Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Rensselaer, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rensselaer
$1,795/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Rensselaer is $1,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rensselaer
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rensselaer rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rensselaer, NY
Average rent prices in Rensselaer have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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
Rensselaer, NY
Rent prices in Rensselaer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rensselaer is $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Rensselaer run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,625 | No Change |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,475 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 36% | 52% |
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 | $1,850 | 3% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,175 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,350 | No Change | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,625
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
52%
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
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,175
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last year
8%
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
6%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rensselaer, NY is 12% higher than the median rent in Albany, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
3%$1,650
7%$1,520
10%$2,212
11%$2,000
20%$2,186
17%$1,900
13%$1,652
9%$1,567
1%$1,397
7%$1,495
7%$1,447
3%Discover rentals in Rensselaer, NY
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
1902 7th St #4, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
2 Sunset Rd #1, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
95 3rd Ave #2, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
100 New Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
2 baths
$2,620
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6601 Oak Hill Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,030–$2,550
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
99 New Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1 bed
1 bath
$2,055
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6601 Oak Hill Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,030–$2,550
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
100 New Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
2 baths
$2,620
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
99 New Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1 bed
1 bath
$2,055
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
52 Pine St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
1d ago
Verified
6601 Oak Hill Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,030–$2,550
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rensselaer
97 3rd Ave #2ndFL, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1 bed
1 bath
$900
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.House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
1384 3rd St #1, Rensselaer, NY 12144
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
100 New Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
2 baths
$2,620
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Rensselaer
928 3rd St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
4 beds
2 baths
$1,950
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.House for rent
20h ago
1047 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
1327 1st St #1, Rensselaer, NY 12144
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Rensselaer
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $1,795 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rensselaer?
Average rent prices in Rensselaer have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Rensselaer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rensselaer is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 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 $72,000/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).