Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Albany, NY

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albany, NY is $1,565. This is -18%, or $336, lower than the national average.

$2.41

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,565

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

314

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Albany, NY is $1,565. This is -18%, or $336, lower than the national average.

$2.41

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
46%
41%
10%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

63%
37%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Albany, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Albany, NY have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Albany, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Albany, NY is $1,545. A 1-bedroom apartment in Albany, NY costs about $1,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,560. Houses for rent in Albany, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,294

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,575

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,200

2%

5%

Studio

$1,065

2%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,065

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,294

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Albany, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Albany, NY to other cities

Median rent prices in Albany, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Clifton Park, NY.

Albany

Median rent price$1,565
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,620
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albany, NY is 3% lower than the median rent in Clifton Park, NY.

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$1,620

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$1,550

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$1,772

increased by10%

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$2,100

decreased by6%

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$1,500

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$1,705

increased by6%

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$1,500

increased by4%

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$1,600

increased by15%

Last year

Troy

$1,500

increased by4%

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$1,450

decreased by3%

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Cost of living in
Albany, NY

The overall cost of living in Albany, NY is 5% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

10% higher

Groceries

3% higher

Health

2% lower

Housing

2% higher

Transportation

4% higher

Utilities

1% lower

Apartments for rent in Albany

Discover rentals in Albany, NY

687 State St #B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Pine Hills apartment for rent in Albany

Private Room in Pine Hills

687 State St #B, Albany, NY 12203

4 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 16

5 West St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Avenue apartment for rent in Albany

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

192 Lark Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

192 Lark Street

192 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

484 Washington Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pine Hills apartment for rent in Albany

484 Washington Avenue - 2

484 Washington Ave #2, Albany, NY 12203

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 13

484 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pine Hills condo for rent in Albany

Condo for rent

Available Mar 13

69 Lexington Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Hill apartment for rent in Albany

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 3

123 N. Lake - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.6

Very good

123 N. Lake

123 N Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

41 Jeanette St. Unit 12 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

41 Jeanette St. Unit 12

41 Jeanette St Apt 12, Albany, NY 12209

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent