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Selkirk, NY

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Park-like suburbia just outside of New York’s capital city

Local Business Wooded Quiet Spacious Suburban

There’s nothing more peaceful than sprawling woodlands, spacious residential streets, and minor traffic around town. The city of Selkirk is a suburb of Albany, the capital city of the state of New York. Situated along Hudson River, Selkirk is a mere 11 miles southwest of Albany.

With major interstates traveling through town, residents enjoy quick access to everything Albany has to offer. From the New York State Capitol to the New York State Museum, there’s plenty of history to be seen, attractions to visit, and fun to be had! Visit the distinctively curved building, The Egg, for a live concert, catch a play at Palace Theatre, or enjoy one of the many delectable restaurants around town.

Cozy apartments and houses are surrounded by towering trees in the residential areas of Selkirk. With untouched woodlands and various local businesses around the city, Selkirk permeates small-town charm. This park-like city offers a serene lifestyle and a reprieve from the bustle of urban living, while still having quick and easy access to New York’s historic, lively, and entertaining capital city.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Selkirk, NY is $1,306 for one bedroom, $1,718 for two bedrooms, and $1,997 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Selkirk has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,306/month
1,164 Sq Ft
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Transportation

3

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

21

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

Albertus W Becker School

Public

Grades PK-5

426 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cohotate Preserve Environmental Education Center
  • Schodack Island State Park
  • Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
  • New York State Museum
  • Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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.