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Altamont, NY

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Families flock to this New York suburb

Parks Family-Friendly Entertainment Community Great Schools Commuters

An idyllic small town for commuters, the city of Altamont is a suburb of New York State that sits only 20 miles outside of Albany and 10 miles outside of Schenectady. Residents have access to job opportunities, historic sites, museums, restaurants, retailers, and entertainment options galore because of Altamont’s central location. This small town boasts a family-friendly atmosphere and a close-knit community, and is home to great public schools like Altamont Elementary.

When residents aren’t enjoying one of the several local restaurants in town, they’re enjoying the great outdoors at Bosenkill Park or Orsini Park. Locals have easy access to Interstates 88 and 90, adding to the commuter benefits of renting in Altamont. Although Altamont offers a convenient location, the town still sits a good distance from major metro areas, and is surrounded by dense woodlands and spacious suburban neighborhoods.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Altamont, NY is $1,019 for one bedroom, $1,608 for two bedrooms, and $1,963 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Altamont has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,019/month
844 Sq Ft
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Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Altamont Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

310 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Thompson's Lake State Park
  • Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
  • Tawasentha Park
  • Thacher State Park
  • Maple Ski Ridge

Airports

  • Albany International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.