1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rensselaer, NY
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rensselaer, New York as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,970 and +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Rensselaer
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rensselaer
Compare Rensselaer's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $711 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 3 | Auburn | $840 |
| 4 | Potsdam | $870 |
| 5 | Utica | $895 |
| 6 | Endicott | $900 |
| 7 | Lockport | $900 |
| 8 | Niagara Falls | $903 |
| 9 | North Tonawanda | $910 |
| 10 | Rome | $940 |
| 11 | Watertown | $940 |
| 12 | Binghamton | $947 |
| 13 | Palmyra | $950 |
| 14 | Johnson City | $960 |
| 15 | Oneonta | $990 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,770 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,440 |
| 3 | Garden City | $3,360 |
| 4 | Scarsdale | $3,240 |
| 5 | Nanuet | $3,190 |
| 6 | Dobbs Ferry | $3,040 |
| 7 | White Plains | $2,922 |
| 8 | Larchmont | $2,870 |
| 9 | Mamaroneck | $2,840 |
| 10 | Port Chester | $2,820 |
| 11 | Plainview | $2,750 |
| 12 | Ossining | $2,750 |
| 13 | Farmingville | $2,750 |
| 14 | New York | $2,732 |
| 15 | Hicksville | $2,700 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Rensselaer.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Rensselaer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latham, NY | 9.4 mi | $1,450 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Delmar, NY | 10.2 mi | $1,510 | +$190 (+14%) |
| Troy, NY | 12.3 mi | $1,110 | $-210 (-16%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 16.2 mi | $1,310 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Catskill, NY | 30.5 mi | $1,180 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 30.8 mi | $1,630 | +$310 (+23%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 47.4 mi | $1,070 | $-250 (-19%) |
| Gloversville, NY | 55.3 mi | $790 | $-530 (-40%) |
| New Paltz, NY | 65.4 mi | $1,580 | +$260 (+20%) |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 65.8 mi | $1,405 | +$85 (+6%) |
| Torrington, CT | 68.1 mi | $1,130 | $-190 (-14%) |
| Wappingers Falls, NY | 72.4 mi | $1,600 | +$280 (+21%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Rensselaer — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rensselaer?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Rensselaer, New York is $1,320 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,970.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Rensselaer?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,800 ($4,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rensselaer expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rensselaer's 1-bedroom median of $1,320 is +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rensselaer rank for 1-bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with 1-bedroom data, Rensselaer ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Rensselaer?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Troy ($1,110), Clifton Park ($1,310), Catskill ($1,180).