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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Gleaming hardwood floors
  • Potential for off-street parking
  • Pet friendly

Location

93 Homestead Ave, Albany, NY 12203, USA|Melrose
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Management

Blue House Companies LLC

Leasing office

(518) 290-7611

Property Overview

93 Homestead Avenue is situated in a quiet neighborhood, enhanced by gleaming hardwood floors and the potential for off-street parking, making it an appealing option for various lifestyles. It offers pet-friendly accommodations, while being conveniently located near a top-rated elementary school just a third of a mile away. However, it is a bit further from grocery stores and public transport, located approximately 3.4 miles and 3.1 miles away, respectively.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 93 Homestead Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 93 Homestead Avenue 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

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,200 sqft$1,800 /mo1 unit availableLarge 2-bedroom flat with bonus room in quiet neighborhood. Close to everything! Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. This 2-bedroom with bonus room has a large living room, separate dining room, and large enclosed front porch perfect for the summer days and a back patio! Shared washer/dryer in building. Pet friendly $30 per month per management approved pet. $250 nonrefundable pet deposit per pet.

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Amenities for 93 Homestead Avenue

Apartment Amenities

TrashWater

Appliances

OvenRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Sewer
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Base Rent

Monthly rent payment

$1,800

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 cat max.

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Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 dog max.

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Building details

Property details

Units2
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About 93 Homestead Avenue

HomeApartments in AlbanyMelrose 93 Homestead Avenue

Large 2-bedroom flat with bonus room in quiet neighborhood. Close to everything! Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. This 2-bedroom with bonus room has a large living room, separate dining room, and large enclosed front porch perfect for the summer days and a back patio! Shared washer/dryer in building. Pet friendly $30 per month per management approved pet. $250 nonrefundable pet deposit per pet.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 93 Homestead Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 93 Homestead Avenue 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 93 Homestead Avenue
Price·9A 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.
93 Homestead Avenue stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
93 Homestead Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 93 Homestead Avenue 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.
93 Homestead Avenue 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 93 Homestead Avenue to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

93 Homestead Avenue is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 8 parks within a mile

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 93 Homestead Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 1200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Melrose

3-bedroom apartments at 93 Homestead Avenue cost about 64% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Melrose.

Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
Melrose
Albany
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Albany
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,575
November 2023$1,500
December 2023$1,507
January 2024$1,500
February 2024$1,500
March 2024$1,620
April 2024$1,645
May 2024$1,650
June 2024$1,695
July 2024$1,672
August 2024$1,714
September 2024$1,655
October 2024$1,661
November 2024$1,634
December 2024$1,608
January 2025$1,625
February 2025$1,650
March 2025$1,650
April 2025$1,650
May 2025$1,653
June 2025$1,650
July 2025$1,650
August 2025$1,717
September 2025$1,677
October 2025$1,700
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Melrose
MonthMedian Rent
October 2015$1,305
November 2015$1,187
December 2015$1,131
January 2016$1,087

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$72,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,800.
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Schools near 93 Homestead Avenue

Pine Hills Elementary School

41 n allen st

albany, NY, 12203

PK, K-5Public
C+

Eagle Point Elementary School

1044 western ave

albany, NY, 12203

PK, K-5Public
B-

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

Sheridan Preparatory Academy

400 sheridan ave

albany, NY, 12206

PK, K-5Public
C
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Getting around Albany near 93 Homestead Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 93 Homestead Ave, Albany

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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