City
Average Rent in Albany, New York
Albany is a city in New York. It ranks #324 out of 527 for places to rent. Albany is in
the county of
Albany County and the metropolitan area of
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Albany includes 9 zip codes, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Albany is $1,639 which represents an increase of 3.96% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Albany to rent places is 12209 with an average rent of $1,941. The least expensive zip code in Albany to rent places is 12206 with an average rent of $1,385.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Albany currently stands at $1,639.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 12203, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,822. This represents a difference of +11% when compared to Albany.
Meanwhile, in the average state of New York, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,848, showing a more expensive of +74% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,845. This constitutes a more expensive by +13% when compared to the rent in Albany.
$1,639
Albany
VS$1,822
+11%
12203, zip
$2,848
+74%
NY, state
$1,845
+13%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026
