Albany

Albany, NY

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History and culture come alive in New York’s capital city

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As one of the oldest state capitals in the country, Albany is rich in history. The city’s architecture is truly stunning, giving the community a timeless quality. The NY State Museum and the Albany Institute of History and Art are local landmarks, bringing locals the opportunity to soak in a collection of permanent and rotating exhibitions. The nightlife in Albany is an eclectic mix sure to please any taste, from breweries to comedy clubs, primarily along Pearl Street and Lark Street. Sports fans always have something to keep them occupied, from ValleyCat baseball games at Bruno Stadium in the summer to Devils hockey matches in the winter.

Nearly 20,000 students attend classes at SUNY Albany, and their influence on the local culture can be felt in the Midtown Strip area, near the downtown campus.

Explore the City

Architecture behind a park in Albany

Landscaping and the Capitol Building

Albany's Empire State Plaza was the inspiration of Nelson Rockefeller

The New York State Department of Education Building in Albany

The Empire State Plaza contains several government buildings

The "Capitol Dog" is carved in the column along State Street

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Albany, NY is $1,250 for a studio, $1,465 for one bedroom, $1,768 for two bedrooms, and $1,906 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albany has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,465/month
697 Sq Ft
House
$2,051/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,393/month
702 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,710/month
1,104 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Veeder Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

436 Students

7
out of 10

Roessleville School

Public

Grades PK-4

350 Students

7
out of 10

Albany School Of Humanities

Public

Grades PK-5

356 Students

6
out of 10

Montessori Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-5

312 Students

6
out of 10

Forest Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

304 Students

6
out of 10

Sand Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

868 Students

5
out of 10

Lisha Kill Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

628 Students

4
out of 10

William S Hackett Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

672 Students

3
out of 10

Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

641 Students

2
out of 10

West Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

286 Students

1
out of 10

Colonie Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,538 Students

7
out of 10

Albany High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,676 Students

4
out of 10

Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

641 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park
  • New York State Museum
  • Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
  • Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
  • Children's Museum of Science & Technology

Airports

  • Albany International

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Living in Albany

Transportation

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Amtrak runs through Albany with connections to Boston, Montreal and New York City. The Lake Shore Limited runs daily to Chicago. While there’s frequent daily service with special monthly rates to New York City, it’s much less expensive to take the bus.

Albany has comprehensive public transportation with an informative website providing real-time arrival information. There are multiple bus services with express connections between Albany and New York. Mega Bus is generally the best option price wise. Their buses are clean and have attractive, brightly-colored upholstery. Some of them have extensive skylights. Departure and arrival are usually on time. They avoid most city traffic by going through the Lincoln tunnel from Manhattan into New Jersey. The trip takes just over 3 hours each way and costs about $35 round trip. Mega Bus has a station in the Amtrak parking lot in Albany. While it’s easy enough to do a round trip to NYC in a single day, it’s much more relaxing to spend at least one night there.

Shopping

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In this technological age Phil Sundling pursues a technology of the past, employing it as a creative outlet for producing high end glass art, pipes and lamp works. In 2001 he opened Prism Glass Works, his glassblowing studio. He also offers glass blowing classes.

Delaware Area Neighborhood Farmers Market is a truly urban farmers market. If you’re working during the day, you’ll likely find its Tuesday evening schedule appealing, as the Market’s open from 4 pm to 7 pm. Though it’s a small market, you should find most of the fresh produce you seek.

Silver Fox Salvage has many strange relics from the past. If you want your apartment to look more extraordinary, take a look at what they have from time to time. You might just find that transformative piece that will make your home look actively entertaining.

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