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Albany, Georgia is a mid-sized city in the southwest corner of the state, sitting right on the Flint River as the hub of its region. Albany State University, a historic HBCU, splits between its East Campus and West Campus and brings a steady student presence to town. Downtown runs along the river, where you'll find Ray Charles Plaza honoring the soul legend who was born here, plus a riverfront walk. Out on the edge of town, the 700-acre Chehaw Park gives you wildlife habitats, trails, and disc golf. Albany moves at an easygoing Southern pace, and as an Albany State student renting here you'll find a quieter, community-rooted city where it's easy to settle in close to campus.
The areas right around Albany State's East and West campuses are the obvious starting point, putting you close to class and the Ram Rush shuttle.
Along the Flint River, a walkable, central feel near Ray Charles Plaza and the riverfront.
Residential and quieter neighborhoods, popular with students who want a calmer street.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Albany.
Albany State's Ram Rush shuttle runs between East Campus and West Campus on weekdays and Saturday mornings, so you can get between the two without your own wheels. Albany Transit runs city bus routes if you need to reach downtown or shopping. The Ram Rush shuttle covers the campus-to-campus link for students without a car. For trips downtown or to shopping, Albany Transit fills in the routes.
Walking and biking work fine within a given neighborhood, especially near campus. Students living close to East or West Campus can handle short trips on foot or by bike. The areas near campus are the most workable for getting around without a car. For daily errands within a neighborhood, walking and cycling cover the basics.
Albany is a drive-first city, and most students who can keep a car do. The city is spread out and not built around transit, so getting across town or running errands really is easier with a car or a friend who has one. Students who drive should expect to rely on a vehicle for most cross-town trips. For reaching shopping and services beyond campus, a car is the practical default.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Albany is one of the more affordable college towns in Georgia. Citywide rents average well under the national figure, and student rentals often land around $500-$1,000 per month depending on size. Shared houses or apartments split with roommates can push your per-person share down to roughly $450-$700 per month.
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