Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Albany, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Albany rent stands today
Albany, NY rent rose 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters pay $69 more per month than last year despite a slight month-over-month decline of 1.5%.
Compared to national trends
Albany is 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers a moderately priced rental market with 332 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,598/month. Houses rent higher at $1,988/month, while apartments make up 83.8% of total rentals, showing clear price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rents in Dunes rose 31.7% year over year to $2,100/month, and Upper Washington Avenue increased 27.0% to $1,905/month. In contrast, Whitehall rents fell 32.6% to $1,650/month, showing notable variation within Albany compared to the citywide 4.9% rise.
Median rent
Median rent in Albany
$1,600/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Albany is $1,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Albany
332
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Albany rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Albany, NY
Average rent prices in Albany have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Albany, NY
Rent prices in Albany vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Albany is $1,595, whereas a house costs $1,987. 1-bedroom apartments in Albany run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  4% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,597 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $1,600 | |
Center Square | $1,585 | |
Central Avenue | $1,500 | |
Delaware Avenue | $1,800 | |
Downtown Albany | $1,606 | |
New Scotland | $1,495 | |
Park South | $1,537 | |
Pine Hills | $1,700 | |
Sheridan Hollow | $1,450 | |
West Hill | $1,425 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,987 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $975 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Pine Hills
Average rent
$1,700
Center Square
Average rent
$1,585
Delaware Avenue
Average rent
$1,800
Central Avenue
Average rent
$1,500
Park South
Average rent
$1,537
Downtown Albany
Average rent
$1,606
New Scotland
Average rent
$1,495
West Hill
Average rent
$1,425
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$1,600
Sheridan Hollow
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,987
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
7%
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.
How does rent in Albany, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Albany and Clifton Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Albany
16%lower than the national median
13%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,645
1%$1,645
2%$2,212
6%$1,699
20%$2,089
11%$1,900
9%$2,400
1%$1,762
1%$1,595
8%$1,600
5%$1,550
8%$1,414
Cost of living in Albany, NY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% higher |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 16% higher |
| Transportation | 6% higher |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Albany, NY
5d+ ago
Pine Hills apartment for rent in Albany
320 Quail St #1, Albany, NY 12208
5 beds
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
192 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Hill apartment for rent in Albany
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 31
4d ago
423 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
560 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
1h ago
90 State St, Albany, NY 12207
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$3,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center Square apartment for rent in Albany
41 Dove St #MAIN, Albany, NY 12210
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Campus Area apartment for rent in Albany
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Krumkill Rd, Albany, NY 12208
1 bed
1 bath
$1,420–$1,989
Apartment for rent
1d ago
560 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
47 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
58 Pinewood Ave #1stFL, Albany, NY 12208
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
143 Benson St #2, Albany, NY 12206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Krumkill Rd, Albany, NY 12208
1 bed
1 bath
$1,420–$1,989
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
750 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
1 bed
1 bath
$1,694
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
Verified
12 Brevator Street, Albany, NY 12203
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,048–$1,288
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Krumkill Rd, Albany, NY 12208
1 bed
1 bath
$1,420–$1,989
Apartment for rent
1d ago
560 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
33 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,245–$2,535
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
143 Benson St #2, Albany, NY 12206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Albany, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Albany rental market.
How much is rent in Albany?
The average rent in Albany is $1,600 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Albany?
Average rent prices in Albany have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Albany rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Albany is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Albany?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Albany are West Hill ($1,425/mo), Sheridan Hollow ($1,450/mo), and New Scotland ($1,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Albany?
To comfortably afford rent in Albany, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Albany?
April offers the lowest rents in Albany, with approximately 4.5% savings compared to January's peak prices. December also represents a less competitive period with lower demand relative to supply.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).