Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Troy, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Troy rent stands today

    Troy, NY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters are paying $137 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent also essentially unchanged recently.

  • Troy sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 180 total rentals available, making it a more accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Troy start at $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,450/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,585/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,800/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Troy

$1,550/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Troy is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Troy

180

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same 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 $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Troy run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

1%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,450

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,585

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,662

4%

21%

4 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

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 by18%

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

Discover rentals in Troy, NY

1d ago

8.4

Very good

97 14th Street

97 14th St, Troy, NY 12180

5 beds

2 baths

$550

Apartment for rent

135 5th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Troy

Residential Lease, Troy, NY

135 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12180

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

169 Hutton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Troy

169 Hutton St, Troy, NY 12180

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 2

1573 Tibbits Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Troy

1573 Tibbits Ave

1573 Tibbits Ave, Troy, NY 12180

4 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

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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 September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Troy?

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

How does Troy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Troy is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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?

January offers the best rental deals in Troy, with prices running about 17% lower than the peak summer month of June.

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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