The Hudson Student Living
1415 Washington Ave,
Albany, NY 12206
$950 - $2,650 | Studio - 4 Beds
Colonie
Colonie, NY
Area Guide
A convenient suburb of New York State’s capital city
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Suburban
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Parks
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Family-Friendly
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Shopping
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Public Transit
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A welcoming suburb outside of the capitol of New York State, Colonie offers its residents a safe and inviting community with unbeatable access to Albany. Located just nine miles west of Downtown, Colonie has premier proximity to everything this lively city offers, from riverfront views and local restaurants to Times Union Square and the New York State Capitol.
Interstate 87 runs through this city, and it’ll take you into the Albany International Airport located adjacent to Colonie. And don’t forget about the public bus stops along Central Avenue that make traveling around this suburb as easy as ever. A selection of apartments, houses, and townhomes are available in this family-friendly town, not to mention great schools. Cook Park is a fun, kid-friendly green space to enjoy various sports and picnics, and Colonie is directly north of the sprawling Six Mile Waterworks Park and the University of Albany.
Residents get their shopping done at Northway Shopping Center and Crossgates Mall, and locals appreciate the chain and local restaurants around Colonie. After you find your rental, enjoy a night out at La Fiesta or Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse!
Transportation
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Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
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Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
39
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.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park
- Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
- New York State Museum
- Tawasentha Park
- Children's Museum of Science & Technology
Airports
- Albany International
