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Student Housing in Albany, NY
$595/unit
Fees may apply433 Hamilton St
$580/unit
Fees may applyOntario St- C
About Student Housing in Albany
Albany is the capital of New York State and a mid-size city of approximately 100,000 residents situated on the west bank of the Hudson River in the Capital District region. As the seat of state government, Albany has a large and stable public-sector economy anchored by state agencies, the legislature, and associated law and lobbying firms. The city is home to several colleges and universities, including the University at Albany (SUNY), Albany Medical College, Albany Law School, and the College of Saint Rose, which closed in 2024. Albany's neighborhoods range from dense urban blocks near the Empire State Plaza to quieter residential areas like Pine Hills and Buckingham Lake that are popular with students. The city is well-connected by Amtrak to New York City, roughly 2.5 hours south, and to Boston, roughly 3 hours east.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Albany
Pine Hills
The most established student neighborhood, directly west of the UAlbany uptown campus, with walkable access to Washington Avenue retail and dining.
Delaware Avenue
South of downtown, popular with graduate students and upperclassmen who want a more urban, mixed-use environment with independent restaurants and bars.
Central Avenue
Stretching west from downtown, with a dense mix of apartments, retail, and restaurants and good CDTA bus access to campus.