Rensselaer, NY rental market

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Last updated June 29, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Rensselaer, NY is $1,650.

Average rent

$1,650

Month-over-month change

-$25

Year-over-year change

-$100

Available rentals

32

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $2,895.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9001
$1,0002
$1,1003
$1,2005
$1,3004
$1,4002
$1,5003
$1,6006
$1,7002
$1,8001
$1,9002
$2,0004
$2,1002
$2,2002
$2,3001
$2,4002
$2,800+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,700$1,650
Feb$1,930$1,650
Mar$1,640$1,650
Apr$1,900$1,550
May$1,450$1,650
Jun$1,850$1,656
Jul$1,668No data
Aug$1,677No data
Sep$1,750No data
Oct$1,683No data
Nov$1,650No data
Dec$1,750No data

Market temperature

The Rensselaer, NY rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Rensselaer, NY is 18% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Rensselaer, NY?

The average rent in Rensselaer, NY is $1,650.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Rensselaer, NY?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Rensselaer, NY is $1,150 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Rensselaer, NY?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Rensselaer, NY is $1,300 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Rensselaer, NY?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Rensselaer, NY is $1,756 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Rensselaer, NY?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Rensselaer, NY is $2,358 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Rensselaer, NY?

Houses in Rensselaer, NY rent between $900 - $2,895 with an average rent of $1,650.

7. How has the rent in Rensselaer, NY changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Rensselaer, NY decreased by $100

8. How much has the rent in Rensselaer, NY increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Rensselaer, NY decreased by $25

9. How many available rentals are there in Rensselaer, NY?

There are currently 32 rentals available in Rensselaer, NY.

10. How do rent prices in Rensselaer, NY compare with the national average?

The average rent in Rensselaer, NY is $1,650 — 17.95% lower the national average of $2,011.

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