The College of Saint Rose

Albany, NY

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The College of Saint Rose - Albany, NY

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The College of Saint Rose was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet in 1920. Since then, Saint Rose has welcomed students from all religious and cultural backgrounds while delivering distinctive and comprehensive liberal arts and professional programs that inspire graduates to be productive adults, critical thinkers, and motivated, caring citizens. Students at Saint Rose develop their intellectual capacities in addition to cultivating creative and spiritual gifts in a diverse learning community.

Located in the heart of historic Albany, Saint Rose is nearby plenty of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent. Rental options in Pine Hills, West Hill, and Center Square tend to be the most convenient to the Saint Rose campus. Accessibility to Interstates 87 and 90 allows for simple commutes and travels from Saint Rose as well.

Saint Rose offers an abundance of on-campus activities, with a variety of NCAA Division II games, 40 student clubs, and intramural sports. Off-campus activities are also plentiful, with concerts, Broadway productions, street fairs, museums, and parks at the ready. New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Providence, and Montreal are all within a four-hour drive too.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Albany, NY is $1,251 for a studio, $1,465 for one bedroom, $1,766 for two bedrooms, and $1,906 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albany has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 339 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,251/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 697 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,465/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,003 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,766/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,300 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,906/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

69

Very Walkable

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

42

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

  • 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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