Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Troy, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Troy, NY rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters are paying $71 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a 1.6% decline in rents.

  • Troy is 20.3% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 182 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Troy rent for around $1,025/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,400/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,625/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,775/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom count in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Troy

$1,550/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Troy is $1,550 per month as of July 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $395 less per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Troy

182

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Troy 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 Troy, NY

Average rent prices in Troy have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Troy, NY

Rent prices in Troy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Troy is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Troy run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

4%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,400

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,650

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,625

1%

24%

4 bedroom

$1,775

6%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

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

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

Troy

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by20%

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 Troy, NY is 3% lower than the median rent in Albany, NY.

Discover rentals in Troy, NY

97 14th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

97 14th Street

97 14th St, Troy, NY 12180

4–5 beds

2 baths

$550–$650

Apartment for rent

136 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

136 9th Street

136 9th St, Troy, NY 12180

3–4 beds

1 bath

$595–$600

Apartment for rent

2302 12th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Troy

2302 12th St #2, Troy, NY 12180

3 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

169 Hutton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Troy

169 Hutton St #1, Troy, NY 12180

3 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Troy, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Troy rental market.

How much is rent in Troy?

The average rent in Troy is $1,550 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Troy?

Average rent prices in Troy have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Troy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Troy is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Troy?

To comfortably afford rent in Troy, 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 Troy?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Troy average around $1,310/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,630/month.

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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