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79 Second Avenue
79 Second Avenue, Albany, NY 12202, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$1,400–$1,550
Beds3–4
Baths1
Sqft–
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Featuring brand new stainless steel appliances, this property offers excellent value for money, ranked in the 100th percentile within the local market. It is conveniently located near highly rated schools, with the nearest elementary school just 0.06 miles away and a middle school 0.47 miles away, enhancing accessibility to quality education in the vicinity.

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
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Highlights

  • brand new stainless steel appliances

Units

79 Second Avenue Albany, NY

Available

2

3 Beds

1 Bath

$1,400

Listed on 01/27/2026
Days on market: 48
This is a large 3 bedroom, 1 bath first floor apartment with brand new stainless steel appliances, an enclosed rear porch, and the entire unit has been freshly painted and is move-in ready! Rent/security: $1400 month Applications accepted only through Redway Property Management Schedule a showing at your convenience: https app tenantturner com listings redwaypropertymanagement

Available

1

4 Beds

1 Bath

$1,550

Listed on 01/27/2026
Days on market: 48
This is a large 4 bedroom, 1 bath first floor apartment with brand new stainless steel appliances, an enclosed rear porch, and the entire unit has been freshly painted and is move-in ready! Rent/security: $1550 month Applications accepted only through Redway Property Management Schedule a showing at your convenience: https app tenantturner com listings redwaypropertymanagement

Policies at 79 Second Avenue

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 79 Second Avenue

HomeApartments in AlbanySouth End 79 2nd Ave #2, Albany, NY 12202, USA

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to live in the heart of Albany's South End! Located at 79 2nd Ave, this property offers 2 units with spacious 3 and 4-bedroom options. Enjoy the modern comforts of brand new stainless steel appliances in each unit. Residents can take advantage of a range of amenities, including on-site laundry, secure entry, and convenient off-street parking. The building is also pet-friendly and has a beautiful backyard for relaxation. With its prime location, this property is a great choice for those looking for easy access to all that Albany has to offer. One of the standout features of this property is its excellent proximity to local shops, restraints, and entertainment options.

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Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code12202

79 2nd Ave #2 is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • 116 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 79 Second Avenue, Albany, NY 12202, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Albany

3-bedroom apartments at 79 2nd Ave #2 cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in South End.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
South End
Albany
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Albany
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,200
April 2024$1,215
May 2024$1,275
June 2024$1,250
July 2024$1,256
August 2024$1,225
September 2024$1,248
October 2024$1,294
November 2024$1,307
December 2024$1,299
January 2025$1,335
February 2025$1,374
March 2025$1,309
April 2025$1,262
May 2025$1,257
June 2025$1,281
July 2025$1,330
August 2025$1,329
September 2025$1,295
October 2025$1,300
November 2025$1,302
December 2025$1,250
January 2026$1,278
February 2026$1,279
March 2026$1,311
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in South End
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,025
December 2024$1,029
March 2026$1,195

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Can I afford to live at 79 Second Avenue?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$56,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Schools near 79 2nd Ave #2

Giffen Memorial Elementary School

274 s pearl st

albany, NY, 12202

PK, K-5Public
C

Delaware Community School

43 bertha st

albany, NY, 12209

PK, K-5Public
C

Sheridan Preparatory Academy

400 sheridan ave

albany, NY, 12206

PK, K-5Public
C

Arbor Hill Elementary School

1 arbor dr

albany, NY, 12207

PK, K-5Public
C

New Scotland Elementary School

385 new scotland ave

albany, NY, 12208

PK, K-5Public
B
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Getting around Albany near 79 Second Avenue

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 79 Second Avenue, Albany

Groceries

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

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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