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Albany, New York Affordable Housing

As of June 09, 2025, Albany, New York has 60 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 1541 section 8 apartments, 158 public housing buildings and 2357 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.

Arbor Hill 3b?a=1749444983

Arbor Hill 3b

Public Housing

The Project Has 10 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Arbor Hill Homes?a=1749444983

Arbor Hill Homes

Public Housing

The Project Has 11 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Ezra Prentice Homes Redevelopment Llc?a=1749444983

Ezra Prentice Homes Redevelopment Llc

Public Housing

The Project Has 16 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Ida Yarbrough Homes?a=1749444983

Ida Yarbrough Homes

Public Housing

The Project Has 1 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Ida Yarbrough Homes Redevelopment?a=1749444983

Ida Yarbrough Homes Redevelopment

Public Housing

The Project Has 11 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Ida Yarbrough Phase Ii?a=1749444983

Ida Yarbrough Phase Ii

Public Housing

The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Lincoln Park Homes?a=1749444983

Lincoln Park Homes

Public Housing

The Project Has 5 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Nutgrove Garden Apartments?a=1749444983

Nutgrove Garden Apartments

Public Housing

The Project Has 12 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Robert Whalen Homes?a=1749444983

Robert Whalen Homes

Public Housing

The Project Has 27 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
South End Phase Ii?a=1749444983

South End Phase Ii

Public Housing

The Project Has 17 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING ALBANY

Albany Housing Authority

Albany Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 4801 Units Available Under Management by the Albany Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Albany Housing Authority Serves the Albany, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 4801 Units Available Under Management by the Albany Housing Authority....

Cohoes Housing Authority

Cohoes Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 635 Units Available Under Management by the Cohoes Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Cohoes Housing Authority Serves the Cohoes, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 635 Units Available Under Management by the Cohoes Housing Authority. ...

Village of Green Island

Village of Green Island

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 46 Units Available Under Management by the Village of Green Island. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Village of Green Island Serves the Green Island, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 46 Units Available Under Management by the Village of Green Island. Th...

Watervliet Housing Authority

Watervliet Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 215 Units Available Under Management by the Watervliet Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Watervliet Housing Authority Serves the Watervliet, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 215 Units Available Under Management by the Watervliet Housing Authori...

Fair Market Rent

The Albany Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Albany County, NY Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$1,011
1 Bedroom
$1,131
2 Bedrooms
$1,374
3 Bedrooms
$1,661
4 Bedrooms
$1,830

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Albany County for 2025.

Albany County, NY Income Limit:
1 Person
$58,950
2 Persons
$67,350
3 Persons
$75,750
4 Persons
$84,150
5 Persons
$90,900

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Albany, NY?

The best apartments in Albany, NY are Ida Yarbrough Phase Ii , Ida Yarbrough Homes Redevelopment , South End Phase Ii , Nutgrove Garden Apartments and Robert Whalen Homes

What is the average property rent in Albany, NY?

The average property rent in Albany, NY is $1,421.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Albany, NY?

The price range for a studio apartment in Albany, NY is between $809 and $1,213. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Albany, NY?

The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Albany, NY is between $905 and $1,357. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Albany, NY?

The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Albany, NY is between $1,099 and $1,649. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Albany, NY?

The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Albany, NY is between $1,329 and $1,993. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Albany, NY?

The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Albany, NY is between $1,464 and $2,196. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Albany, NY?

The prices were last updated on 08 June, 2025 for the properties in Albany, NY

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