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Highlights

  • Separate dining room
  • Additional storage
  • Heat & hot water included
  • Laundry in building
  • Flexible layout option
  • Built-in storage

Location

542 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12203, USA|Pine Hills
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Management

Manon RE Group, Inc

Property Overview

542 Washington stands out as a well-rounded option with strong value, an excellent amenities profile, and a convenient location. It also offers practical features like a separate dining room, built-in and additional storage, laundry in the building, heat and hot water included, and a flexible layout, along with nearby dining, shopping, and local venues that support an active daily routine.

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

9.0
Excellent
542 Washington is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Balcony

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness

Floor plans

542 Washington Ave - 542-21 bed1 bath$1,200 /moThis listing provides a flexible layout option for tenants, allowing it to function either as a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with a limited living room or a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with additional space. Key Features: Bright & Airy: Plenty of natural light throughout the unit. Bonus Room: Ideal for a home office or additional storage. Decorative Fireplace: Adds charm to the space. Laundry: Coin-operated laundry room available in the building. Utilities & Costs: Tenant Pays: Cooking gas & electric. Landlord Pays: Heat, water, and landscaping. Application Fee: $20 (non-refundable per applicant). Lease Term: Minimum 1-year lease. Leasing Requirements: - Monthly income of $3,600+ - Credit score of 600+ - Clean background check with no prior evictions - 1st Month's rent to move, - Optional No Security Deposit subject to 3rd party approval.
542 Washington Ave - 542-31 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,200 /moFirst floor apartment features hardwood floors, separate private entrance and shared yard. Coin operated laundry on site with heat and hot water included. Leasing Requirements: 1) Credit score 600+ 2) Income $3,600/Mo+ 3) Clean Background with no evictions
542 Washington Ave - 542-61 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,200 /moSpacious 750 sq ft 1BR + Office – Heat & Hot Water Included – Washington Ave Flexible apartment on Washington Ave with heat, hot water, water, sewer and trash included in rent. Tenant pays only gas (cooking) and electric. Use it as a roomy 1-bedroom with a large living room, separate dining area and a bonus room for a home office. Or set it up as a 2-bedroom plus office for roommates. Hardwood floors throughout Built-in storage Separate dining room Bonus room / home office Laundry in building Located on Washington Ave along a CDTA bus line, with easy access to downtown Albany. Available 10/15/2026 | 1-year lease | $1,200/mo | $1,200 deposit Qualifications: Gross monthly income of 3x rent ($3,600), credit score 600+, no prior evictions, background check required. $20 non-refundable application fee per adult applicant and co-signer. Questions or showings: (518) 732-5205 | ****

Schools near 542 Washington

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

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

Arbor Hill Elementary School

1 arbor dr

albany, NY, 12207

PK, K-5Public
C
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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 542 Washington Ave

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

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

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 542 Washington Ave, Albany

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
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

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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