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Highlights

  • On-site laundry
  • Snow removal
  • Shared laundry facility
  • Professional snow removal
  • Gas/heating
  • Accessible

Location

288 W Lawrence St, Albany, NY 12208, USA|Pine Hills
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Management

MKZ Property Service and Management

Leasing office

(844) 326-6875 ext. 7182

Property Overview

288 West Lawrence Street is a highly-rated rental property, featuring excellent amenities such as on-site and shared laundry facilities, professional snow removal, and accessible gas heating. With a Zumper expert rating of 8.6, it excels in price, value, and location, offering convenience to schools and other points of interest. The trustworthy management provides clear information, ensuring potential renters have a comprehensive understanding of the property.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 288 West Lawrence Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 288 West Lawrence Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

288 West Lawrence Street - 11 bed1 bath575 sqft$1,150 /moCan't make it in person? We've created an immersive walkthrough for you. Take a virtual stroll through your future home here: https realsee ai jmxxOy4q Albany 1st Floor Living: Private 1 Bed + Full Service ($1,200) The Vibe 288 West Lawrence Street offers the best of both worlds: the privacy of a first-floor home and the convenience of a managed community. Forget about laundromats or waking up early to shovel snow. This unit is designed for the busy professional who wants a hassle-free home base in central Albany (12208). The "Effortless Living" Kit - On-Your-Schedule Tours: No need to play phone tag with agents. Use our Self-Showing Lockbox to tour the unit instantly, any time from 8 AM to 8 PM. - Zero Exterior Chores: Professional Snow Removal and Landscaping are 100% covered. We handle the heavy lifting so you don't have to. - Laundry On-Site: A shared laundry facility is located right in the basement—convenient and accessible without leaving the building. The Unit (1 Bed / 1 Bath

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Amenities for 288 West Lawrence Street

Apartment Amenities

Gas UtilitiesHeat
Trash Included

Building

Onsite Laundry
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

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About 288 West Lawrence Street

HomeApartments in AlbanyPine Hills 288 West Lawrence Street

Can't make it in person? We've created an immersive walkthrough for you. Take a virtual stroll through your future home here: https realsee ai jmxxOy4q Albany 1st Floor Living: Private 1 Bed + Full Service ($1,200) The Vibe 288 West Lawrence Street offers the best of both worlds: the privacy of a first-floor home and the convenience of a managed community. Forget about laundromats or waking up early to shovel snow. This unit is designed for the busy professional who wants a hassle-free home base in central Albany (12208). The "Effortless Living" Kit - On-Your-Schedule Tours: No need to play phone tag with agents. Use our Self-Showing Lockbox to tour the unit instantly, any time from 8 AM to 8 PM. - Zero Exterior Chores: Professional Snow Removal and Landscaping are 100% covered. We handle the heavy lifting so you don't have to. - Laundry On-Site: A shared laundry facility is located right in the basement—convenient and accessible without leaving the building. The Unit (1 Bed / 1 Bath) - First-Floor Ease: Direct, easy access (Unit #1) means no hauling groceries up flights of stairs. - Immediate Availability: The unit is vacant, cleaned, and ready for move-in today. The Location Central Connectivity: Located in the heart of Albany, giving you rapid access to universities, hospitals, and downtown transit. Financials Details - Rent: $1,200/month - Security Deposit: $1,200 - Utilities Breakdown: - Landlord Covers: Snow Removal, Lawn Care, Trash, gas/heating - Tenant Covers: Electricity, Water. See It Today, Move In Tomorrow. Apartments with on-site laundry and snow removal at this price point move fast.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 288 West Lawrence Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 288 West Lawrence Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 288 West Lawrence Street
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
288 West Lawrence Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
288 West Lawrence Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 288 West Lawrence Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
288 West Lawrence Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 288 West Lawrence Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 288 West Lawrence Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Pine Hills

1-bedroom apartments at 288 West Lawrence Street cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Pine Hills.

Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Pine Hills
Albany
A table of studio rental data trends in Albany
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,285
April 2024$1,255
May 2024$1,192
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$1,201
A table of studio rental data trends in Pine Hills
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$770
April 2024$961
May 2024$1,050
July 2024$1,075
August 2024$1,075
October 2024$1,150
December 2024$895

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$46,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,150.
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Schools near 288 West Lawrence Street

Pine Hills Elementary School

41 n allen st

albany, NY, 12203

PK, K-5Public
C+

New Scotland Elementary School

385 new scotland ave

albany, NY, 12208

PK, K-5Public
B

Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy

676 clinton ave

albany, NY, 12206

PK, K-5Public
C

Sheridan Preparatory Academy

400 sheridan ave

albany, NY, 12206

PK, K-5Public
C

Eagle Point Elementary School

1044 western ave

albany, NY, 12203

PK, K-5Public
B-
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Neighborhood

Pine Hills | Albany, NY

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Albany near 288 W Lawrence St

Walking

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

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

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 288 W Lawrence St, Albany

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of 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 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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