County

Average Rent in Rensselaer County

Rensselaer is a county in New York. It ranks #28 out of 61 for places to rent. Rensselaer County is in
the congressional districts of
District 19, District 20, District 21 and
the metropolitan areas of
Glens Falls, NY MSA, Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Rensselaer County includes 11 cities and 12 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Rensselaer County is $1,622 which represents a decrease of -0.91% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Rensselaer County to rent places is Petersburg, NY with an average rent of $2,217. The least expensive city in Rensselaer County to rent places is Hoosick Falls, NY with an average rent of $1,122.

The most expensive zip code in Rensselaer County to rent places is 12138 with an average rent of $2,217. The least expensive zip code in Rensselaer County to rent places is 12090 with an average rent of $1,122.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Rensselaer currently stands at $1,622.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Troy, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,553. This represents a difference of -4% when compared to Rensselaer.
Meanwhile, in the average state of New York, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,906, showing a more expensive of +79% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +15% when compared to the rent in Rensselaer.
$1,622
Rensselaer
VS
$1,553
-4%
Troy, city
$2,906
+79%
NY, state
$1,859
+15%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Zip Codes in Rensselaer County

12138$2,217
12033$1,918
12144$1,896
12061$1,770
12018$1,675
12182$1,611
12118$1,524
12180$1,500
12198$1,283
12123$1,200
12094$1,177
12090$1,122