County

Average Rent in Albany County

Albany is a county in New York. It ranks #24 out of 61 for places to rent. Albany County is in
the congressional districts of
District 19, District 20 and
the metropolitan area of
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Albany County includes 18 cities and 27 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Albany County is $1,702 which represents an increase of 2.1% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Albany County to rent places is Glenmont, NY with an average rent of $2,316. The least expensive city in Albany County to rent places is Menands, NY with an average rent of $1,242.

The most expensive zip code in Albany County to rent places is 12077 with an average rent of $2,316. The least expensive zip code in Albany County to rent places is 12143 with an average rent of $1,248.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Albany currently stands at $1,702.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Albany, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,657. This represents a difference of -3% when compared to Albany.
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 +71% 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 +9% when compared to the rent in Albany.
$1,702
Albany
VS
$1,657
-3%
Albany, city
$2,906
+71%
NY, state
$1,859
+9%
USA, us

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

Zip Codes in Albany County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

12077$2,316
12211$2,312
12309$2,185
12304$2,129
12054$2,082
12009$2,080
12110$2,049
12209$1,986
12193$1,943
12158$1,930

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

12208$1,659
12205$1,642
12303$1,632
12189$1,627
12210$1,578
12204$1,431
12202$1,422
12206$1,401
12045$1,333
12143$1,248