Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Rensselaer, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rensselaer
$1,765/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Rensselaer is $1,765 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $185 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rensselaer
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rensselaer rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rensselaer, NY
Average rent prices in Rensselaer have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Rensselaer, NY
Rent prices in Rensselaer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rensselaer is $1,780, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Rensselaer run $1,705 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,860.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,905 | No Change | 49% | |
1 bedroom | $1,602 |  4% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 18% | 10% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rensselaer, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,780 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,625 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 25% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,905
Last year
49%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,602
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
10%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rensselaer, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
25%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rensselaer and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rensselaer
9%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rensselaer, NY is 10% higher than the median rent in Albany, NY.
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4%Discover rentals in Rensselaer, NY
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
11 Mohawk Ave #10, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
$1,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
811 Washington Ave #2ndFL, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
1d ago
Condo for rent in Rensselaer
11 Mohawk Ave #1, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
1d ago
26 High St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rensselaer
247 Washington Ave E, Rensselaer, NY 12144
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,895
House for rent
Available Jun 15
3h ago
Verified
6601 Oak Hill Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,635–$2,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 New Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295–$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
6601 Oak Hill Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,635–$2,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 New Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295–$2,495
Apartment for rent
15h ago
99 New Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Studio
1 bath
$1,665
Apartment for rent
1d ago
26 High St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
6601 Oak Hill Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,635–$2,375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rensselaer
247 Washington Ave E, Rensselaer, NY 12144
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,895
House for rent
Available Jun 15
1d ago
100 New Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295–$2,495
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
1556 1st St #2, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
1556 1st St #2, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Rensselaer
820 1st St #1, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
26 High St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rensselaer, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Rensselaer rental market.
How much is rent in Rensselaer?
The average rent in Rensselaer is $1,765 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rensselaer?
Average rent prices in Rensselaer have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Rensselaer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rensselaer is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $185 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rensselaer?
To comfortably afford rent in Rensselaer, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rensselaer?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rensselaer, NY is $1,667, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,866.
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).