Average Rent in Albany, NY

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Current Versus Historical Albany, NY Rents

Albany rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $80 (5.50%) year-over-year from $1,458 to $1,539. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-2.94%) year-over-year from $1,133 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $248 (18.72%) year-over-year from $1,327 to $1,575. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $24 (-1.49%) year-over-year from $1,624 to $1,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $376 (20.60%) year-over-year from $1,824 to $2,200. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 13.58% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.68% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
May 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.66 $1,100 $1,133 (-2.94%) $1,076 (2.25%)
2 BR $1.52 $1,575 $1,327 (18.72%) $1,212 (29.99%)
3 BR $1.40 $1,600 $1,624 (-1.49%) $1,467 (9.09%)
4+ BR $1.47 $2,200 $1,824 (20.60%) $1,874 (17.39%)

Historical Rents in Albany, NY

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Top Counties Near Albany

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,500. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Albany, NY. It's average rent per month is $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,500, Albany, NY is the most expensive county by Albany, NY.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Albany, NY is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Albany, NY is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
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Albany, NY N/A $1,200 $1,650 $1,500

Top Zipcodes Near Albany



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Frequently Asked Questions - Albany Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Albany, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Albany, NY apartments for rent is approximately $1,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Albany, NY rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Albany, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Albany, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Albany.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Albany, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $1.66. There are a total of 21 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Albany.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Albany, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $1.52. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Albany.
How have rent prices in Albany, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Albany, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Albany, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Albany, NY is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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