This listing provides a flexible layout option for tenants, allowing it to function either as a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with a limited living room or a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with additional space.
Key Features:
Bright & Airy: Plenty of natural light throughout the unit.
Bonus Room: Ideal for a home office or additional storage.
Decorative Fireplace: Adds charm to the space.
Laundry: Coin-operated laundry room available in the building.
Utilities & Costs:
Tenant Pays: Cooking gas & electric.
Landlord Pays: Heat, water, and landscaping.
Application Fee: $20 (non-refundable per applicant).
Lease Term: Minimum 1-year lease.
Leasing Requirements:
- Monthly income of $3,600+
- Credit score of 600+
- Clean background check and landlord references
- 1st Month's rent and 1 month security deposit to move
Well-maintained residential building on Washington Ave with on-site laundry. Heat and hot water included.
542 Washington Ave - 542-2
542 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Apartment building
1 bed
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges.
 542 Washington Ave - 542-2 1 bd, 1 ba | -- | Nov 15 | $1,200+ |
Listings by: Listing by: Manon RE Group, Inc
What's special
Decorative fireplaceBonus room
Facts, features & policies
Unit Features
Flooring
- Hardwood Floors
Heating
- Heat
Policies
Lease terms
- $20 Application Fee (non-refundable) 1 Year Lease
Utilities included in rent
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Water
Special Features
- Heat
Neighborhood: Pine Hills
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
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Good TransitNearby schools in Albany
Roots Academy at West Hill
Grades PK-5 • 0.4 miles2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
3/10NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 6-8 • 2 miles2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10Student Progress Rating
2/10Albany High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.4 miles4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10College Readiness Rating
4/10Living in Albany
Pine Hills is a residential neighborhood west of Albany’s downtown, with tree-lined streets, older homes and apartment buildings, and convenient access to the city’s central districts. Its urban setting brings four distinct seasons, from snowy winters to warm summers. Washington Park, just to the east, offers lawns, paths, gardens and seasonal events; nearby cultural stops include the New York State Museum and the Albany Institute of History & Art. Local avenues have casual dining, cafés and everyday shops, while downtown adds theaters, galleries and nightlife. Walking and cycling work well for nearby errands, and CDTA buses connect the neighborhood with other parts of Albany. For drivers, major roads provide routes across the region. The Pine Hills neighborhood has a median rent of $1,744 per month and a typical range of $450 to $4,800, based on 181 active listings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 542 Washington Ave - 542-2 located, and what is the neighborhood like?
542 Washington Ave - 542-2 is located at 542 Washington Ave in Pine Hills, Albany, NY. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Van's Vietnamese Restaurant, Taiwan Noodle, and Choices Cafe at Albany Medical Center.
What is the average rent in Albany, NY?
Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany is currently $1,744 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
What schools are assigned to 542 Washington Ave - 542-2?
The schools assigned to 542 Washington Ave - 542-2 include Roots Academy at West Hill, NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL, and Albany High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 542 Washington Ave - 542-2?
542 Washington Ave - 542-2 is located near 5 grocery stores, including Price Chopper (0.7 miles) and ShopRite of Albany (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including Last Vestige, are approximately 0.1 miles away.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 542 Washington Ave - 542-2?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 542 Washington Ave - 542-2 include Albany Medical Center General Pediatrics (0.7 miles away), Albany Medical Center (0.7 miles away), and Albany Medical Center Neurology (0.8 miles away).
