Downtown Albany Historic District

Albany, NY

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Downtown Albany Historic District - Albany, NY

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Live the good life in Downtown Albany

Picturesque Historic Riverfront Walkable Bicycle-Friendly Shops Restaurants Government University

It isn't often that a city's downtown neighborhood is also its most beautiful, but it's very true for Albany. Downtown Albany is perched along the Hudson River and is home to cobblestone streets, elegant historic architecture, and tree-lined sidewalks. Located on Broadway, the State University of New York (SUNY) looks like a gothic castle, complete with spires and turrets. The State Capitol building is an equally impressive monolith and is flanked by parks. Head across State Street and you'll discover the Egg -- a uniquely designed, ultra-modern performing arts center. The history of the downtown area is fascinating -- settled during the 17th century, much of the current architecture in this National Historic District was built around 1800.

There's much more to Downtown Albany than its beauty -- it is home to award-winning restaurants, fantastic shops, major businesses, theaters, museums, and a riverfront park with views that will inspire you to sit and watch the day go by. Of course, if you're feeling active, Corning City Preserve is home to the Mohawk-Hudson River Bike Trail, a boat launch, and an amphitheater. And when you want to catch a sports event or see a concert, the Times Union Center provides the perfect destination.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Albany Historic District is $1,516 for a studio, $1,500 for one bedroom, $2,031 for two bedrooms, and $2,345 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Albany Historic District has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 493 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,516/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 719 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,500/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,088 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,031/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,636 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,345/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

93

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

71

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

72

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Albany International

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