Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Troy, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Troy, NY rent rose 8.4% year over year to a current median of $1,572/month. The $6 per month difference from last year is negligible and does not indicate a meaningful change in rent prices despite the percentage increase.

  • Troy is 17.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market is smaller with 151 total rentals and an average price per square foot of $1.79, providing context for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Troy run around $1,175/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,400/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,578/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,850/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Troy

$1,572/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Troy is $1,572 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $328 less per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Troy

151

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,503, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Troy run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,515.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

3%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,400

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,577

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,700

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,850

2%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,577

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

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$1,572
decreased by17%

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 2% lower than the median rent in Albany, NY.

Discover rentals in Troy, NY

97 14th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

97 14th Street

97 14th St, Troy, NY 12180

4–5 beds

2 baths

$550–$650

190 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Troy

1708 Highland Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Troy

1708 Highland Avenue - 3

1708 Highland Ave #3, Troy, NY 12180

3 beds

1 bath

$625

169 Hutton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Troy

169 Hutton St #1, Troy, NY 12180

3 beds

1 bath

$625

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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 $1,572 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Troy?

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

How does Troy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Troy is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $328 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 $63,000/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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