Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Albany, Albany, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Albany
$1,600/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Albany is $1,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Albany
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Albany rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Albany, Albany, NY
Average rent prices in Downtown Albany have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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
Downtown Albany, Albany, NY
Rent prices in Downtown Albany vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Albany is $1,860, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Albany run $1,890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | No Change | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,612 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 22% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Center Square | $1,582 | |
Central Avenue | $1,275 | |
Delaware Avenue | $1,650 | |
Park South | $1,700 | |
Sheridan Hollow | $1,440 | |
West Hill | $1,239 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,860 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,880 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,100 |  42% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,612
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Center Square
Average rent
$1,582
Central Avenue
Average rent
$1,275
Delaware Avenue
Average rent
$1,650
Park South
Average rent
$1,700
Sheridan Hollow
Average rent
$1,440
West Hill
Average rent
$1,239
Apartments
Average rent
$1,860
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,880
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
42%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Albany, 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 Downtown Albany, Albany, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Albany and Center Square by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Albany
18%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Albany, Albany, NY is 1% higher than the median rent in Center Square, Albany, NY.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Albany, Albany, NY
1d ago
90 State St, Albany, NY 12207
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,525–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
99 Pine St, Albany, NY 12207
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,285–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Albany apartment for rent in Albany
111 Pine St #3E, Albany, NY 12207
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
90 State St, Albany, NY 12207
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,525–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Albany apartment for rent in Albany
111 Pine St #3E, Albany, NY 12207
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
99 Pine St, Albany, NY 12207
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,285–$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
90 State St, Albany, NY 12207
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,525–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Albany apartment for rent in Albany
37 Maiden Ln #3B, Albany, NY 12207
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Albany apartment for rent in Albany
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
90 State St, Albany, NY 12207
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,525–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Albany apartment for rent in Albany
37 Maiden Ln #3B, Albany, NY 12207
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Albany apartment for rent in Albany
111 Pine St #3E, Albany, NY 12207
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Albany apartment for rent in Albany
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Albany, Albany, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Albany rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Albany?
The average rent in Downtown Albany is $1,600 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Albany?
Average rent prices in Downtown Albany have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
How does Downtown Albany rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Albany is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Albany?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Albany, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).