How much is rent in Rensselaer, NY?

The average asking rent across the 3 listings we track in Rensselaer, NY is $1,562/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,400/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.

What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Rensselaer?

811 Washington Avenue is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Rensselaer, NY at $1,400/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.

What is the average rent by bedroom in Rensselaer?

Based on the listings we track in Rensselaer, NY: one-bedrooms around $1,643/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,400/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.

Is Rensselaer expensive to rent in?

Relatively no. Rensselaer's average rent of $1,562/mo is about 29% below the NY state average of $2,206/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, NY

The cheapest rental in Rensselaer, NY we're tracking starts at $1,400/mo, with an average asking rent of $1,562/mo across 3 listings. That puts Rensselaer roughly 29% below the NY state average of $2,206/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,643/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,400/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest

$1,400

lowest listed rent

Average rent

$1,56229% below NY

across all sizes

Average by sizevs NY typical

1 bed$1,64319% below NY

2 bed$1,40033% below NY

3 rentals in Rensselaer, NY

Every size & style, ranked by price

2-bedroom apartment at 811 Washington Avenue in Rensselaer, NY

Apartment · Rensselaer

$1,400/mo

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2 bd|1 ba|900 ft²

811 Washington Avenue

811 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer

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1-bedroom apartment at 74 Broadway in Rensselaer, NY

Apartment · Rensselaer

$1,500/mo

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1 bd|1 ba|900 ft²

74 Broadway

74 Broadway, Rensselaer

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Townhome · Rensselaer

$1,785/mo

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1 bd|1 ba|787 ft²

Eagle Rock Apartments & Townhomes at Rensselaer

Eagle Rock Apartments & Townhomes at Rensselaer, Rensselaer

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Renting in Rensselaer, NY: common questions

How much is rent in Rensselaer, NY?: The average asking rent across the 3 listings we track in Rensselaer, NY is $1,562/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,400/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Rensselaer?: 811 Washington Avenue is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Rensselaer, NY at $1,400/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Rensselaer?: Based on the listings we track in Rensselaer, NY: one-bedrooms around $1,643/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,400/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Rensselaer expensive to rent in?: Relatively no. Rensselaer's average rent of $1,562/mo is about 29% below the NY state average of $2,206/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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