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Rensselaer blends easy commutes, walkable pockets, and serene, convenient living by Albany. People love the quiet, safety, parks and lake, dog walks, and quick access to trains and highways. Cons: school pickup traffic, occasional noisy neighbors, rough roads, and limited sidewalks or pool.
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  • Kristin_75
    "The schools are good despite low school taxes. The streets have sidewalks and it’s a small community. "
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  • Kfleming222
    "It can be challenging during pickup and drop off times at the nearby public school district. Being a one way street can make it hard to get to the highway through the big lines of traffic going to and from the school."
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  • Kristin_75
    "Lots of places to walk the dogs. Off the main road and easy to access. Some areas have dog bags too. Quiet streets off the main road "
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  • Kingsley Owusu
    "Quiet neighborhood with awesome scenery and close to everything. Small or medium sized stores available with enough police patrols "
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  • Kristin_75
    "It’s quiet. It’s walkable. I enjoy living here. Buses nearby and train and bus station. Nothing is far away. "
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  • Trulia User
    Hampton Manor, Rensselaer
    "Very safe neighborhood with friendly neighbors. The lake is a great place to walk around with a cute park for kids to play on! "
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  • Trulia User
    "All dog owners here are very responsible with their dogs. No dog poop seen anywhere, and everyone walks their dogs on leashes. Only thing to be aware of, is neighbors across the street have chickens that they let run ailing once and awhile. "
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  • Schooe1
    "Lots of open space & parks.. dog park is the best! We have changing seasons.. generally quiet here.. "
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  • Beyouniquewithmaria0214
    "I grew up in East Greenbush moves away for a few years then moved back here to buy my home. East Greenbush is a very safe welcoming community. "
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  • Chloe N.
    "People have alot of kids around here roaming streets, schools a good walking distance, stores are not to far but far enough"
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  • Kristin_75
    "Walkable, mass transit, Uber and lift available, right near highway ramps, not a lot of traffic, right next to train station "
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  • Browneijah212
    "Pet friendly big park clean streets clean sidewalks corner stores boys and girls club near park grocery stores "
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  • Selenct
    "Easy access to major highways, traffic is never outrageous. Easy drive, public transportation or Uber/Lyft to downtown. "
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  • Melissa S.
    "I would like to stay within 50 miles so my children can still go to east greenbush sd and we need at least 6 bedrooms"
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  • Kiera C.
    Hampton Manor, Rensselaer
    "Our neighbors are always partying so it’s not unique it’s annoying and the roads are terrible. My road is not a good living area "
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  • Jbelow1
    Hampton Manor, Rensselaer
    "I’ve lived here for 30 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood. My neighbor s are caring people. The roads and parks are well maintained."
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  • Shay
    "We don’t do any events where I’m at. You would have to drive out to go to events and my neighborhood is full with old people and pedophiles. And my house was broken in to a month ago and nothing was done. "
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  • Mariah B.
    "As long as you clean up your dogs poop everything is great. But some people have issues with dogs barking "
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  • Cat
    "Feel beautiful here. The energy is right and people. All houses are very beautiful. The neighbors are amazing "
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  • Aedoren
    Hampton Manor, Rensselaer
    "I’ve lived here for two years and it’s a beautiful area with plenty of conveniences. Perfect balance with the suburbs and being ten minutes from the city of Albany"
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  • Jnthnpollack
    "People are very friendly but East Greenbush has a lack of sidewalks and green space. There is also no community pool"
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Average Rent Trends in Rensselaer, NY

Rent in Rensselaer, NY varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Oct 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Feb 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Nov 2025$1,650
Dec 2025$1,750
Jan 2026$1,650
Feb 2026$1,650
Mar 2026$1,650
Apr 2026$1,550
May 2026$1,650
Jun 2026$1,650
Jul 2026$1,650
Aug 2026$1,650
Sep 2026$1,600
Oct 2026$1,701
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In October 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,683$1,800$2,000$1,795$1,700
Apartments and Condos$1,200$1,556$1,750—$1,556
Houses$1,150$1,400$1,750$1,795$1,728
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Rensselaer, NY

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Rensselaer, NY?
    The average rent of an apartment in Rensselaer, NY is $1,753 per month. This is about 10% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Rensselaer, NY?
    In the last year, the average rent in Rensselaer, NY was lowest in May 2025 when it was $1,450 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Rensselaer, NY?
    In the last year, the average rent in Rensselaer, NY was highest in Feb 2025 when it was $1,930 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Rensselaer, NY?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Rensselaer, NY is $1,683 per month. That is about $683 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Rensselaer, NY?
    There are 29 available rental listings in Rensselaer, NY.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Rensselaer, NY?
    Some neighborhoods in Rensselaer, NY include: Hampton Manor.
  • What are some zip codes in Rensselaer, NY?
    Rensselaer, NY includes zip codes such as: 12144.
  • What are some cities near Rensselaer, NY?
    Some nearby cities include: East Greenbush, Menands, Glenmont, West Sand Lake, Wynantskill. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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