Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Niskayuna, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Niskayuna

$1,596/mo

decreased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Niskayuna is $1,596 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $354 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Niskayuna

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Niskayuna rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Niskayuna, NY

Average rent prices in Niskayuna have increased by 27% over the last month and have decreased by 31% 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 Niskayuna, NY

Rent prices in Niskayuna vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Niskayuna is $1,677, whereas a house costs $2,022. 1-bedroom apartments in Niskayuna run $1,318 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,275

No Change

19%

2 bedroom

$1,695

15%

27%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,499

No Change

32%

Studio

Average rent

$950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last year

32%

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

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

Niskayuna

Median rent price$1,596
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Niskayuna, NY is equal to the median rent in Albany, NY.

Discover rentals in Niskayuna, NY

Willowbrook Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Willowbrook Terrace Apartments

104 Connor Court, Niskayuna, NY 12309

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,318–$1,738

Apartment for rent

Rdg Mnr Court #2003 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Niskayuna

TOWNHOME - Niskayuna, NY

Rdg Mnr Court #2003, Niskayuna, NY 12309

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,250

House for rent

2010 Rdg Mnr Court #2010 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Niskayuna

TOWNHOME - Niskayuna, NY

2010 Rdg Mnr Court #2010, Niskayuna, NY 12309

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,300

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Niskayuna, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Niskayuna rental market.

How much is rent in Niskayuna?

The average rent in Niskayuna is $1,596 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Niskayuna?

Average rent prices in Niskayuna have increased by 27% over the last month and have decreased by 31% since last year.

How does Niskayuna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Niskayuna is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $354 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Niskayuna?

To comfortably afford rent in Niskayuna, 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).

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