Last updated on October 10, 2026

Average rent in
Cohoes, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Cohoes

$1,537/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cohoes is $1,537 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $362 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cohoes

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cohoes rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cohoes, NY

Average rent prices in Cohoes have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Cohoes, NY

Rent prices in Cohoes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cohoes is $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cohoes run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$1,350

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,525

3%

18%

4 bedroom

$1,900

17%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

35%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cohoes, 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 Cohoes, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cohoes and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cohoes

Median rent price$1,537
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cohoes, NY is 4% lower than the median rent in Albany, NY.

Discover rentals in Cohoes, NY

1 Olmstead Street - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

1 Olmstead Street

1 Olmstead St, Cohoes, NY 12047

1–3 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
159 Main - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

159 Main

159 Main St, Cohoes, NY 12047

3 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
53 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cohoes

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3 Cataract St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cohoes

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Cohoes, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Cohoes rental market.

How much is rent in Cohoes?

The average rent in Cohoes is $1,537 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cohoes?

Average rent prices in Cohoes have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Cohoes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cohoes is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $362 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cohoes?

To comfortably afford rent in Cohoes, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cohoes?

April offers the best rental deals in Cohoes, with rents running about 12% lower than the summer peak in July.

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).

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