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

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,350–$1,695
Beds2–3
Baths1
Sqft1,100
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Updated 5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

An open floor plan, wood flooring, 10-foot ceilings, medium-size bedrooms, and unique architectural details create a distinctive interior feel. Nearby pet services and outdoor spaces support pet friendliness, while a strong dining, cultural, and event scene adds to the social environment. Nearby school access, 13 photos, and solid value for money further strengthen the appeal.

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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • open floor plan
  • wood flooring
  • 10’ foot ceilings
  • medium size bedrooms
  • high ceilings
  • unique architectural details

Units

520 Madison Ave Albany, NY

New Listing

3

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,350

Listed on 08/19/2026
Listed by Kourtney
Days on market: 8
Magical Washington Park Location Begin your next journey in this historical enclave near downtown Albany. Great for sharing, quiet rear backyard facing, high ceilings, steps from public transportation, ample street parking. 2 quiet medium bedrooms Sunny medium living room Oversize Kitchen New full bathroom Wood flooring Sunny large kitchen Second floor walkup

New Listing

1

3 Beds

1 Bath

$1,695

Listed on 08/19/2026
Listed by Kourtney
Days on market: 8
Booming historic enclave, steps from Washington Park, Lark Street restaurants. Conveniently located within 5 minutes to highways, Albany Medical, health clubs, libraries, public transit, and more. Open & airy floor plan, unique & historic character, wood floors, deco fireplace, pocket doors, backyard, lots of windows. Ideal for post graduates, starter home for small family.

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
  • Fireplace
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Hardwood Floor
  • High Ceilings

Policies at 520 Madison Ave

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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 #1, Albany, NY 12208, USA

Check out this charming property located at 520 Madison Ave in Albany's desirable Park South neighborhood! This intimate 2-unit building offers spacious 2- and 3-bedroom residences, each boasting approximately 1080 square feet of living space. Inside, you'll find stunning features like open floor plans, wood flooring, 10-foot ceilings, and unique architectural details, including exposed natural brick. Enjoy the convenience of a dishwasher and the warmth of a fireplace. The building also offers outdoor space for relaxation. As a bonus, this property is pet-friendly! With its long-term rentals, this is a great opportunity to make this house your home. Additional amenities include hardwood floors throughout. Don't miss out on this gem!

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Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code12208

520 Madison Ave #1 is great for:

Social life

  • 276 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 251 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 25 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • 60 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 5 pet supply stores 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 520 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features available
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 #1 to be 19% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Park South.

3-bedroom apartments at 520 Madison Ave #1 cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Park South.

Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
Park South
Albany
A table of studio rental data trends in Albany
MonthMedian Rent
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
June 2026$1,254
July 2026$1,278
August 2026$1,282
A table of studio rental data trends in Park South
MonthMedian Rent
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

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $54,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,350.
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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.
5 months ago$1,4003 bed1 bath
5 months ago$1,6953 bed1 bath
9 months ago$1,3503 bed1 bath
10 months ago$1,7503 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,6953 bed1 bath

Schools near 520 Madison Ave #1

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

9/10
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
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 520 Madison 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

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Wide 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

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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