Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Troy, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Troy, NY rent slipped 8.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,517/month. Renters today are paying $155 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.3% month-to-month increase since May 2026.

  • Troy sits 22.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 144 total rentals and a median rent below the national average.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Troy run around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,295/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,600/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Troy have a median rent of $2,045/month, while apartments are lower at $1,500/month. The rental inventory is mostly apartments, which shapes the overall market pricing.

Median rent

Median rent in Troy

$1,517/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Troy is $1,517 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $433 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Troy

144

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Troy rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,045. 1-bedroom apartments in Troy run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,590.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

3%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,295

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,700

1%

23%

4 bedroom

$1,600

11%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

15%

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$1,517
decreased by22%

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 5% lower than the median rent in Albany, NY.

Discover rentals in Troy, NY

136 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

1708 Highland Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Troy

1708 Highland Avenue - 3

1708 Highland Ave #3, Troy, NY 12180

3 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

97 14th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

97 14th Street

97 14th St, Troy, NY 12180

4–5 beds

2 baths

$625–$650

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 $1,517 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Troy?

Average rent prices in Troy have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Troy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Troy is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $433 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 $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Troy?

Troy's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market averages across all available properties in the city.

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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