
2 months ago$1,4003 bed1 bath
2 months ago$1,6953 bed1 bath
6 months ago$1,3503 bed1 bath
7 months ago$1,7503 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,6953 bed1 bath

Schools near 520 Madison Ave #3

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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