The Rise | Pine Hills
363 Ontario St,
Albany, NY 12208
$1,650 - $3,125 | 1-2 Beds
Pine Hills is a peaceful neighborhood with an urban feel in the heart of Albany, New York. This quaint part of the city houses the College of Saint Rose and belongs to the City School District of Albany with a great selection of public schools. Victorian-style homes and a variety of apartments line the streets of Pine Hills. Enjoy open green space, ball fields, and tennis courts at dog-friendly Ridgefield Park.
There’s a wide range of delicious restaurants around Pine Hills. Try Café Madison, known for its award-winning brunch, or splurge on a night out at The Point, an upscale American eatery. For a local, laidback atmosphere with quality food, visit Junior’s Bar and Grill, or order an award-winning burger, fries, and frozen yogurt from Crave.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pine Hills is $878 for a studio, $1,143 for one bedroom, $1,488 for two bedrooms, and $1,212 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pine Hills has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Studio
376 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$878/month
Average Rent
1 BR
561 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,143/month
Average Rent
2 BR
788 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,488/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,271 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,212/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Current Resident
4 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
Pine Hills is perfect for college students looking for affordable housing and to escape the dorm expenses. The surrounding area is commonly filled with students and offers many food options. Pine Hills, however, can be scary when it comes to getting mugged or violence in general.
Current Resident
7 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
I have lived in Pine Hills for several years. I love the neighborhood feel. It is quiet and I know my neighbors. It has convenient amenities such as grocery store, drug store, convenience store, modern library and many restaurants including take out spots. While the house I live in is an old Victorian and quirky, the landlord is good about upkeep. I love this neighborhood.
Niche User
8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
Utilities are very expensive. Time warner is a rip off and so is national grid.
Niche User
8 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
I live right next to the police station, so I know that if something goes wrong, they will not be far away. I always see police on patrol every day. There is not a day that goes by that I do not see a police officer. This makes me feel safe.
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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.